What kind of home is 39 Almshouse Lane, WF2 7ST?

39 Almshouse Lane, WF2 7ST is a 4-bedroom detached house.

When did 39 Almshouse Lane, WF2 7ST last change hands?

39 Almshouse Lane, WF2 7ST last sold for £440,000 in May 2016, around 10 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £115,000 in October 1997. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 39 Almshouse Lane, WF2 7ST changed over time?

Across 3 sales between October 1997 and May 2016, 39 Almshouse Lane, WF2 7ST rose from £115,000 to £440,000, a change of £325,000. That works out to roughly +7.5% per year compounded over 19 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 39 Almshouse Lane, WF2 7ST?

The current EPC rating for 39 Almshouse Lane, WF2 7ST is D with a score of 66 out of 100, lodged in June 2024. It has improved from a F recorded in April 2010 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 39 Almshouse Lane, WF2 7ST?

39 Almshouse Lane, WF2 7ST has a recorded floor area of 122 m² (1,313 sq ft), around 31 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 22% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in WF2 7ST. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 39 Almshouse Lane, WF2 7ST use?

The latest EPC at 39 Almshouse Lane, WF2 7ST records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 39 Almshouse Lane, WF2 7ST have?

39 Almshouse Lane, WF2 7ST has 2 approved extension applications on file including side and rear extension and single-storey front extension. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 39 Almshouse Lane, WF2 7ST?

39 Almshouse Lane, WF2 7ST is in council tax band E.

Which area is 39 Almshouse Lane, WF2 7ST in?

39 Almshouse Lane, WF2 7ST sits in Newmillerdam, Wakefield, Wakefield. It falls within the WF2 postcode district.

Is 39 Almshouse Lane, WF2 7ST in a safe area?

Police records around 39 Almshouse Lane, WF2 7ST 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 39 Almshouse Lane, WF2 7ST?

The closest primary school to 39 Almshouse Lane, WF2 7ST is Hendal Primary School (801m), one of 5 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Kettlethorpe High School (1.4km).

What is the nearest station to 39 Almshouse Lane, WF2 7ST?

The closest bus stop to 39 Almshouse Lane, WF2 7ST is Barnsley Rd Miller Court, 163m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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39 Almshouse Lane, Newmillerdam, Wakefield, WF2 7ST

3 sales on record4 planning records

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

122 m²

1313 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 66

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 39 Almshouse Lane

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

39 Almshouse Lane is a four-bedroom detached house in Newmillerdam, Wakefield, Wakefield (WF2 7ST). It has a recorded floor area of 122 m² (around 1313 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (June 2024) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in April 2010 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Very Good, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 77).

4 planning records sit against the property, 3 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, partial demolition and a garage conversion, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. At 122 m² it's 17.9% larger than the typical home in the postcode (104 m² median across 30 EPCs). Across 1997–2016, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £522,000 is 18.6% above the 2016 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£335/sq ft) was about 82.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 10 years since the last transfer (May 2016).

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms2

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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)

Jun 2024

EPC Rating

D66

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2014from Apr 2010

EPC improved fromF33toD66

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Low Energy Lighting

0%43%

More low energy lighting installed

Jun 2024from Mar 2014

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

43%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 39 Almshouse Lane, Newmillerdam, Wakefield, WF2 7ST, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Planning history includes recorded demolition works, indicating a major rebuild phase at this address.

4 applications on record at 39 Almshouse Lane, Newmillerdam, Wakefield, WF2 7ST

4decisions3extensions56documents

Flagged:Demolition

Jul 2012
Garage ConversionFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Single storey · Front of property
Single storey extensions to front and conversion of integral garage to a bedroom including bay window
Extension
Documents
10 docs on file
Reference
12/01223/FUL
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More recent applications — locked
ExtensionJul 2020Decision
DemolitionSept 2019Decision

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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.

Sale price has grown by over 3x since 1997.

Current estimate

£522,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.5% per year over 19 years.

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Last sold (2016)

£440,000

Growth on file: 7.5% per year over 19 years.

Sales timeline

2 May 2016Most recent
£440,000
+37.5%over 5 years
22 July 2010
£320,000
+178.3%over 12 years
6 October 1997
£115,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WF2 7ST: £650,000 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in WF2 7ST

On the street

Versus other Almshouse Lane homes

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

39 Almshouse Lane outperforms the street on habitable rooms by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,607

Street avg £2,520

Strongly above

Floor Area

122 m²

Street avg 122 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

9 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

4.2 t/year

Street avg 6.6 t/year

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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.

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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

Barnsley Rd Miller Court — bus stop.

Closest school

0.8 km

Hendal Primary School. 6 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WF2 7ST

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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