What kind of home is 2 Kirkham Avenue, WF2 0RY?

2 Kirkham Avenue, WF2 0RY is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 2 Kirkham Avenue, WF2 0RY last change hands?

2 Kirkham Avenue, WF2 0RY last sold for £142,000 in July 2016, around 10 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 2 Kirkham Avenue, WF2 0RY?

The current EPC rating for 2 Kirkham Avenue, WF2 0RY is D with a score of 60 out of 100, lodged in March 2016. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 2 Kirkham Avenue, WF2 0RY?

2 Kirkham Avenue, WF2 0RY has a recorded floor area of 90 m² (969 sq ft), around 30 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 8% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in WF2 0RY. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 2 Kirkham Avenue, WF2 0RY use?

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

Are there any planning records for 2 Kirkham Avenue, WF2 0RY?

2 Kirkham Avenue, WF2 0RY has council approval for single-storey rear extension granted in May 2018 under ref. 18/00740/GPD. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 2 Kirkham Avenue, WF2 0RY?

2 Kirkham Avenue, WF2 0RY 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 2 Kirkham Avenue, WF2 0RY in?

2 Kirkham Avenue, WF2 0RY sits in Kirkhamgate, Wakefield, Wakefield. It falls within the WF2 postcode district.

What is crime like near 2 Kirkham Avenue, WF2 0RY?

Police records around 2 Kirkham Avenue, WF2 0RY 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 2 Kirkham Avenue, WF2 0RY?

The closest primary school to 2 Kirkham Avenue, WF2 0RY is Outwood Primary Academy Kirkhamgate (140m), one of 12 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Outwood Grange Academy (2.6km).

What is the nearest station to 2 Kirkham Avenue, WF2 0RY?

The closest bus stop to 2 Kirkham Avenue, WF2 0RY is Brandy Carr Road Batley Rd, 94m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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2 Kirkham Avenue, Kirkhamgate, Wakefield, WF2 0RY

1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

90 m²

969 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 60

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 2 Kirkham Avenue

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

2 Kirkham Avenue is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Kirkhamgate, Wakefield, Wakefield (WF2 0RY). It has a recorded floor area of 90 m² (around 969 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (March 2016) shows a D (score 60), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 82), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from March 2016, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Today's modelled estimate of £241,000 sits 69.7% above the 2016 sale of £142,000. One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2018. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. 10 years since the last transfer (July 2016).

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
ParkingOff street

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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.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 14 Mar 2026

EPC Rating

D60

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Early 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC DExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Kirkham Avenue, Kirkhamgate, Wakefield, WF2 0RY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Kirkham Avenue has an approved single-storey rear extension on the planning record.

1 application on record at 2 Kirkham Avenue, Kirkhamgate, Wakefield, WF2 0RY

1decisions1extensions7documents5nearby

May 2018
ExtensionOutline
Outcome in report
Extension: Single storey · Rear of property
Single storey rear extension with maximum projection of 6.00m, maximum height of 4.00m and maximum height of eaves 3.00m
Documents
7 docs on file
Reference
18/00740/GPD
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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

2 Kirkham Avenue valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£241,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2016)

£142,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

31 July 2016Most recent
£142,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WF2 0RY: £190,000 (2024–2021).

Nearby sales in WF2 0RY

On the street

Versus other Kirkham Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 14 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

2 Kirkham Avenue is notably below the street on price per m².

Price per m²

£1,578

Street avg £2,346

Strongly below

Floor Area

90 m²

Street avg 81 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

4.4 t/year

Street avg 3.2 t/year

Strongly below

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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

0.1 km

Brandy Carr Road Batley Rd — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Outwood Primary Academy Kirkhamgate. 13 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around WF2 0RY from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

59.0dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for WF2 0RY

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

49.9dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

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70 dB

75 dB

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FAQ

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