12 Barrass Yard, Wakefield, WF2 8WJ
About 12 Barrass Yard
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).
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms2
- Bathrooms1
Outside
- GarageYes
Building
- RefurbishedYes
Energy performance
12 Barrass Yard's carbon output is low for the local stock.
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 19 April 2036
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Hot water efficiency improved
Wall insulation upgraded
Roof insulation improved
More low energy lighting installed
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
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Planning history
12 Barrass Yard 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
£118,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
£135,995
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
26 June 2005Most recent
£135,995
Median price across the last 5 sales in WF2 8WJ: £100,000 (2024–2021).
Versus other Barrass Yard homes
On price per m², 12 Barrass Yard stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£3,238
Street avg £1,848
Floor Area
42 m²
Street avg 59 m²
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
0.5 t/year
Street avg 2.1 t/year
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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.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
53.9dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
44.7dB







