What kind of home is 10 Ambleside Drive, WF2 6TJ?

10 Ambleside Drive, WF2 6TJ is a 6-bedroom detached house, set on a cul-de-sac and which has been extended.

When did 10 Ambleside Drive, WF2 6TJ last change hands?

10 Ambleside Drive, WF2 6TJ last sold for £470,000 in September 2016, around 10 years ago. Before that, it sold for £148,500 in July 1997, so prices have been rising over 19 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 10 Ambleside Drive, WF2 6TJ appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between July 1997 and September 2016, 10 Ambleside Drive, WF2 6TJ rose from £148,500 to £470,000, a change of £321,500. That works out to roughly +6.2% per year compounded over 19 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 10 Ambleside Drive, WF2 6TJ have?

The current EPC rating for 10 Ambleside Drive, WF2 6TJ is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in February 2016. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 10 Ambleside Drive, WF2 6TJ?

10 Ambleside Drive, WF2 6TJ has a recorded floor area of 217 m² (2,336 sq ft), around 36 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 84% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in WF2 6TJ. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 10 Ambleside Drive, WF2 6TJ use?

The latest EPC at 10 Ambleside Drive, WF2 6TJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 10 Ambleside Drive, WF2 6TJ?

The most recent planning decision at 10 Ambleside Drive, WF2 6TJ was a refusal for an application (ref. 24/00236/TPO) in March 2024. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 10 Ambleside Drive, WF2 6TJ?

10 Ambleside Drive, WF2 6TJ is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is 10 Ambleside Drive, WF2 6TJ in?

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

Is 10 Ambleside Drive, WF2 6TJ in a safe area?

Police records around 10 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 10 Ambleside Drive, WF2 6TJ?

The closest primary school to 10 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 10 Ambleside Drive, WF2 6TJ?

The closest bus stop to 10 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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10 Ambleside Drive, Walton, Wakefield, WF2 6TJ

1 planning record

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

217 m²

2336 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 10 Ambleside Drive

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

10 Ambleside Drive is a six-bedroom detached house in Walton, Wakefield, Wakefield (WF2 6TJ). It has a recorded floor area of 217 m² (around 2336 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (February 2016) shows a C (score 72). The latest certificate is from February 2016, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

At 217 m² the property is well over the postcode median (119 m² across 6 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. 6 bedrooms is on the larger side for this postcode, where 4 is the typical count. Last changed hands 10 years ago, in September 2016. Across 1997–2016, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £699,000 is 48.7% above the 2016 sale price. One planning record on file: tree works refused in 2024.

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

Bedrooms6
Bathrooms4
Open-plan layoutYes
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageDouble
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

Previously extendedYes

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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.

10 Ambleside Drive's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 26 Feb 2026

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

6.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 10 Ambleside Drive, Walton, Wakefield, WF2 6TJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A tree works application was refused at 10 Ambleside Drive in 2024.

1 application on record at 10 Ambleside Drive, Walton, Wakefield, WF2 6TJ

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Mar 2024
Tree WorksTrees
Outcome in report
T1 Pine (Corsican) - remove
Documents
8 docs on file
Reference
24/00236/TPO
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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.

Latest sale on 10 Ambleside Drive was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£699,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.2% per year over 19 years.

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Last sold (2016)

£470,000

Growth on file: 6.2% per year over 19 years.

Sales timeline

25 September 2016Most recent
£470,000
+216.5%over 19 years
10 July 1997
£148,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in WF2 6TJ: £325,000 (2025–2014).

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.

On floor area, 10 Ambleside Drive stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,166

Street avg £2,548

Strongly below

Floor Area

217 m²

Street avg 121 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

10 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

6.4 t/year

Street avg 4.7 t/year

Strongly below

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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 Briery Court, Chevet Lane

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1 Ambleside Drive, Walton

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4 bed2 bath

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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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Common questions

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