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118a, Flat 3, Balne Lane, Wakefield, WF2 0DL

Property type
Semi-detached
Floor 01
Habitable rooms
2
From EPC
Floor area
37 m²
398 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 73
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 118a

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

118a is a semi-detached house in Wakefield (WF2 0DL). It has a recorded floor area of 37 m² (around 398 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1976-1982. At 37 m² this is the largest unit on EPC record across 118a (35–37 m²). The latest certificate (June 2025) shows a C (score 73). The rating has held steady at C across 3 certificates since April 2009. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Average to Good, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Average; while window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor.

At 37 m² it sits well below the postcode median (82 m² across 20 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally.

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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.

118a's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Jun 2025

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C73
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Poor
CO2 Emissions
1.3 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2022from Apr 2009
Low Energy Lighting
0%67%

More low energy lighting installed

Jun 2025from Jan 2022
Wall Insulation
Partial InsulationInsulated Cavity

Wall insulation upgraded

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
67%87%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 118a, Flat 3, Balne Lane, Wakefield, WF2 0DL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

118a has no planning applications on record.

5

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.

118a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£137,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this

No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in WF2 0DL: £185,000 (2025–2023).

On the street

Versus other Balne Lane homes

Four headline reads against 4 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

118a outperforms the street on floor area by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

73 (C)

Street avg 71 (C)

Above

Floor Area

37 m²

Street avg 35 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

1.3 t/year

Street avg 1.4 t/year

Above

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 118a

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
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.

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.

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 0DL from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for WF2 0DL

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
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 118a, Flat 3, Balne Lane, Wakefield, WF2 0DL. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.