What kind of home is 40 Alverthorpe Road, WF2 9NN?

40 Alverthorpe Road, WF2 9NN is a mid-terrace house.

When did 40 Alverthorpe Road, WF2 9NN last change hands?

40 Alverthorpe Road, WF2 9NN last sold for £81,000 in May 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £48,000 in March 2024. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 40 Alverthorpe Road, WF2 9NN?

The current EPC rating for 40 Alverthorpe Road, WF2 9NN is E with a score of 45 out of 100, lodged in June 2014. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 40 Alverthorpe Road, WF2 9NN?

40 Alverthorpe Road, WF2 9NN has a recorded floor area of 95 m² (1,023 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 40 Alverthorpe Road, WF2 9NN use?

The latest EPC at 40 Alverthorpe Road, WF2 9NN records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 40 Alverthorpe Road, WF2 9NN?

40 Alverthorpe Road, WF2 9NN is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 40 Alverthorpe Road, WF2 9NN in?

40 Alverthorpe Road, WF2 9NN sits in Wakefield. It falls within the WF2 postcode district.

Is 40 Alverthorpe Road, WF2 9NN in a safe area?

Police records around 40 Alverthorpe Road, WF2 9NN 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.

What schools are near 40 Alverthorpe Road, WF2 9NN?

The closest primary school to 40 Alverthorpe Road, WF2 9NN is Wakefield Lawefield Primary School (556m), one of 18 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (945m), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 40 Alverthorpe Road, WF2 9NN?

The closest bus stop to 40 Alverthorpe Road, WF2 9NN is Alverthorpe Road Denhale Ave, 35m away. The nearest rail option is Wakefield Westgate Rail Station, 754m away.

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40 Alverthorpe Road, Wakefield, WF2 9NN

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

95 m²

1023 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 45

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 40 Alverthorpe Road

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

40 Alverthorpe Road is a mid-terrace house in Wakefield (WF2 9NN). It has a recorded floor area of 95 m² (around 1023 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (June 2014) shows an E (score 45), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 3-band jump. The latest certificate is from June 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Across 2024–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 68.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £133,000 sits 64.2% above the 2024 sale of £81,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£79/sq ft) was about 20.3% below the postcode norm. Sold May 2024 for £81,000.

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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.

40 Alverthorpe Road's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 11 Jun 2024

EPC Rating

E45

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

6.6 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

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Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC EPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 40 Alverthorpe Road, Wakefield, WF2 9NN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

40 Alverthorpe Road 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.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

40 Alverthorpe Road changed hands twice within eighteen months — unusual for the area.

Current estimate

£133,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 68.8% per year over 1 year.

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Last sold (2024)

£81,000

Growth on file: 68.8% per year over 1 year.

Sales timeline

28 May 2024Most recent
£81,000
+68.8%
28 March 2024
£48,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WF2 9NN: £91,600 (2023–2006).

Nearby sales in WF2 9NN

On the street

Versus other Alverthorpe Road homes

Four headline reads against 6 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 40 Alverthorpe Road lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£853

Street avg £1,197

Below

Floor Area

95 m²

Street avg 85 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

6.6 t/year

Street avg 5.3 t/year

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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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1 Eagle Grove

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1 Acute Terrace

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1 Darnley Avenue

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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.

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Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

7/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

Alverthorpe Road Denhale Ave — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Wakefield Lawefield Primary School. 24 schools nearby.

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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around WF2 9NN from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.7dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WF2 9NN

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.2dB

Low

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60 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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