What kind of home is 5 Oaklands Croft, WF2 6LU?

5 Oaklands Croft, WF2 6LU is a 4-bedroom detached house.

When did 5 Oaklands Croft, WF2 6LU last change hands?

5 Oaklands Croft, WF2 6LU last sold for £385,000 in August 2020, around 6 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £310,000 in November 2010. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 5 Oaklands Croft, WF2 6LU changed over time?

Across 3 sales between November 2010 and August 2020, 5 Oaklands Croft, WF2 6LU rose from £310,000 to £385,000, a change of £75,000. That works out to roughly +2.2% per year compounded over 10 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 5 Oaklands Croft, WF2 6LU have?

The current EPC rating for 5 Oaklands Croft, WF2 6LU is D with a score of 57 out of 100, lodged in August 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 5 Oaklands Croft, WF2 6LU?

5 Oaklands Croft, WF2 6LU has a recorded floor area of 121 m² (1,302 sq ft), around 30 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 5 Oaklands Croft, WF2 6LU use?

The latest EPC at 5 Oaklands Croft, WF2 6LU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 5 Oaklands Croft, WF2 6LU?

5 Oaklands Croft, WF2 6LU is in council tax band E.

Which area is 5 Oaklands Croft, WF2 6LU in?

5 Oaklands Croft, WF2 6LU sits in Walton, Wakefield, Wakefield. It falls within the WF2 postcode district.

Is 5 Oaklands Croft, WF2 6LU in a safe area?

Police records around 5 Oaklands Croft, WF2 6LU 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 5 Oaklands Croft, WF2 6LU?

The closest primary school to 5 Oaklands Croft, WF2 6LU is Walton Primary Academy (119m), one of 6 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is St Thomas � Becket Catholic Secondary School, A Voluntary Academy (2.0km), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 5 Oaklands Croft, WF2 6LU?

The closest bus stop to 5 Oaklands Croft, WF2 6LU is Walton School, 174m away. The nearest rail option is Sandal & Agbrigg Rail Station, 2.1km away.

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5 Oaklands Croft, Walton, Wakefield, WF2 6LU

3 sales on record

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

121 m²

1302 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 57

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 5 Oaklands Croft

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

5 Oaklands Croft is a four-bedroom detached house in Walton, Wakefield, Wakefield (WF2 6LU). It has a recorded floor area of 121 m² (around 1302 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (August 2013) shows a D (score 57), a step below the typical UK home. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since June 2009. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average and lighting dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 76). The latest certificate is from August 2013, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Other recorded features include a conservatory.

Across 2010–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £460,000 is 19.5% above the 2020 sale price. Sold August 2020 for £385,000.

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

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms2
EnsuiteYes
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageDouble

Building

ConciergeYes

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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.

5 Oaklands Croft's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 06 Aug 2023

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Aug 2013

EPC Rating

D57

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

6.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2013from Jun 2009

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

50%29%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Oaklands Croft, Walton, Wakefield, WF2 6LU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Oaklands Croft 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.

5 Oaklands Croft saw 3 transfers in just over a decade — high turnover for the postcode.

Current estimate

£460,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.2% per year over 10 years.

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Last sold (2020)

£385,000

Growth on file: 2.2% per year over 10 years.

Sales timeline

27 August 2020Most recent
£385,000
+18.5%over 6 years
17 June 2014
£325,000
+4.8%over 3 years
17 November 2010
£310,000

Median price across the last 4 sales in WF2 6LU: £312,250 (2017–1998).

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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

0.2 km

Walton School — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 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 6LU from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WF2 6LU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.7dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

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