What type of property is 6 Elmwood Avenue, WF2 6LS?

6 Elmwood Avenue, WF2 6LS is a 2-bedroom detached house, set on a cul-de-sac and which has been extended.

When did 6 Elmwood Avenue, WF2 6LS last change hands?

6 Elmwood Avenue, WF2 6LS last sold for £245,000 in July 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £105,000 in March 2003, so prices have been rising over 21 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 6 Elmwood Avenue, WF2 6LS changed over time?

Across 2 sales between March 2003 and July 2024, 6 Elmwood Avenue, WF2 6LS rose from £105,000 to £245,000, a change of £140,000. That works out to roughly +4% per year compounded over 21 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 6 Elmwood Avenue, WF2 6LS have?

The current EPC rating for 6 Elmwood Avenue, WF2 6LS is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in April 2024. It has improved from a D recorded in November 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 6 Elmwood Avenue, WF2 6LS?

6 Elmwood Avenue, WF2 6LS has a recorded floor area of 58 m² (624 sq ft), around 29 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 36% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in WF2 6LS. Source: EPC Register.

How is 6 Elmwood Avenue, WF2 6LS heated?

The latest EPC at 6 Elmwood Avenue, WF2 6LS records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 6 Elmwood Avenue, WF2 6LS?

6 Elmwood Avenue, WF2 6LS is in council tax band C.

Where is 6 Elmwood Avenue, WF2 6LS located?

6 Elmwood Avenue, WF2 6LS sits in Walton, Wakefield, Wakefield. It falls within the WF2 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 6 Elmwood Avenue, WF2 6LS?

Police records around 6 Elmwood Avenue, WF2 6LS 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 6 Elmwood Avenue, WF2 6LS?

The closest primary school to 6 Elmwood Avenue, WF2 6LS is Walton Primary Academy (543m), one of 6 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Crofton Academy (1.9km), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 6 Elmwood Avenue, WF2 6LS?

The closest bus stop to 6 Elmwood Avenue, WF2 6LS is Brooklands View, 142m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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6 Elmwood Avenue, Walton, Wakefield, WF2 6LS

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

58 m²

624 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 6 Elmwood Avenue

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

6 Elmwood Avenue is a two-bedroom detached house in Walton, Wakefield, Wakefield (WF2 6LS). It has a recorded floor area of 58 m² (around 624 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (April 2024) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in November 2010 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 88). Other recorded features include a conservatory. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

At 58 m² it sits well below the postcode median (104 m² across 13 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 85% of similar EPCs). Across 2003–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £286,000 is 16.7% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£392/sq ft) was about 126.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £245,000 in July 2024.

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
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
ParkingOff street
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

Previously extendedYes
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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Apr 2024

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2024from Nov 2010

EPC improved fromD63toC70

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

19%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 6 Elmwood Avenue, Walton, Wakefield, WF2 6LS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

6 Elmwood Avenue 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.

6 Elmwood Avenue has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2003.

Current estimate

£286,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.0% per year over 21 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£245,000

Growth on file: 4.0% per year over 21 years.

Sales timeline

24 July 2024Most recent
£245,000
+133.3%over 21 years
7 March 2003
£105,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WF2 6LS: £225,000 (2023–2017).

Nearby sales in WF2 6LS

On the street

Versus other Elmwood Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 13 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 6 Elmwood Avenue runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£4,224

Street avg £2,397

Strongly above

Floor Area

58 m²

Street avg 92 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.3 t/year

Street avg 4.3 t/year

Strongly 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.

£275k

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1 Chevet Court

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2 bed2 bath

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1 Carr Lane

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2 bed

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1 Brooklands Road, Walton

WF2 6LY

3 bed1 bath

£278k

1 Beech Croft, Walton

WF2 6NY

3 bed1 bath

£313k

1 Cherry Tree Crescent, Walton

WF2 6LQ

3 bed2 bath

£341k

1 Attlee Crescent

WF2 6RF

4 bed1 bath

£358k

1 Bishop S Croft

WF2 6GU

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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

Brooklands View — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Walton Primary Academy. 9 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around WF2 6LS from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

45.7dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WF2 6LS

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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