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40 Alverthorpe Road, Wakefield, WF2 9NN

Property type
Mid terrace
Habitable rooms
4
From EPC
Floor area
77 m²
829 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 74
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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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 77 m² (around 829 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (March 2026) shows a C (score 74). When first surveyed in June 2014 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor, roof efficiency went from Poor to Very Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 90). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. Across 2024–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 68.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £136,000 sits 67.9% above the 2024 sale of £81,000. Sold May 2024 for £81,000.

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Everything you need to know about 40 Alverthorpe Road

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Larger development activity nearbyRecent ownership pattern worth a look

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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 ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Mar 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C74
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Poor
CO2 Emissions
2.2 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 18 March 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2026from Jun 2014
EPC improved fromE45toC74
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Walls
Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation
PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Floor Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting
20%100%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

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

Because the property was built before 1919 and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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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.

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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

£136,000

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

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2024)

£81,000

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

Sales timeline

  1. 28 May 2024Most recent

    £81,000

    +68.8%

  2. 28 March 2024

    £48,000

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

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

£1,052

Street avg £1,196

On par

Floor Area

77 m²

Street avg 85 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.2 t/year

Street avg 5.3 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 40 Alverthorpe Road

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Larger development activity nearbyRecent ownership pattern worth a look

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£137k

1 Anderson Street

WF2 9QT

£138k

1 Acute Terrace

WF2 9JJ

£138k

1 Balne Avenue

WF2 9AT

£139k

1 Borrowdale Road

WF2 9HL

£145k

1 Ennerdale Road

WF2 9HU

£148k

1 Eagle Grove

WF2 9LL

£120k

1 Basford Court

WF2 9BT

£120k

1 Darnley Avenue

WF2 9QJ

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

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

409/mo

Falling 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.

Go deeper on the local area

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 road noise heatmap for WF2 9NN

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
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 40 Alverthorpe Road, Wakefield, WF2 9NN. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.