What type of property is 5 Greenlay Drive, WF2 0SZ?

5 Greenlay Drive, WF2 0SZ is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 5 Greenlay Drive, WF2 0SZ last change hands?

5 Greenlay Drive, WF2 0SZ last sold for £168,000 in August 2020, around 6 years ago. Before that, it sold for £142,500 in September 2018, so prices have been rising over 2 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 5 Greenlay Drive, WF2 0SZ appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between September 2018 and August 2020, 5 Greenlay Drive, WF2 0SZ rose from £142,500 to £168,000, a change of £25,500. That works out to roughly +9% per year compounded over 2 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 5 Greenlay Drive, WF2 0SZ?

The current EPC rating for 5 Greenlay Drive, WF2 0SZ is D with a score of 65 out of 100, lodged in May 2020. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 5 Greenlay Drive, WF2 0SZ?

5 Greenlay Drive, WF2 0SZ has a recorded floor area of 65 m² (700 sq ft), around 33 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 5 Greenlay Drive, WF2 0SZ heated?

The latest EPC at 5 Greenlay Drive, WF2 0SZ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 5 Greenlay Drive, WF2 0SZ?

5 Greenlay Drive, WF2 0SZ 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.

Where is 5 Greenlay Drive, WF2 0SZ located?

5 Greenlay Drive, WF2 0SZ sits in Kirkhamgate, Wakefield, Wakefield. It falls within the WF2 postcode district.

What is crime like near 5 Greenlay Drive, WF2 0SZ?

Police records around 5 Greenlay Drive, WF2 0SZ 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 Greenlay Drive, WF2 0SZ?

The closest primary school to 5 Greenlay Drive, WF2 0SZ is Outwood Primary Academy Kirkhamgate (272m), one of 13 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Outwood Grange Academy (2.8km).

What is the nearest station to 5 Greenlay Drive, WF2 0SZ?

The closest bus stop to 5 Greenlay Drive, WF2 0SZ is Batley Road New Row, 80m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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5 Greenlay Drive, Kirkhamgate, Wakefield, WF2 0SZ

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Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

65 m²

700 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 65

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 5 Greenlay Drive

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

5 Greenlay Drive is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Kirkhamgate, Wakefield, Wakefield (WF2 0SZ). It has a recorded floor area of 65 m² (around 700 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (May 2020) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 2-band jump. Other recorded features include a balcony and notable views. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Across 2018–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at 9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £222,000 is 32.1% above the 2020 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£240/sq ft) was about 55.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: August 2020 at £168,000.

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
Open-plan layoutYes
Dining roomYes
Utility roomYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageYes
BalconyYes
Notable viewsYes
Cul-de-sacYes

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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

EPC Rating

D65

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Greenlay Drive, Kirkhamgate, Wakefield, WF2 0SZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Greenlay Drive has no planning applications on record.

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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.

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Current estimate

£222,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 9.0% per year over 2 years.

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Last sold (2020)

£168,000

Growth on file: 9.0% per year over 2 years.

Sales timeline

27 August 2020Most recent
£168,000
+17.9%over 1 year
27 September 2018
£142,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in WF2 0SZ: £163,500 (2020–2004).

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Comparables

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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

Batley Road New Row — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Outwood Primary Academy Kirkhamgate. 14 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around WF2 0SZ 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 0SZ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

49.9dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

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