What type of property is 8 Brooklands Road, WF2 6LY?

8 Brooklands Road, WF2 6LY is a semi-detached house.

How energy efficient is 8 Brooklands Road, WF2 6LY?

The current EPC rating for 8 Brooklands Road, WF2 6LY is D with a score of 66 out of 100, lodged in December 2019. It has improved from a E recorded in June 2012. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 Brooklands Road, WF2 6LY?

8 Brooklands Road, WF2 6LY has a recorded floor area of 83 m² (893 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 Brooklands Road, WF2 6LY heated?

The latest EPC at 8 Brooklands Road, WF2 6LY records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 8 Brooklands Road, WF2 6LY?

8 Brooklands Road, WF2 6LY 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.

Where is 8 Brooklands Road, WF2 6LY located?

8 Brooklands Road, WF2 6LY sits in Walton, Wakefield, Wakefield. It falls within the WF2 postcode district.

Is 8 Brooklands Road, WF2 6LY in a safe area?

Police records around 8 Brooklands Road, WF2 6LY 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 8 Brooklands Road, WF2 6LY?

The closest primary school to 8 Brooklands Road, WF2 6LY is Walton Primary Academy (462m), one of 6 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Crofton Academy (1.9km), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 8 Brooklands Road, WF2 6LY?

The closest bus stop to 8 Brooklands Road, WF2 6LY is Brooklands View, 89m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8 Brooklands Road, Walton, Wakefield, WF2 6LY

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

83 m²

893 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 66

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Social Rental

Overview

About 8 Brooklands Road

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

8 Brooklands Road is a semi-detached house in Walton, Wakefield, Wakefield (WF2 6LY). It has a recorded floor area of 83 m² (around 893 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (December 2019) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in June 2012 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 81), a 2-band jump.

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Dec 2019

EPC Rating

D66

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.2 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2018from Jun 2012

EPC improved fromE52toD59

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Low Energy Lighting

62%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Dec 2019from Apr 2018

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Brooklands Road, Walton, Wakefield, WF2 6LY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Brooklands Road 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.

8 Brooklands Road has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£209,000

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 6LY: £142,800 (2023–2015).

Nearby sales in WF2 6LY

On the street

Versus other Brooklands Road homes

Four headline reads against 19 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 8 Brooklands Road runs well behind the street norm.

EPC Rating

66 (D)

Street avg 67 (D)

Below

Floor Area

83 m²

Street avg 87 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.2 t/year

Street avg 3.4 t/year

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 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.

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1 Chevet Court

WF2 6RB

2 bed2 bath

£172k

1 Brooklands Avenue, Walton

WF2 6LX

£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

£286k

1 Brooklands Road, Walton

WF2 6LY

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

Brooklands View — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 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 6LY 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 6LY

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.3dB

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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