What kind of home is 8 Fern Croft, WF2 0NU?

8 Fern Croft, WF2 0NU is a detached house.

What is the EPC rating for 8 Fern Croft, WF2 0NU?

The current EPC rating for 8 Fern Croft, WF2 0NU is D with a score of 64 out of 100, lodged in February 2020. It has dropped from a C recorded in February 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 8 Fern Croft, WF2 0NU?

8 Fern Croft, WF2 0NU has a recorded floor area of 74 m² (797 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 8 Fern Croft, WF2 0NU use?

The latest EPC at 8 Fern Croft, WF2 0NU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 8 Fern Croft, WF2 0NU?

8 Fern Croft, WF2 0NU is in council tax band D.

Which area is 8 Fern Croft, WF2 0NU in?

8 Fern Croft, WF2 0NU sits in Wrenthorpe, Wakefield, Wakefield. It falls within the WF2 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 8 Fern Croft, WF2 0NU?

Police records around 8 Fern Croft, WF2 0NU 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 8 Fern Croft, WF2 0NU?

The closest primary school to 8 Fern Croft, WF2 0NU is Wrenthorpe Academy (377m), one of 16 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Outwood Grange Academy (946m), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 8 Fern Croft, WF2 0NU?

The closest bus stop to 8 Fern Croft, WF2 0NU is Bradford Rd Potovens Lane, 262m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8 Fern Croft, Wrenthorpe, Wakefield, WF2 0NU

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

74 m²

797 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 64

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 8 Fern Croft

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

8 Fern Croft is a detached house in Wrenthorpe, Wakefield, Wakefield (WF2 0NU). It has a recorded floor area of 74 m² (around 797 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (February 2020) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (February 2010); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average and hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 2-band jump.

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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 2)

Feb 2020

EPC Rating

D64

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.3 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Fern Croft, Wrenthorpe, Wakefield, WF2 0NU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Fern Croft 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.

8 Fern Croft has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£284,000

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 0NU: £129,950 (2021–2002).

Nearby sales in WF2 0NU

On the street

Versus other Fern Croft homes

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

EPC Rating

64 (D)

Street avg 63 (D)

Above

Floor Area

74 m²

Street avg 81 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.3 t/year

Street avg 3.6 t/year

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

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Comparables

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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

0.3 km

Bradford Rd Potovens Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 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 0NU from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.7dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WF2 0NU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.5dB

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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