7 Barrass Yard, Wakefield, WF2 8WJ
About 7 Barrass Yard
7 Barrass Yard is a two-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Wakefield (WF2 8WJ). It has a recorded floor area of 60 m² (around 646 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2007 onwards and council tax band B. At 60 m² this is the 8th smallest of 11 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 49–81 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the top. On EPC score it ranks first in the building (80 versus a worst of 67). The latest certificate (November 2018) shows a C (score 80), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since October 2008. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor and lighting went from Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86). Main heating runs on electricity.
Today's modelled estimate of £110,000 is 11.3% below the 2005 sale of £123,995, a rare downward gap that often correlates with deferred maintenance or unfinished works. Held since June 2005 — that's 21 years off the open market, well above the local norm.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms2
- Bathrooms1
- Dining roomYes
- CloakroomYes
Outside
- ParkingAllocated
Building
- Heating systemElectric
- RefurbishedYes
Energy performance
For a compact home of this size, this rating sits in the top tier locally.
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water efficiency improved
More low energy lighting installed
Get a survey for this property
Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
From £820 · Includes VAT
Planning history
7 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
£110,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
£123,995
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
23 June 2005Most recent
£123,995
Median price across the last 5 sales in WF2 8WJ: £100,000 (2024–2021).
Versus other Barrass Yard homes
Years Held for 7 Barrass Yard runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.
Price per m²
£2,067
Street avg £1,867
Floor Area
60 m²
Street avg 59 m²
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
1.8 t/year
Street avg 2.2 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
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
0.1 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







