What kind of home is 42 Brooklands Avenue, WF2 6LX?

42 Brooklands Avenue, WF2 6LX is a mid-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 42 Brooklands Avenue, WF2 6LX?

42 Brooklands Avenue, WF2 6LX last sold for £124,000 in December 2021, around 5 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £55,500 in March 2003. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 42 Brooklands Avenue, WF2 6LX changed over time?

Across 3 sales between March 2003 and December 2021, 42 Brooklands Avenue, WF2 6LX rose from £55,500 to £124,000, a change of £68,500. That works out to roughly +4.4% per year compounded over 19 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 42 Brooklands Avenue, WF2 6LX?

The current EPC rating for 42 Brooklands Avenue, WF2 6LX is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in February 2026. It has improved from a E recorded in February 2017 (2 bands). Source: EPC Register.

How big is 42 Brooklands Avenue, WF2 6LX?

42 Brooklands Avenue, WF2 6LX has a recorded floor area of 73 m² (786 sq ft). That makes it about 11% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in WF2 6LX. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 42 Brooklands Avenue, WF2 6LX use?

The latest EPC at 42 Brooklands Avenue, WF2 6LX records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 42 Brooklands Avenue, WF2 6LX?

42 Brooklands Avenue, WF2 6LX 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 42 Brooklands Avenue, WF2 6LX in?

42 Brooklands Avenue, WF2 6LX sits in Walton, Wakefield, Wakefield. It falls within the WF2 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 42 Brooklands Avenue, WF2 6LX?

Police records around 42 Brooklands Avenue, WF2 6LX 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 42 Brooklands Avenue, WF2 6LX?

The closest primary school to 42 Brooklands Avenue, WF2 6LX is Walton Primary Academy (419m), one of 6 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Crofton Academy (2.0km), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 42 Brooklands Avenue, WF2 6LX?

The closest bus stop to 42 Brooklands Avenue, WF2 6LX is Cherry Tree Road, 126m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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42 Brooklands Avenue, Walton, Wakefield, WF2 6LX

3 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

73 m²

786 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 42 Brooklands Avenue

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

42 Brooklands Avenue is a mid-terrace house in Walton, Wakefield, Wakefield (WF2 6LX). It has a recorded floor area of 73 m² (around 786 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (February 2026) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in February 2017 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Across 2003–2021, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £180,000 is 45.2% above the 2021 sale price. Most recent transfer: December 2021 at £124,000. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.

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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)

Feb 2026

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.1 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2026from Feb 2017

EPC improved fromE48toC71

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

50%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 42 Brooklands Avenue, Walton, Wakefield, WF2 6LX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

42 Brooklands Avenue 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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 2003.

Current estimate

£180,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.4% per year over 19 years.

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Last sold (2021)

£124,000

Growth on file: 4.4% per year over 19 years.

Sales timeline

1 December 2021Most recent
£124,000
+24.0%over 14 years
26 March 2007
£100,000
+80.2%over 4 years
21 March 2003
£55,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in WF2 6LX: £150,000 (2025–2021).

Nearby sales in WF2 6LX

On the street

Versus other Brooklands Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 37 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

CO₂ Emissions for 42 Brooklands Avenue runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,699

Street avg £1,719

Above

Floor Area

73 m²

Street avg 79 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.1 t/year

Street avg 3.1 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.

£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

0.1 km

Cherry Tree Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 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 6LX from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

46.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WF2 6LX

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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