What kind of home is 52 The Mount, WF2 0BY?

52 The Mount, WF2 0BY is a detached house.

When did 52 The Mount, WF2 0BY last change hands?

52 The Mount, WF2 0BY last sold for £340,000 in October 2024, around 2 years ago. Land Registry has 5 sales on record going back to £88,000 in December 1997. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 52 The Mount, WF2 0BY changed over time?

Across 5 sales between December 1997 and October 2024, 52 The Mount, WF2 0BY rose from £88,000 to £340,000, a change of £252,000. That works out to roughly +5.2% per year compounded over 27 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 52 The Mount, WF2 0BY?

The current EPC rating for 52 The Mount, WF2 0BY is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in June 2022. It has improved from a D recorded in September 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 52 The Mount, WF2 0BY?

52 The Mount, WF2 0BY has a recorded floor area of 107 m² (1,152 sq ft). That makes it about 11% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in WF2 0BY. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 52 The Mount, WF2 0BY use?

The latest EPC at 52 The Mount, WF2 0BY records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 52 The Mount, WF2 0BY?

52 The Mount, WF2 0BY is in council tax band E.

Which area is 52 The Mount, WF2 0BY in?

52 The Mount, WF2 0BY sits in Wrenthorpe, Wakefield, Wakefield. It falls within the WF2 postcode district.

What is crime like near 52 The Mount, WF2 0BY?

Police records around 52 The Mount, WF2 0BY show an average of 7 reported crimes per month over the last 12 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 65% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (477% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 52 The Mount, WF2 0BY?

The closest primary school to 52 The Mount, WF2 0BY is Alverthorpe St Paul's CofE (VA) School 3-11yrs (420m), one of 17 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Outwood Grange Academy (2.1km), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 52 The Mount, WF2 0BY?

The closest bus stop to 52 The Mount, WF2 0BY is Silcoates Lane The Mount, 118m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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52 The Mount, Wrenthorpe, Wakefield, WF2 0BY

5 sales on record

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

107 m²

1152 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 52 The Mount

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

52 The Mount is a detached house in Wrenthorpe, Wakefield, Wakefield (WF2 0BY). It has a recorded floor area of 107 m² (around 1152 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (June 2022) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in September 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85).

Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 80% of similar EPCs). Across 1997–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.2% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£295/sq ft) was about 76.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £340,000 in October 2024.

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Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jun 2022

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2022from Sept 2009

EPC improved fromD68toC70

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

20%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 52 The Mount, Wrenthorpe, Wakefield, WF2 0BY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

52 The Mount has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

5 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Sale price has grown by over 3x since 1997.

Current estimate

£361,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.2% per year over 27 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£340,000

Growth on file: 5.2% per year over 27 years.

Sales timeline

3 October 2024Most recent
£340,000
23 June 2024
£340,000
+53.8%over 13 years
11 March 2011
£221,000
+33.9%over 8 years
1 November 2002
£165,000
+87.5%over 4 years
12 December 1997
£88,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WF2 0BY: £275,000 (2023–2013).

Nearby sales in WF2 0BY

On the street

Versus other The Mount homes

Four headline reads against 5 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 52 The Mount runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,178

Street avg £2,580

Strongly above

Floor Area

107 m²

Street avg 115 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.8 t/year

Street avg 4.8 t/year

Strongly above

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

£339k

1 Batley Road, Wrenthorpe

WF2 0PG

£391k

1 Bankfield Court, Wrenthorpe

WF2 0TA

£331k

1 Carr Gate Mount, Carr Gate

WF2 0QP

£328k

1 Appleshawn Crescent, Wrenthorpe

WF2 0QJ

4 bed1 bath

£401k

1 Bankfield Drive, Wrenthorpe

WF2 0TB

4 bed2 bath

£413k

1 Batley Road

WF2 0AA

1 bed

£314k

1 Bunkers Hill, Wrenthorpe

WF2 0JF

4 bed3 bath

£293k

1 Bowling Lane, Wrenthorpe

WF2 0JT

Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Wakefield district page.

Full Wakefield report

Reported crime in the wider district is trending notably upward year-on-year.

Crime

7/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Silcoates Lane The Mount — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Alverthorpe St Paul's CofE (VA) School 3-11yrs. 20 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around WF2 0BY from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WF2 0BY

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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