What kind of home is 13 School Lane, WF2 6PQ?

13 School Lane, WF2 6PQ is a 1-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 13 School Lane, WF2 6PQ last change hands?

13 School Lane, WF2 6PQ last sold for £39,000 in November 2001, around 25 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £28,750 in May 1995. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 13 School Lane, WF2 6PQ changed over time?

Across 3 sales between May 1995 and November 2001, 13 School Lane, WF2 6PQ rose from £28,750 to £39,000, a change of £10,250. That works out to roughly +4.8% per year compounded over 6 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 13 School Lane, WF2 6PQ have?

The current EPC rating for 13 School Lane, WF2 6PQ is E with a score of 54 out of 100, lodged in March 2024. It has dropped from a D recorded in November 2008. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 13 School Lane, WF2 6PQ?

13 School Lane, WF2 6PQ has a recorded floor area of 38 m² (409 sq ft), around 38 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 43% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in WF2 6PQ. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 13 School Lane, WF2 6PQ use?

The latest EPC at 13 School Lane, WF2 6PQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 13 School Lane, WF2 6PQ?

13 School Lane, WF2 6PQ 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 13 School Lane, WF2 6PQ in?

13 School Lane, WF2 6PQ sits in Walton, Wakefield, Wakefield. It falls within the WF2 postcode district.

Is 13 School Lane, WF2 6PQ in a safe area?

Police records around 13 School Lane, WF2 6PQ 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 13 School Lane, WF2 6PQ?

The closest primary school to 13 School Lane, WF2 6PQ is Walton Primary Academy (465m), one of 8 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is St Thomas � Becket Catholic Secondary School, A Voluntary Academy (1.5km), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 13 School Lane, WF2 6PQ?

The closest bus stop to 13 School Lane, WF2 6PQ is School Lane, 41m away. The nearest rail option is Sandal & Agbrigg Rail Station, 1.6km away.

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13 School Lane, Walton, Wakefield, WF2 6PQ

3 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedroom

Floor area

38 m²

409 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 54

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 13 School Lane

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

13 School Lane is a one-bedroom mid-terrace house in Walton, Wakefield, Wakefield (WF2 6PQ). It has a recorded floor area of 38 m² (around 409 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (March 2024) shows an E (score 54), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. Earlier certificates rated it D (November 2008); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 3-band jump. Other recorded features include a basement.

Held since November 2001 — that's 25 years off the open market, well above the local norm. At 38 m² it sits well below the postcode median (68 m² across 13 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. On energy efficiency it sits in the bottom 10% of properties in this postcode — significant headroom for improvement. 1 bedrooms is on the smaller side for this postcode, where 3 is the typical count. Across 1995–2001, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £125,000 sits 220.5% above the 2001 sale of £39,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£95/sq ft) was about 21.6% below the postcode norm.

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

Bedrooms1
BasementYes

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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.

13 School Lane sits at the bottom of the postcode for energy efficiency — meaningful headroom to improve.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Mar 2024

EPC Rating

E54

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.1 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2024from Nov 2008

EPC improved fromD57toE54

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

SingleFull Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC EPre-1919 build

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 13 School Lane, Walton, Wakefield, WF2 6PQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

13 School Lane 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.

13 School Lane's modelled value sits at over four times its earliest registered sale price (1995).

Current estimate

£125,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.8% per year over 6 years.

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Last sold (2001)

£39,000

Growth on file: 4.8% per year over 6 years.

Sales timeline

16 November 2001Most recent
£39,000
+9.1%over 1 year
2 December 1999
£35,750
+24.3%over 4 years
18 May 1995
£28,750

Median price across the last 5 sales in WF2 6PQ: £170,000 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in WF2 6PQ

On the street

Versus other School Lane homes

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

13 School Lane is notably below the street on floor area.

Price per m²

£1,026

Street avg £1,954

Strongly below

Floor Area

38 m²

Street avg 85 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.1 t/year

Street avg 3.0 t/year

On par

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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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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

0.0 km

School Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Walton Primary Academy. 11 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WF2 6PQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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