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76 Balne Lane, Wakefield, WF2 0DG

2 planning records
Property type
Semi-detached
Habitable rooms
7
From EPC
Floor area
143 m²
1539 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 71
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 76 Balne Lane

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

76 Balne Lane is a semi-detached house in Wakefield (WF2 0DG). It has a recorded floor area of 143 m² (around 1539 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (April 2024) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in July 2017 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good.

At 143 m² the property is well over the postcode median (80 m² across 5 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 80% of similar EPCs). Today's modelled estimate of £281,000 sits 150.7% above the 2018 sale of £112,101. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£73/sq ft) was about 47.7% below the postcode norm. 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include HMO conversion and an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. On the market in April 2018 and unlisted since — roughly 8 years.

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Everything you need to know about 76 Balne Lane

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Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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)
Apr 2024

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C71
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
4.6 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2024from Jul 2017
EPC improved fromE45toC71
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows
Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Wall Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation
UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Low Energy Lighting
10%100%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Early 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC CExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

Because the property has been extended more than once, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 76 Balne Lane, Wakefield, WF2 0DG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Council records include a two-storey side and rear extension at 76 Balne Lane.

2 applications on record at 76 Balne Lane, Wakefield, WF2 0DG

2decisions1extensions26documents5nearby
Flagged:HMO conversion
  1. Apr 2018
    ExtensionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Two storey · Side and rear of property

    Two storey extensions to side and rear

    Documents
    14 docs on file
    Reference
    18/00274/FUL
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. HMODecision

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  • Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (2 on record)
  • All 2 applications on this property in full, plus 5 notable nearby
  • The 26 documents, officer reports & conditions
  • What the pattern means for extending or converting here
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Price

Sales history & valuation

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

76 Balne Lane valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£281,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2018)

£112,101

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 17 April 2018Most recent

    £112,101

Median price across the last 5 sales in WF2 0DG: £152,500 (2022–2007).

On the street

Versus other Balne Lane homes

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

On epc rating, 76 Balne Lane stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£784

Street avg £2,085

Below

Floor Area

143 m²

Street avg 81 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

4.6 t/year

Street avg 4.2 t/year

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Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 76 Balne Lane

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

WF2 0JF

4 bed3 bath
£328k

1 Appleshawn Crescent, Wrenthorpe

WF2 0QJ

4 bed1 bath
£331k

1 Carr Gate Mount, Carr Gate

WF2 0QP

£235k

1 Carr Gate Drive, Carr Gate

WF2 0QS

£339k

1 Batley Road, Wrenthorpe

WF2 0PG

£225k

1 Balne Mill Court

WF2 0FN

3 bed1 bath
£222k

1 Balne Mill Grove

WF2 0FL

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

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

7/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Silcoates St Lincoln Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Heart of Yorkshire Education Group. 25 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.6dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for WF2 0DG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.1dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 76 Balne Lane, Wakefield, WF2 0DG. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.