3 Elder Grove, Wakefield, WF2 9AS
About 3 Elder Grove
3 Elder Grove is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Wakefield (WF2 9AS). It has a recorded floor area of 56 m² (around 603 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (April 2021) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in March 2011 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and main heating dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 88).
Across 1996–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 11.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £120,000 sits 57.9% above the 2017 sale of £76,000. Last changed hands 9 years ago, in June 2017. Across the public record there are 5 sales, relatively high churn for a single property.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms2
- Bathrooms1
Outside
- Private gardenYes
Building
- RefurbishedYes
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 20 April 2031
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Hot water efficiency decreased
Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+
Get a survey for this property
Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919 and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
From £820 · Includes VAT
Planning history
3 Elder Grove has no planning applications on record.
But the area is active
3 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Sales history & valuation
Price for 3 Elder Grove has grown more than fourfold since the 1996 starting point.
£120,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 11.8% per year over 21 years.
£76,000
Growth on file: 11.8% per year over 21 years.
Sales timeline
8 June 2017Most recent
£76,000
-20.0%over 10 years3 May 2007
£95,000
+25.0%over 10 months6 July 2006
£76,000
+181.5%over 9 years5 September 1996
£27,000
+285.7%over 7 months16 February 1996
£7,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in WF2 9AS: £105,000 (2025–2021).
Versus other Elder Grove homes
On floor area, 3 Elder Grove runs well behind the street norm.
Price per m²
£1,357
Street avg £1,434
Floor Area
56 m²
Street avg 62 m²
Habitable Rooms
4 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.2 t/year
Street avg 2.6 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
409/mo
Falling year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Darnley Avenue Victoria Ave — bus stop.
Closest school
0.6 km
Heart of Yorkshire Education Group. 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
51.4dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
40.8dB







