21 Brighton Street, Wakefield, WF2 8TD
About 21 Brighton Street
21 Brighton Street is a mid-terrace house in Wakefield (WF2 8TD). It has a recorded floor area of 69 m² (around 743 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (January 2026) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in July 2013 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and lighting went from Very Poor to Average; while window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 2-band jump. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.
Across 1996–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £126,000 sits 93.8% above the 2023 sale of £65,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£88/sq ft) was about 16.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 69 m² it's 24.3% larger than the typical home in the postcode (56 m² median across 20 EPCs). Most recent transfer: November 2023 at £65,000.
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Energy performance
Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls changed
More low energy lighting installed
Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919 and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
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Planning history
21 Brighton Street has no planning applications on record.
But the area is active
4 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Sales history & valuation
Sale price has at least doubled since 1996.
£126,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.2% per year over 27 years.
£65,000
Growth on file: 3.2% per year over 27 years.
Sales timeline
14 November 2023Most recent
£65,000
+8.3%over 9 years3 July 2014
£60,000
+118.2%over 18 years27 June 1996
£27,500
Median price across the last 5 sales in WF2 8TD: £95,000 (2025–2021).
Nearby sales in WF2 8TD
Versus other Brighton Street homes
On floor area, 21 Brighton Street stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£942
Street avg £1,207
Floor Area
69 m²
Street avg 59 m²
Habitable Rooms
4 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.4 t/year
Street avg 3.5 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
7/mo
Rising year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.2 km
Park Grove Rd Horbury Road — bus stop.
Closest school
0.2 km
Wakefield Lawefield Primary School. 25 schools nearby.
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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
54.0dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
44.8dB