What type of property is 8 Chevet Croft, WF2 6QR?

8 Chevet Croft, WF2 6QR is a 5-bedroom detached house.

When did 8 Chevet Croft, WF2 6QR last change hands?

8 Chevet Croft, WF2 6QR last sold for £280,000 in June 2002, around 24 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 8 Chevet Croft, WF2 6QR?

The current EPC rating for 8 Chevet Croft, WF2 6QR is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in May 2026. It has improved from a D recorded in January 2015. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 Chevet Croft, WF2 6QR?

8 Chevet Croft, WF2 6QR has a recorded floor area of 194 m² (2,088 sq ft), around 39 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 11% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in WF2 6QR. Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 Chevet Croft, WF2 6QR heated?

The latest EPC at 8 Chevet Croft, WF2 6QR records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 8 Chevet Croft, WF2 6QR have?

The most recent planning decision at 8 Chevet Croft, WF2 6QR was a refusal for an application (ref. 24/00301/TPO) in April 2024. Earlier filings include 1 approved application on the same address. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 8 Chevet Croft, WF2 6QR?

8 Chevet Croft, WF2 6QR is in council tax band G. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is 8 Chevet Croft, WF2 6QR located?

8 Chevet Croft, WF2 6QR sits in Sandal, Wakefield, Wakefield. It falls within the WF2 postcode district.

Is 8 Chevet Croft, WF2 6QR in a safe area?

Police records around 8 Chevet Croft, WF2 6QR show an average of 409 reported crimes per month over the last 16 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 46% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (15% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 8 Chevet Croft, WF2 6QR?

The closest primary school to 8 Chevet Croft, WF2 6QR is Sandal Castle VA Community Primary School (411m), one of 7 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is St Thomas � Becket Catholic Secondary School, A Voluntary Academy (953m), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 8 Chevet Croft, WF2 6QR?

The closest bus stop to 8 Chevet Croft, WF2 6QR is Milnthorpe Crescent, 332m away. The nearest rail option is Sandal & Agbrigg Rail Station, 1.2km away.

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8 Chevet Croft, Sandal, Wakefield, WF2 6QR

7 planning records

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

194 m²

2088 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 8 Chevet Croft

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

8 Chevet Croft is a five-bedroom detached house in Sandal, Wakefield, Wakefield (WF2 6QR). It has a recorded floor area of 194 m² (around 2088 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (May 2026) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in January 2015 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Poor to Average; while window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Untraded for 24 years, with the last transfer in June 2002. On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. Today's modelled estimate of £699,000 sits 149.6% above the 2002 sale of £280,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£134/sq ft) was about 29.4% below the postcode norm. 7 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 2 refused. Past consents include tree works, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms5
Bathrooms3

Outside

GarageDouble

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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.

8 Chevet Croft ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

May 2026

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

6.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 20 May 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2026from Jan 2015

EPC improved fromD59toC70

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

20%92%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Chevet Croft, Sandal, Wakefield, WF2 6QR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A tree works application was refused at 8 Chevet Croft in 2024.

7 applications on record at 8 Chevet Croft, Sandal, Wakefield, WF2 6QR

1 live now

6decisions26documents1nearby

Jan 2008
Tree WorksTrees
Outcome in report
Felling of 1 lime 1 beech and crown thinning, crown raising, crown cleaning of 2 chestnut 2 sycamore
Documents
3 docs on file
Reference
07/03443/TPO
Full record in report
More recent applications — locked
Tree WorksMar 2026Decision
Tree WorksApr 2024Decision

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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.

8 Chevet Croft valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£699,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2002)

£280,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

24 June 2002Most recent
£280,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WF2 6QR: £507,500 (2022–1999).

Nearby sales in WF2 6QR

On the street

Versus other Chevet Croft homes

Four headline reads against 5 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 8 Chevet Croft stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,443

Street avg £2,728

Below

Floor Area

194 m²

Street avg 193 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

8 rooms

Street avg 8 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

6.0 t/year

Street avg 7.3 t/year

Strongly above

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Area

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Crime

409/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.3 km

Milnthorpe Crescent — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Sandal Castle VA Community Primary School. 10 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WF2 6QR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

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