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3 The Russets, Sandal, Wakefield, WF2 6JF

1 planning record
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
158 m²
1701 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 68
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 3 The Russets

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

3 The Russets is a four-bedroom detached house in Sandal, Wakefield, Wakefield (WF2 6JF). It has a recorded floor area of 158 m² (around 1701 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (September 2025) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in February 2013 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Very Good and lighting went from Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 73). Other recorded features include a conservatory.

Today's modelled estimate of £538,000 sits 119.6% above the 2013 sale of £245,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£144/sq ft) was about 17% below the postcode norm. One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2016. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. At 158 m² it's 21.5% larger than the typical home in the postcode (130 m² median across 15 EPCs). 13 years since the last transfer (September 2013).

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
  • Bathrooms2
  • EnsuiteYes
  • StudyYes
  • ConservatoryYes

Outside

  • GarageYes

Building

  • RefurbishedYes
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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.
Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Sept 2025

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D68
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
5.3 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2016from Feb 2013
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Low Energy Lighting
18%53%

More low energy lighting installed

Sept 2025from Sept 2016
EPC improved fromE52toD68
Roof Insulation
UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Low Energy Lighting
53%94%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Mid 20th centuryDetached BungalowEPC DExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

Because the property has been extended more than once, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 The Russets, Sandal, Wakefield, WF2 6JF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 The Russets has an approved single-storey side and rear extension on the planning record.

1 application on record at 3 The Russets, Sandal, Wakefield, WF2 6JF

1decisions1extensions6documents1nearby
  1. Oct 2016
    ExtensionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Single storey · Side and rear of property

    Erection of single storey side and front extension

    Documents
    6 docs on file
    Reference
    16/02187/FUL
    Full record in report

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  • All 1 application on this property in full, plus 1 notable nearby
  • The 6 documents, officer reports & conditions
  • What the pattern means for extending or converting here
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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.

3 The Russets valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£538,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2013)

£245,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 15 September 2013Most recent

    £245,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WF2 6JF: £340,000 (2025–2022).

On the street

Versus other The Russets homes

Four headline reads against 15 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

3 The Russets is notably below the street on price per m².

Price per m²

£1,551

Street avg £2,330

Strongly below

Floor Area

158 m²

Street avg 143 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

5.3 t/year

Street avg 6.5 t/year

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 3 The Russets

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

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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
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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

0.6 km

Sandal Rugby Club — bus stop.

Closest school

0.9 km

Sandal Castle VA Community Primary School. 8 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 6JF from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for WF2 6JF

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.5dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for WF2 6JF

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.7dB

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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