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1 Imperial Avenue, Wrenthorpe, Wakefield, WF2 0LW

Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
2
Floor area
101 m²
1087 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 75
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 1 Imperial Avenue

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

1 Imperial Avenue is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Wrenthorpe, Wakefield, Wakefield (WF2 0LW). It has a recorded floor area of 101 m² (around 1087 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (December 2025) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in October 2010 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and lighting dropped from Good to Average. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. The home occupies a corner plot.

On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. Today's modelled estimate of £256,000 sits 82.9% above the 2011 sale of £139,995. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£129/sq ft) was about 24% below the postcode norm. Last sold in October 2011, so it's been off the market for around 15 years.

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
  • CloakroomYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • Corner plotYes
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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.

1 Imperial Avenue ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 4)
Dec 2025

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C75
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.1 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2015from Oct 2010
EPC improved fromD66toB85
Hot Water
Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting
50%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Mar 2015from Mar 2015
Wall Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Dec 2025from Mar 2015
EPC improved fromB88toC75
Renewable Energy
NoneSolar PV

Solar PV panels (40 kWp) installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Imperial Avenue, Wrenthorpe, Wakefield, WF2 0LW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Imperial Avenue has no planning applications on record.

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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.

1 Imperial Avenue valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£256,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2011)

£139,995

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 9 October 2011Most recent

    £139,995

Median price across the last 5 sales in WF2 0LW: £206,000 (2025–2021).

On the street

Versus other Imperial Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 11 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

1 Imperial Avenue outperforms the street on years held by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,386

Street avg £2,019

Strongly below

Floor Area

101 m²

Street avg 90 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.1 t/year

Street avg 4.4 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 1 Imperial Avenue

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

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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
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£168k

1 Chestnut Walk

WF2 0TX

2 bed1 bath
£153k

1 3, Lincoln Street

WF2 0EB

2 bed1 bath
£124k

1 Allison Terrace, Kirkhamgate

WF2 0SL

2 bed
£225k

1 Balne Mill Court

WF2 0FN

3 bed1 bath
£205k

1 Cliff Street

WF2 0DW

3 bed
£413k

1 Batley Road

WF2 0AA

1 bed
£314k

1 Bunkers Hill, Wrenthorpe

WF2 0JF

4 bed3 bath
£328k

1 Appleshawn Crescent, Wrenthorpe

WF2 0QJ

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

0.2 km

Wrenthorpe Rd Dean Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Wrenthorpe Academy. 20 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 0LW from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for WF2 0LW

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.3dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for WF2 0LW

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.5dB

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 1 Imperial Avenue, Wrenthorpe, Wakefield, WF2 0LW. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.