What kind of home is 5 Cotham Drive, WF2 7FA?

5 Cotham Drive, WF2 7FA is a 4-bedroom detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What was the last sold price for 5 Cotham Drive, WF2 7FA?

5 Cotham Drive, WF2 7FA last sold for £257,500 in September 2020, around 6 years ago. Before that, it sold for £269,950 in July 2015, so prices have been flat over 5 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 5 Cotham Drive, WF2 7FA appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between July 2015 and September 2020, 5 Cotham Drive, WF2 7FA fell from £269,950 to £257,500, a change of £12,450. That works out to roughly -0.9% per year compounded over 5 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 5 Cotham Drive, WF2 7FA?

The current EPC rating for 5 Cotham Drive, WF2 7FA is B with a score of 83 out of 100, lodged in June 2015. The assessor estimates the property could reach a A. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 5 Cotham Drive, WF2 7FA?

5 Cotham Drive, WF2 7FA has a recorded floor area of 109 m² (1,173 sq ft), around 27 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 11% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in WF2 7FA. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 5 Cotham Drive, WF2 7FA use?

The latest EPC at 5 Cotham Drive, WF2 7FA records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 5 Cotham Drive, WF2 7FA?

5 Cotham Drive, WF2 7FA is in council tax band E.

Which area is 5 Cotham Drive, WF2 7FA in?

5 Cotham Drive, WF2 7FA sits in Wakefield. It falls within the WF2 postcode district.

Is 5 Cotham Drive, WF2 7FA in a safe area?

Police records around 5 Cotham Drive, WF2 7FA 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 5 Cotham Drive, WF2 7FA?

The closest primary school to 5 Cotham Drive, WF2 7FA is Hendal Primary School (516m), one of 7 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Kettlethorpe High School (1.3km), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 5 Cotham Drive, WF2 7FA?

The closest bus stop to 5 Cotham Drive, WF2 7FA is Standbridge Lane Standbridge Close, 198m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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5 Cotham Drive, Wakefield, WF2 7FA

EPC B

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

109 m²

1173 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 83

Council tax

Band E

Overview

About 5 Cotham Drive

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

5 Cotham Drive is a four-bedroom detached house in Wakefield (WF2 7FA). It has a recorded floor area of 109 m² (around 1173 sq ft) and council tax band E. The latest certificate (June 2015) returns a B (score 83), comfortably above the UK average. The recommended improvements would push it to A (score 93). The latest certificate is from June 2015, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Across 2015–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at -0.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £353,000 is 37.1% above the 2020 sale price. Sold September 2020 for £257,500.

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
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageSingle
Cul-de-sacYes

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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.

5 Cotham Drive's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 04 Jun 2025

EPC Rating

B83

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Very Good

CO2 Emissions

1.8 t/year

Occupancy

—

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Cotham Drive, Wakefield, WF2 7FA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Cotham Drive has no planning applications on record.

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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.

The latest sale landed in the post-pandemic price surge — useful context when reading the figure.

Current estimate

£353,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -0.9% per year over 5 years.

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Last sold (2020)

£257,500

Growth on file: -0.9% per year over 5 years.

Sales timeline

16 September 2020Most recent
£257,500
-4.6%over 5 years
2 July 2015
£269,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in WF2 7FA: £420,000 (2025–2024).

Nearby sales in WF2 7FA

On the street

Versus other Cotham Drive homes

Four headline reads against 30 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m²

£2,362

Street avg £2,189

On par

Floor Area

109 m²

Street avg 114 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

1.8 t/year

Street avg 1.8 t/year

On par

Years Held

6 years

Street avg 7 years

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.

£420k

1 Cotham Drive

WF2 7FA

4 bed2 bath

£275k

1 Castle Crescent

WF2 7HX

3 bed

£235k

1 Field Gate Close

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3 bed2 bath

£209k

1 Apple Mews, Hendal Lane

WF2 7PB

3 bed

£178k

1 Cubley Avenue

WF2 7HG

3 bed

£701k

1 Almshouse Lane, Newmillerdam

WF2 7ST

5 bed

£252k

1 Crab Lane, Newmillerdam

WF2 7SU

2 bed

£219k

1 Castle View

WF2 7HZ

2 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

0.2 km

Standbridge Lane Standbridge Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Hendal Primary School. 10 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around WF2 7FA from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WF2 7FA

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FAQ

Common questions

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