What kind of home is 23 Brighton Street, WF2 8TD?

23 Brighton Street, WF2 8TD is a mid-terrace house.

When did 23 Brighton Street, WF2 8TD last change hands?

23 Brighton Street, WF2 8TD last sold for £47,500 in December 2015, around 10 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 23 Brighton Street, WF2 8TD have?

The current EPC rating for 23 Brighton Street, WF2 8TD is D with a score of 66 out of 100, lodged in June 2022. It has improved from a F recorded in May 2014 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 23 Brighton Street, WF2 8TD?

23 Brighton Street, WF2 8TD has a recorded floor area of 50 m² (538 sq ft). That makes it about 14% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in WF2 8TD. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 23 Brighton Street, WF2 8TD use?

The latest EPC at 23 Brighton Street, WF2 8TD records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 23 Brighton Street, WF2 8TD?

23 Brighton Street, WF2 8TD is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 23 Brighton Street, WF2 8TD in?

23 Brighton Street, WF2 8TD sits in Wakefield. It falls within the WF2 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 23 Brighton Street, WF2 8TD?

Police records around 23 Brighton Street, WF2 8TD 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 23 Brighton Street, WF2 8TD?

The closest primary school to 23 Brighton Street, WF2 8TD is Wakefield Lawefield Primary School (176m), one of 19 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is CAPA College (777m), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 23 Brighton Street, WF2 8TD?

The closest bus stop to 23 Brighton Street, WF2 8TD is Park Grove Rd Horbury Road, 155m away. The nearest rail option is Wakefield Westgate Rail Station, 712m away.

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23 Brighton Street, Wakefield, WF2 8TD

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

50 m²

538 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 66

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 23 Brighton Street

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

23 Brighton Street is a mid-terrace house in Wakefield (WF2 8TD). It has a recorded floor area of 50 m² (around 538 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (June 2022) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in May 2014 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 89), a 2-band jump.

Today's modelled estimate of £125,000 sits 163.2% above the 2015 sale of £47,500. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£88/sq ft) was about 17.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 10 years since the last transfer (December 2015).

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jun 2022

EPC Rating

D66

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.4 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2022from May 2014

EPC improved fromF36toD66

Heating Controls

ThermostatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Walls

Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Floor Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) wallsLow flood risk

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

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 23 Brighton Street, Wakefield, WF2 8TD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

23 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.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

23 Brighton Street valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£125,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2015)

£47,500

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

18 December 2015Most recent
£47,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in WF2 8TD: £95,000 (2025–2023).

Nearby sales in WF2 8TD

On the street

Versus other Brighton Street homes

Four headline reads against 20 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

CO₂ Emissions for 23 Brighton Street runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£950

Street avg £1,207

On par

Floor Area

50 m²

Street avg 60 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.4 t/year

Street avg 3.5 t/year

Above

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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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2 bed1 bath

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1 Bembridge Court

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1 Augusta Court

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1 Camellia Close

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£143k

1 Castle Street

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£143k

1 Chantry Road

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1 Barrass Yard

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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

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.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around WF2 8TD from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WF2 8TD

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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