What kind of home is 9 The Russets, WF2 6JF?

9 The Russets, WF2 6JF is a 4-bedroom detached house.

When did 9 The Russets, WF2 6JF last change hands?

9 The Russets, WF2 6JF last sold for £280,000 in August 2018, around 8 years ago. Before that, it sold for £235,000 in September 2005, so prices have been rising over 13 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 9 The Russets, WF2 6JF changed over time?

Across 2 sales between September 2005 and August 2018, 9 The Russets, WF2 6JF rose from £235,000 to £280,000, a change of £45,000. That works out to roughly +1.4% per year compounded over 13 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 9 The Russets, WF2 6JF have?

The current EPC rating for 9 The Russets, WF2 6JF is D with a score of 65 out of 100, lodged in July 2026. It has improved from a E recorded in July 2018. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 9 The Russets, WF2 6JF?

9 The Russets, WF2 6JF has a recorded floor area of 140 m² (1,507 sq ft), around 35 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 8% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in WF2 6JF. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 9 The Russets, WF2 6JF use?

The latest EPC at 9 The Russets, WF2 6JF records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 9 The Russets, WF2 6JF?

9 The Russets, WF2 6JF has 2 planning records on file (1 approved, 1 refused), most recent in May 2019. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 9 The Russets, WF2 6JF?

9 The Russets, WF2 6JF is in council tax band E.

Which area is 9 The Russets, WF2 6JF in?

9 The Russets, WF2 6JF sits in Sandal, Wakefield, Wakefield. It falls within the WF2 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 9 The Russets, WF2 6JF?

Police records around 9 The Russets, WF2 6JF show an average of 409 reported crimes per month over the last 16 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 46% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (15% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 9 The Russets, WF2 6JF?

The closest primary school to 9 The Russets, WF2 6JF is Sandal Castle VA Community Primary School (889m), one of 6 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Kettlethorpe High School (1.0km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 9 The Russets, WF2 6JF?

The closest bus stop to 9 The Russets, WF2 6JF is Sandal Rugby Club, 596m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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9 The Russets, Sandal, Wakefield, WF2 6JF

Swimming pool2 planning records

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

140 m²

1507 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 65

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 9 The Russets

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

9 The Russets is a four-bedroom detached house in Sandal, Wakefield, Wakefield (WF2 6JF). It has a recorded floor area of 140 m² (around 1507 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band E. There is a swimming pool on the plot, uncommon for the area. The latest certificate (July 2026) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in July 2018 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Average to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 76). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 1 refused. Across 2005–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 1.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £419,000 is 49.6% above the 2018 sale price. Most recent transfer: August 2018 at £280,000.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms2
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
Swimming poolYes

Building

Heating systemGas
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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jul 2026

EPC Rating

D65

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 22 July 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2026from Jul 2018

EPC improved fromE54toD65

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

36%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 9 The Russets, Sandal, Wakefield, WF2 6JF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 applications on record at 9 The Russets, Sandal, Wakefield, WF2 6JF

2decisions21documents1nearby

Flagged:Retrospective

May 2013
RenovationFull
Outcome in report
erection of fence (retrospective)
Retrospective
Documents
8 docs on file
Reference
12/01411/FUL
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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.

9 The Russets's sale-price growth has lagged the wider UK trajectory across its history on file.

Current estimate

£419,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 1.4% per year over 13 years.

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Last sold (2018)

£280,000

Growth on file: 1.4% per year over 13 years.

Sales timeline

23 August 2018Most recent
£280,000
+19.1%over 12 years
29 September 2005
£235,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WF2 6JF: £367,300 (2026–2023).

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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.

Price per m²

£2,000

Street avg £2,341

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Floor Area

140 m²

Street avg 145 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

5.4 t/year

Street avg 6.4 t/year

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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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1 Attlee Crescent

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5 bed3 bath

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1 Beech Croft, Walton

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1 Carr Lane

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2 bed

Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Full Wakefield report

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

409/mo

Falling 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.

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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· 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

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