What energy rating does 1b, Silcoates Street, WF2 0DU have?

The current EPC rating for 1b, Silcoates Street, WF2 0DU is D with a score of 60 out of 100, lodged in April 2026. It has dropped from a C recorded in October 2012. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1b, Silcoates Street, WF2 0DU?

1b, Silcoates Street, WF2 0DU has a recorded floor area of 46 m² (495 sq ft). That makes it about 45% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in WF2 0DU. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1b, Silcoates Street, WF2 0DU heated?

The latest EPC at 1b, Silcoates Street, WF2 0DU records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 1b, Silcoates Street, WF2 0DU?

1b, Silcoates Street, WF2 0DU is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 1b, Silcoates Street, WF2 0DU located?

1b, Silcoates Street, WF2 0DU sits in Wakefield. It falls within the WF2 postcode district.

Is 1b, Silcoates Street, WF2 0DU in a safe area?

Police records around 1b, Silcoates Street, WF2 0DU show an average of 409 reported crimes per month over the last 16 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 46% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (15% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 1b, Silcoates Street, WF2 0DU?

The closest primary school to 1b, Silcoates Street, WF2 0DU is Wakefield Flanshaw Junior and Infant School (630m), one of 20 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (519m), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 1b, Silcoates Street, WF2 0DU?

The closest bus stop to 1b, Silcoates Street, WF2 0DU is Silcoates St Lincoln Street, 25m away. The nearest rail option is Wakefield Westgate Rail Station, 624m away.

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1b, Silcoates Street, Wakefield, WF2 0DU

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 01

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

46 m²

495 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 60

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 1b

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

1b is a mid-terrace house in Wakefield (WF2 0DU). It has a recorded floor area of 46 m² (around 495 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2012 onwards and council tax band A. The latest certificate (April 2026) shows a D (score 60), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (October 2012); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 72). Main heating runs on electricity. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. At 46 m² this is the 2nd smallest of 39 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 37–158 m². The building's EPC ratings span F to B across 39 units on file.

At 46 m² it sits well below the postcode median (90 m² across 38 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally.

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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.

1b's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Apr 2026

EPC Rating

D60

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Very Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

0.7 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 29 April 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2026from Oct 2012

EPC improved fromC70toD60

Heating Controls

Prog + StatThermostat

Heating controls changed

Hot Water

Immersion (Off-Peak)Instantaneous

Hot water system changed

Wall Insulation

Partial InsulationInsulated Cavity

Wall insulation upgraded

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Level 3 Building Survey

21st century1st Floor FlatEPC DNo mains gas

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1b, Silcoates Street, Wakefield, WF2 0DU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1b 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.

1b has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£120,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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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 0DU: £151,000 (2026–2025).

Nearby sales in WF2 0DU

On the street

Versus other Silcoates Street homes

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

On floor area, 1b runs well behind the street norm.

EPC Rating

60 (D)

Street avg 60 (D)

On par

Floor Area

46 m²

Street avg 56 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

0.7 t/year

Street avg 2.1 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

Below

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Comparables

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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

409/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

Silcoates St Lincoln Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Heart of Yorkshire Education Group. 25 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

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50.0dB

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Night-time road noise heatmap for WF2 0DU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.4dB

Low

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FAQ

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