What type of property is 6 Castle Hill, WF2 8YH?

6 Castle Hill, WF2 8YH is a 4-bedroom detached house.

When did 6 Castle Hill, WF2 8YH last change hands?

6 Castle Hill, WF2 8YH last sold for £267,500 in November 2024, around 2 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £64,995 in January 1996. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 6 Castle Hill, WF2 8YH appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between January 1996 and November 2024, 6 Castle Hill, WF2 8YH rose from £64,995 to £267,500, a change of £202,505. That works out to roughly +5% per year compounded over 29 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 6 Castle Hill, WF2 8YH?

The current EPC rating for 6 Castle Hill, WF2 8YH is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in January 2024. It has improved from a D recorded in June 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 6 Castle Hill, WF2 8YH?

6 Castle Hill, WF2 8YH has a recorded floor area of 88 m² (947 sq ft), around 22 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 49% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in WF2 8YH. Source: EPC Register.

How is 6 Castle Hill, WF2 8YH heated?

The latest EPC at 6 Castle Hill, WF2 8YH records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 6 Castle Hill, WF2 8YH?

6 Castle Hill, WF2 8YH is in council tax band C.

Where is 6 Castle Hill, WF2 8YH located?

6 Castle Hill, WF2 8YH sits in Wakefield. It falls within the WF2 postcode district.

What is crime like near 6 Castle Hill, WF2 8YH?

Police records around 6 Castle Hill, WF2 8YH 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.

Which schools serve 6 Castle Hill, WF2 8YH?

The closest primary school to 6 Castle Hill, WF2 8YH is Wakefield Snapethorpe Primary School (551m), one of 19 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Horbury Academy (1.5km), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 6 Castle Hill, WF2 8YH?

The closest bus stop to 6 Castle Hill, WF2 8YH is Dacre Avenue, 119m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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6 Castle Hill, Wakefield, WF2 8YH

3 sales on record

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

88 m²

947 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 6 Castle Hill

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

6 Castle Hill is a four-bedroom detached house in Wakefield (WF2 8YH). It has a recorded floor area of 88 m² (around 947 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (January 2024) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in June 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 83).

At 88 m² the property is well over the postcode median (61 m² across 14 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. 4 bedrooms is on the larger side for this postcode, where 3 is the typical count. Across 1996–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 5% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£282/sq ft) was about 104.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold November 2024 for £267,500.

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

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
ParkingOff road

Building

Heating systemGas
RefurbishedYes

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jan 2024

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2024from Jun 2009

EPC improved fromD63toC69

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

25%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 6 Castle Hill, Wakefield, WF2 8YH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

6 Castle Hill 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.

Latest sale on 6 Castle Hill was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£293,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.0% per year over 29 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£267,500

Growth on file: 5.0% per year over 29 years.

Sales timeline

22 November 2024Most recent
£267,500
+93.8%over 18 years
23 July 2006
£138,000
+112.3%over 10 years
19 January 1996
£64,995

Median price across the last 5 sales in WF2 8YH: £125,000 (2025–2017).

Nearby sales in WF2 8YH

On the street

Versus other Castle Hill homes

Four headline reads against 14 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 6 Castle Hill stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£3,040

Street avg £1,970

Strongly above

Floor Area

88 m²

Street avg 64 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.0 t/year

Street avg 2.6 t/year

Strongly below

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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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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

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

Dacre Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Wakefield Snapethorpe Primary School. 24 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

57.7dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for WF2 8YH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

47.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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