What kind of home is 1 Ambleside Drive, WF2 6TJ?

1 Ambleside Drive, WF2 6TJ is a 4-bedroom detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What was the last sold price for 1 Ambleside Drive, WF2 6TJ?

1 Ambleside Drive, WF2 6TJ last sold for £275,000 in January 2025, around 1 years ago. Land Registry has 4 sales on record going back to £92,500 in July 1997. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 1 Ambleside Drive, WF2 6TJ changed over time?

Across 4 sales between July 1997 and January 2025, 1 Ambleside Drive, WF2 6TJ rose from £92,500 to £275,000, a change of £182,500. That works out to roughly +4% per year compounded over 27 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 1 Ambleside Drive, WF2 6TJ?

The current EPC rating for 1 Ambleside Drive, WF2 6TJ is D with a score of 59 out of 100, lodged in November 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1 Ambleside Drive, WF2 6TJ?

1 Ambleside Drive, WF2 6TJ has a recorded floor area of 108 m² (1,163 sq ft), around 27 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 13% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in WF2 6TJ. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1 Ambleside Drive, WF2 6TJ use?

The latest EPC at 1 Ambleside Drive, WF2 6TJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 1 Ambleside Drive, WF2 6TJ?

1 Ambleside Drive, WF2 6TJ is in council tax band E.

Which area is 1 Ambleside Drive, WF2 6TJ in?

1 Ambleside Drive, WF2 6TJ sits in Walton, Wakefield, Wakefield. It falls within the WF2 postcode district.

What is crime like near 1 Ambleside Drive, WF2 6TJ?

Police records around 1 Ambleside Drive, WF2 6TJ 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 1 Ambleside Drive, WF2 6TJ?

The closest primary school to 1 Ambleside Drive, WF2 6TJ is Walton Primary Academy (245m), one of 7 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 1 Ambleside Drive, WF2 6TJ?

The closest bus stop to 1 Ambleside Drive, WF2 6TJ is Walton Manor, 172m away. The nearest rail option is Sandal & Agbrigg Rail Station, 2.1km away.

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1 Ambleside Drive, Walton, Wakefield, WF2 6TJ

4 sales on record

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

108 m²

1163 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 59

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 1 Ambleside Drive

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

1 Ambleside Drive is a four-bedroom detached house in Walton, Wakefield, Wakefield (WF2 6TJ). It has a recorded floor area of 108 m² (around 1163 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (November 2024) shows a D (score 59), a step below the typical UK home. The rating has held steady at D across 4 certificates since March 2010. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 79). Other recorded features include a conservatory. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Across 1997–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £429,000 sits 56% above the 2025 sale of £275,000. Most recent transfer was January 2025 at £275,000 — fresh data.

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
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageIntegral
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

RefurbishedYes

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 4)

Nov 2024

EPC Rating

D59

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2014from Mar 2010

EPC improved fromD61toE53

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Ventilation

NaturalExtract

Mechanical ventilation installed

Sept 2014from Aug 2014

EPC improved fromE53toD59

Nov 2024from Sept 2014

Ventilation

ExtractNatural

Ventilation system changed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Ambleside Drive, Walton, Wakefield, WF2 6TJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Ambleside Drive 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 1997.

Current estimate

£429,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.0% per year over 27 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£275,000

Growth on file: 4.0% per year over 27 years.

Sales timeline

17 January 2025Most recent
£275,000
+32.2%over 21 years
24 January 2003
£208,000
+112.2%over 3 years
26 March 1999
£98,000
+5.9%over 1 year
24 July 1997
£92,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in WF2 6TJ: £375,000 (2023–2014).

Nearby sales in WF2 6TJ

On the street

Versus other Ambleside Drive homes

Four headline reads against 6 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

1 Ambleside Drive is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£2,546

Street avg £2,484

Above

Floor Area

108 m²

Street avg 139 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 8 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

4.9 t/year

Street avg 5.0 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

0.2 km

Walton Manor — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Walton Primary Academy. 10 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WF2 6TJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.9dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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