What kind of home is 3 Melbourne Avenue, WF2 0LT?

3 Melbourne Avenue, WF2 0LT is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 3 Melbourne Avenue, WF2 0LT last change hands?

3 Melbourne Avenue, WF2 0LT last sold for £185,000 in December 2020, around 6 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £115,000 in June 2010. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 3 Melbourne Avenue, WF2 0LT?

Across 3 sales between June 2010 and December 2020, 3 Melbourne Avenue, WF2 0LT rose from £115,000 to £185,000, a change of £70,000. That works out to roughly +4.6% per year compounded over 10 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 3 Melbourne Avenue, WF2 0LT have?

The current EPC rating for 3 Melbourne Avenue, WF2 0LT is D with a score of 59 out of 100, lodged in September 2020. It has improved from a E recorded in October 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 3 Melbourne Avenue, WF2 0LT?

3 Melbourne Avenue, WF2 0LT has a recorded floor area of 46 m² (495 sq ft), around 23 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 19% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in WF2 0LT. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 3 Melbourne Avenue, WF2 0LT use?

The latest EPC at 3 Melbourne Avenue, WF2 0LT records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 3 Melbourne Avenue, WF2 0LT?

3 Melbourne Avenue, WF2 0LT 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.

Which area is 3 Melbourne Avenue, WF2 0LT in?

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

Is 3 Melbourne Avenue, WF2 0LT in a safe area?

Police records around 3 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.

What schools are near 3 Melbourne Avenue, WF2 0LT?

The closest primary school to 3 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 3 Melbourne Avenue, WF2 0LT?

The closest bus stop to 3 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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3 Melbourne Avenue, Wrenthorpe, Wakefield, WF2 0LT

Extendable3 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

46 m²

495 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 59

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 3 Melbourne Avenue

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

3 Melbourne Avenue is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Wrenthorpe, Wakefield, Wakefield (WF2 0LT). It has a recorded floor area of 46 m² (around 495 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (September 2020) shows a D (score 59), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in October 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 86), a 2-band jump. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.

Across 2010–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £225,000 is 21.6% above the 2020 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£374/sq ft) was about 96% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 46 m² it's 17.7% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (56 m² median across 7 EPCs). Most recent transfer: December 2020 at £185,000.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes

Building

RefurbishedYes
Extension potentialPossible

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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)

Sept 2020

EPC Rating

D59

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.7 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2010from Oct 2009

EPC improved fromE45toD68

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

28%50%

More low energy lighting installed

Sept 2020from Dec 2010

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

50%71%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Melbourne Avenue, Wrenthorpe, Wakefield, WF2 0LT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 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.

The latest sale landed in the post-pandemic price surge — useful context when reading the figure.

Current estimate

£225,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.6% per year over 10 years.

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Last sold (2020)

£185,000

Growth on file: 4.6% per year over 10 years.

Sales timeline

3 December 2020Most recent
£185,000
+39.1%over 4 years
21 December 2015
£133,000
+15.7%over 5 years
13 June 2010
£115,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WF2 0LT: £152,250 (2021–2012).

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 price per m², 3 Melbourne Avenue stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£4,022

Street avg £2,530

Strongly above

Floor Area

46 m²

Street avg 60 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.7 t/year

Street avg 2.9 t/year

On par

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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.

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3 bed1 bath

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1 Allison Terrace, Kirkhamgate

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2 bed

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1 Cliff Street

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3 bed

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1 Batley Road

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1 bed

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4 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.

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

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

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