2 Balne Avenue, Wakefield, WF2 9AT
About 2 Balne Avenue
2 Balne Avenue is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Wakefield (WF2 9AT). It has a recorded floor area of 71 m² (around 764 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (November 2018) shows a D (score 61), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in June 2014 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Poor to Average, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 79).
Untraded for 17 years, with the last transfer in January 2010. Today's modelled estimate of £120,000 sits 100% above the 2010 sale of £60,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£79/sq ft) was about 15.5% below the postcode norm.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms2
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 27 November 2028
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Hot water system changed
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+
More low energy lighting installed
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water system upgraded
More low energy lighting installed
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
2 Balne Avenue 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
2 Balne Avenue valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
£120,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
£60,000
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
29 January 2010Most recent
£60,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in WF2 9AT: £95,000 (2025–2019).
Versus other Balne Avenue homes
On price per m², 2 Balne Avenue runs well behind the street norm.
Price per m²
£845
Street avg £1,258
Floor Area
71 m²
Street avg 72 m²
Habitable Rooms
4 rooms
Street avg 4 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
3.7 t/year
Street avg 3.3 t/year
Similar properties nearby
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
Wakefield Flanshaw Junior and Infant 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
51.2dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
40.6dB







