What type of property is 2 Melbourne Avenue, WF2 0LT?

2 Melbourne Avenue, WF2 0LT is a detached house.

What was the last sold price for 2 Melbourne Avenue, WF2 0LT?

2 Melbourne Avenue, WF2 0LT last sold for £186,000 in April 2021, around 5 years ago. Before that, it sold for £92,500 in August 2003, so prices have been rising over 18 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 2 Melbourne Avenue, WF2 0LT?

Across 2 sales between August 2003 and April 2021, 2 Melbourne Avenue, WF2 0LT rose from £92,500 to £186,000, a change of £93,500. That works out to roughly +4% per year compounded over 18 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 2 Melbourne Avenue, WF2 0LT have?

The current EPC rating for 2 Melbourne Avenue, WF2 0LT is D with a score of 63 out of 100, lodged in October 2020. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 2 Melbourne Avenue, WF2 0LT?

2 Melbourne Avenue, WF2 0LT has a recorded floor area of 59 m² (635 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 2 Melbourne Avenue, WF2 0LT heated?

The latest EPC at 2 Melbourne Avenue, WF2 0LT records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 2 Melbourne Avenue, WF2 0LT?

2 Melbourne Avenue, WF2 0LT is in council tax band C.

Where is 2 Melbourne Avenue, WF2 0LT located?

2 Melbourne Avenue, WF2 0LT sits in Wrenthorpe, Wakefield, Wakefield. It falls within the WF2 postcode district.

Is 2 Melbourne Avenue, WF2 0LT in a safe area?

Police records around 2 Melbourne Avenue, WF2 0LT 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 2 Melbourne Avenue, WF2 0LT?

The closest primary school to 2 Melbourne Avenue, WF2 0LT is Wrenthorpe Academy (310m), one of 16 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Outwood Grange Academy (761m), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 2 Melbourne Avenue, WF2 0LT?

The closest bus stop to 2 Melbourne Avenue, WF2 0LT is Wrenthorpe Rd Melbourne Avenue, 78m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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2 Melbourne Avenue, Wrenthorpe, Wakefield, WF2 0LT

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

59 m²

635 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 63

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 2 Melbourne Avenue

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

2 Melbourne Avenue is a detached house in Wrenthorpe, Wakefield, Wakefield (WF2 0LT). It has a recorded floor area of 59 m² (around 635 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (October 2020) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 3 certificates since July 2010. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 87), a 2-band jump.

Across 2003–2021, sale prices on this property compounded at 4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £233,000 is 25.3% above the 2021 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£293/sq ft) was about 26.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £186,000 in April 2021. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Oct 2020

EPC Rating

D63

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.1 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2010from Jul 2010

Heating Controls

ThermostatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Oct 2020from Oct 2010

Low Energy Lighting

23%57%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Melbourne Avenue, Wrenthorpe, Wakefield, WF2 0LT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Melbourne Avenue 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.

Latest sale on 2 Melbourne Avenue was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£233,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.0% per year over 18 years.

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Last sold (2021)

£186,000

Growth on file: 4.0% per year over 18 years.

Sales timeline

19 April 2021Most recent
£186,000
+101.1%over 17 years
11 August 2003
£92,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in WF2 0LT: £152,250 (2020–2015).

Nearby sales in WF2 0LT

On the street

Versus other Melbourne Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 7 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 2 Melbourne Avenue runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,153

Street avg £2,654

Strongly above

Floor Area

59 m²

Street avg 58 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.1 t/year

Street avg 2.9 t/year

Below

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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.

£235k

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WF2 0QS

£225k

1 Balne Mill Court

WF2 0FN

3 bed1 bath

£222k

1 Balne Mill Grove

WF2 0FL

£205k

1 Cliff Street

WF2 0DW

3 bed

£200k

1 Coleridge Crescent, Wrenthorpe

WF2 0LZ

£197k

1 Blossom Chase, Kirkhamgate

WF2 0GY

£191k

1 Canning Avenue

WF2 0BN

£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

Wrenthorpe Rd Melbourne Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Wrenthorpe Academy. 19 schools nearby.

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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 0LT from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WF2 0LT

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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