What type of property is 5 Imperial Avenue, WF2 0LW?

5 Imperial Avenue, WF2 0LW is a 4-bedroom semi-detached house, on a corner plot.

What did 5 Imperial Avenue, WF2 0LW sell for?

5 Imperial Avenue, WF2 0LW last sold for £165,000 in April 2019, around 7 years ago. Before that, it sold for £105,000 in November 2013, so prices have been rising over 5 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 5 Imperial Avenue, WF2 0LW?

Across 2 sales between November 2013 and April 2019, 5 Imperial Avenue, WF2 0LW rose from £105,000 to £165,000, a change of £60,000. That works out to roughly +8.6% per year compounded over 5 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 5 Imperial Avenue, WF2 0LW have?

The current EPC rating for 5 Imperial Avenue, WF2 0LW is E with a score of 51 out of 100, lodged in March 2015. The assessor estimates the property could reach a D. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 5 Imperial Avenue, WF2 0LW?

5 Imperial Avenue, WF2 0LW has a recorded floor area of 99 m² (1,066 sq ft), around 25 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 5 Imperial Avenue, WF2 0LW heated?

The latest EPC at 5 Imperial Avenue, WF2 0LW records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 5 Imperial Avenue, WF2 0LW?

5 Imperial Avenue, WF2 0LW is in council tax band C.

Where is 5 Imperial Avenue, WF2 0LW located?

5 Imperial Avenue, WF2 0LW sits in Wrenthorpe, Wakefield, Wakefield. It falls within the WF2 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 5 Imperial Avenue, WF2 0LW?

Police records around 5 Imperial Avenue, WF2 0LW 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 5 Imperial Avenue, WF2 0LW?

The closest primary school to 5 Imperial Avenue, WF2 0LW is Wrenthorpe Academy (57m), one of 17 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Outwood Grange Academy (921m), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 5 Imperial Avenue, WF2 0LW?

The closest bus stop to 5 Imperial Avenue, WF2 0LW is Wrenthorpe Rd Dean Close, 155m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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5 Imperial Avenue, Wrenthorpe, Wakefield, WF2 0LW

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

99 m²

1066 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 51

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 5 Imperial Avenue

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

5 Imperial Avenue is a four-bedroom semi-detached house in Wrenthorpe, Wakefield, Wakefield (WF2 0LW). It has a recorded floor area of 99 m² (around 1066 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (March 2015) shows an E (score 51), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The rating has held steady at E across 2 certificates since September 2013. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good and window efficiency went from Poor to Average; while lighting dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to D (score 66). The latest certificate is from March 2015, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. The home occupies a corner plot.

On energy efficiency it sits in the bottom 10% of properties in this postcode — significant headroom for improvement. Across 2013–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at 8.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £219,000 is 32.7% above the 2019 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£155/sq ft) was about 15.8% below the postcode norm. Sold April 2019 for £165,000.

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

Bedrooms4

Outside

Corner plotYes

Building

RefurbishedYes

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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.

5 Imperial Avenue sits at the bottom of the postcode for energy efficiency — meaningful headroom to improve.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 23 Mar 2025

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Mar 2015

EPC Rating

E51

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.7 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2015from Sept 2013

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Imperial Avenue, Wrenthorpe, Wakefield, WF2 0LW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Imperial 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.

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

Current estimate

£219,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 8.6% per year over 5 years.

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Last sold (2019)

£165,000

Growth on file: 8.6% per year over 5 years.

Sales timeline

28 April 2019Most recent
£165,000
+57.1%over 5 years
7 November 2013
£105,000

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

Nearby sales in WF2 0LW

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.

CO₂ Emissions for 5 Imperial Avenue lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,667

Street avg £1,984

Below

Floor Area

99 m²

Street avg 90 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

5.7 t/year

Street avg 4.2 t/year

Strongly 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.

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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.

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.

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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· 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

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FAQ

Common questions

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