What kind of home is 23 The Grove, WF2 6LD?

23 The Grove, WF2 6LD is a semi-detached house.

What energy rating does 23 The Grove, WF2 6LD have?

The current EPC rating for 23 The Grove, WF2 6LD is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in August 2025. It has improved from a D recorded in March 2014. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 23 The Grove, WF2 6LD?

23 The Grove, WF2 6LD has a recorded floor area of 77 m² (829 sq ft). That makes it about 22% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in WF2 6LD. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 23 The Grove, WF2 6LD use?

The latest EPC at 23 The Grove, WF2 6LD records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 23 The Grove, WF2 6LD?

23 The Grove, WF2 6LD is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 23 The Grove, WF2 6LD in?

23 The Grove, WF2 6LD sits in Walton, Wakefield, Wakefield. It falls within the WF2 postcode district.

Is 23 The Grove, WF2 6LD in a safe area?

Police records around 23 The Grove, WF2 6LD 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 23 The Grove, WF2 6LD?

The closest primary school to 23 The Grove, WF2 6LD is Walton Primary Academy (163m), one of 6 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is St Thomas � Becket Catholic Secondary School, A Voluntary Academy (2.1km), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 23 The Grove, WF2 6LD?

The closest bus stop to 23 The Grove, WF2 6LD is The Grove, 206m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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23 The Grove, Walton, Wakefield, WF2 6LD

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

77 m²

829 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Social Rental

Overview

About 23 The Grove

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

23 The Grove is a semi-detached house in Walton, Wakefield, Wakefield (WF2 6LD). It has a recorded floor area of 77 m² (around 829 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (August 2025) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in March 2014 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor and lighting dropped from Average to Poor.

At 77 m² it's 28.3% larger than the typical home in the postcode (60 m² median across 60 EPCs).

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Aug 2025

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

2.3 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2019from Mar 2014

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

44%90%

More low energy lighting installed

Aug 2025from Dec 2019

EPC improved fromD68toC69

Walls

AverageGood

Wall insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

90%70%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 23 The Grove, Walton, Wakefield, WF2 6LD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

23 The Grove has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

1 notable application 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.

23 The Grove has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£178,000

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 6LD: £82,500 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in WF2 6LD

On the street

Versus other The Grove homes

Four headline reads against 31 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating

69 (C)

Street avg 68 (D)

Above

Floor Area

77 m²

Street avg 70 m²

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.3 t/year

Street avg 2.7 t/year

Above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

£172k

1 Brooklands Avenue, Walton

WF2 6LX

£143k

1 Brooklands View, Walton

WF2 6NA

£229k

1 Cherry Tree Road, Walton

WF2 6LJ

£238k

1 Chevet Court

WF2 6RB

2 bed2 bath

£271k

1 Charles Court, Walton

WF2 6UJ

£275k

1 Almond Avenue, Walton

WF2 6UA

£275k

1 Cherrytree Drive, Walton

WF2 6LG

2 bed

£278k

1 Beech Croft, Walton

WF2 6NY

3 bed1 bath

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

0.2 km

The Grove — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Walton Primary Academy. 9 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 6LD from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

46.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WF2 6LD

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.2dB

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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