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12 Barrass Yard, Wakefield, WF2 8WJ

Property type
End terrace
Floor 02
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
1
Floor area
42 m²
452 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 76
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Private Rental
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Overview

About 12 Barrass Yard

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

12 Barrass Yard is a two-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Wakefield (WF2 8WJ). It has a recorded floor area of 42 m² (around 452 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band B. At 42 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (42–81 m²). The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (April 2026) shows a C (score 76), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since November 2012. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 83). Main heating runs on electricity. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Today's modelled estimate of £118,000 is 13.2% below the 2005 sale of £135,995, below the original sale price, which typically signals condition or completion-status changes worth verifying. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£301/sq ft) was about 79.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Untraded for 21 years, with the last transfer in June 2005. At 42 m² it's 27.6% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (58 m² median across 10 EPCs).

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

  • Bedrooms2
  • Bathrooms1

Outside

  • GarageYes

Building

  • RefurbishedYes
Before you decide

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

12 Barrass Yard's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Apr 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C76
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
0.5 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 19 April 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2026from Nov 2012
Hot Water
PoorAverage

Hot water efficiency improved

Wall Insulation
InsulatedInsulated Cavity

Wall insulation upgraded

Roof
GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
25%100%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

21st century2nd Floor FlatEPC CNo mains gasLow flood risk

Because the property has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 12 Barrass Yard, Wakefield, WF2 8WJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

12 Barrass Yard has no planning applications on record.

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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.
Current estimate

£118,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2005)

£135,995

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 26 June 2005Most recent

    £135,995

Median price across the last 5 sales in WF2 8WJ: £100,000 (2024–2021).

On the street

Versus other Barrass Yard homes

Four headline reads against 10 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 12 Barrass Yard stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£3,238

Street avg £1,848

Strongly above

Floor Area

42 m²

Street avg 59 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

0.5 t/year

Street avg 2.1 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 12 Barrass Yard

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the area

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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.

Crime

409/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Park Grove Rd Horbury Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Wakefield Lawefield Primary School. 25 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

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 8WJ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for WF2 8WJ

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.9dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for WF2 8WJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.7dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 12 Barrass Yard, Wakefield, WF2 8WJ. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.