What type of property is 106a, Balne Lane, WF2 0DL?

106a, Balne Lane, WF2 0DL is a semi-detached house.

When did 106a, Balne Lane, WF2 0DL last change hands?

106a, Balne Lane, WF2 0DL last sold for £225,000 in January 2024, around 2 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £39,500 in March 2000. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 106a, Balne Lane, WF2 0DL appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between March 2000 and January 2024, 106a, Balne Lane, WF2 0DL rose from £39,500 to £225,000, a change of £185,500. That works out to roughly +7.6% per year compounded over 24 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 106a, Balne Lane, WF2 0DL?

The current EPC rating for 106a, Balne Lane, WF2 0DL is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in February 2026. It has improved from a E recorded in September 2010 (2 bands). Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 106a, Balne Lane, WF2 0DL?

106a, Balne Lane, WF2 0DL has a recorded floor area of 83 m² (893 sq ft). That makes it about 9% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in WF2 0DL. Source: EPC Register.

How is 106a, Balne Lane, WF2 0DL heated?

The latest EPC at 106a, Balne Lane, WF2 0DL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 106a, Balne Lane, WF2 0DL?

106a, Balne Lane, WF2 0DL is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 106a, Balne Lane, WF2 0DL located?

106a, Balne Lane, WF2 0DL sits in Wakefield. It falls within the WF2 postcode district.

Is 106a, Balne Lane, WF2 0DL in a safe area?

Police records around 106a, Balne Lane, WF2 0DL 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.

Which schools serve 106a, Balne Lane, WF2 0DL?

The closest primary school to 106a, Balne Lane, WF2 0DL is Wakefield Flanshaw Junior and Infant School (548m), one of 20 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (594m), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 106a, Balne Lane, WF2 0DL?

The closest bus stop to 106a, Balne Lane, WF2 0DL is Darnley Avenue Balne Ln, 91m away. The nearest rail option is Wakefield Westgate Rail Station, 646m away.

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106a, Balne Lane, Wakefield, WF2 0DL

3 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

83 m²

893 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 106a

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

106a is a semi-detached house in Wakefield (WF2 0DL). It has a recorded floor area of 83 m² (around 893 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (February 2026) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in September 2010 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Poor to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Across 2000–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £190,000 is 15.6% below the 2024 sale of £225,000, below the original sale price, which typically signals condition or completion-status changes worth verifying. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£252/sq ft) was about 104.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold January 2024 for £225,000.

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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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Feb 2026

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

2.8 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2016from Sept 2010

EPC improved fromE51toD62

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

10%33%

More low energy lighting installed

Feb 2026from Mar 2016

EPC improved fromD62toC70

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Low Energy Lighting

33%95%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 106a, Balne Lane, Wakefield, WF2 0DL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

106a 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.

106a has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 2000.

Current estimate

£190,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.6% per year over 24 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£225,000

Growth on file: 7.6% per year over 24 years.

Sales timeline

24 January 2024Most recent
£225,000
+125.0%over 9 years
31 January 2014
£100,000
+153.2%over 13 years
30 March 2000
£39,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in WF2 0DL: £185,000 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in WF2 0DL

On the street

Versus other Balne Lane homes

Four headline reads against 16 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

106a outperforms the street on co₂ emissions by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,711

Street avg £1,627

Strongly above

Floor Area

83 m²

Street avg 91 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.8 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.

£191k

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1 Coleridge Crescent, Wrenthorpe

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£205k

1 Cliff Street

WF2 0DW

3 bed

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1 Chestnut Walk

WF2 0TX

2 bed1 bath

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1 Blakey Road

WF2 0EY

£222k

1 Balne Mill Grove

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£225k

1 Balne Mill Court

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3 bed1 bath

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.

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Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

7/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Darnley Avenue Balne Ln — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Wakefield Flanshaw Junior and Infant School. 25 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WF2 0DL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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