What type of property is 18 Darnley Avenue, WF2 9QJ?

18 Darnley Avenue, WF2 9QJ is a 2-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

When did 18 Darnley Avenue, WF2 9QJ last change hands?

18 Darnley Avenue, WF2 9QJ last sold for £105,000 in November 2017, around 9 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £35,000 in December 1997. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 18 Darnley Avenue, WF2 9QJ?

Across 3 sales between December 1997 and November 2017, 18 Darnley Avenue, WF2 9QJ rose from £35,000 to £105,000, a change of £70,000. That works out to roughly +5.7% per year compounded over 20 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 18 Darnley Avenue, WF2 9QJ have?

The current EPC rating for 18 Darnley Avenue, WF2 9QJ is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in April 2021. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 18 Darnley Avenue, WF2 9QJ?

18 Darnley Avenue, WF2 9QJ has a recorded floor area of 71 m² (764 sq ft), around 36 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 18 Darnley Avenue, WF2 9QJ heated?

The latest EPC at 18 Darnley Avenue, WF2 9QJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 18 Darnley Avenue, WF2 9QJ?

18 Darnley Avenue, WF2 9QJ 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.

Where is 18 Darnley Avenue, WF2 9QJ located?

18 Darnley Avenue, WF2 9QJ sits in Wakefield. It falls within the WF2 postcode district.

Is 18 Darnley Avenue, WF2 9QJ in a safe area?

Police records around 18 Darnley Avenue, WF2 9QJ 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 18 Darnley Avenue, WF2 9QJ?

The closest primary school to 18 Darnley Avenue, WF2 9QJ is Wakefield Flanshaw Junior and Infant School (476m), one of 20 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (684m), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 18 Darnley Avenue, WF2 9QJ?

The closest bus stop to 18 Darnley Avenue, WF2 9QJ is Darnley Avenue Balne Ln, 35m away. The nearest rail option is Wakefield Westgate Rail Station, 677m away.

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18 Darnley Avenue, Wakefield, WF2 9QJ

3 sales on record

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

71 m²

764 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 18 Darnley Avenue

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

18 Darnley Avenue is a two-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Wakefield (WF2 9QJ). It has a recorded floor area of 71 m² (around 764 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (April 2021) shows a C (score 70). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since May 2017. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85).

Across 1997–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £149,000 is 41.9% above the 2017 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£137/sq ft) was about 17.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sold in November 2017, so it's been off the market for around 9 years.

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

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
ParkingOff road

Building

Central heatingYes

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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)

Apr 2021

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2021from May 2017

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

0%80%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 18 Darnley Avenue, Wakefield, WF2 9QJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

18 Darnley 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.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

18 Darnley Avenue has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1997.

Current estimate

£149,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.7% per year over 20 years.

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Last sold (2017)

£105,000

Growth on file: 5.7% per year over 20 years.

Sales timeline

3 November 2017Most recent
£105,000
+138.6%over 17 years
28 September 2000
£44,000
+25.7%over 2 years
15 December 1997
£35,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WF2 9QJ: £124,400 (2023–2017).

Nearby sales in WF2 9QJ

On the street

Versus other Darnley Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 13 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Habitable Rooms for 18 Darnley Avenue lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,479

Street avg £1,419

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Floor Area

71 m²

Street avg 77 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.6 t/year

Street avg 3.2 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.

£190k

1 Beechwood Avenue

WF2 9JZ

2 bed1 bath

£195k

1 Beckley Road

WF2 9QB

3 bed1 bath

£201k

1 Elder Green

WF2 9AH

3 bed

£238k

1 Dempsey Close

WF2 9DZ

3 bed2 bath

£149k

1 Ennerdale Road

WF2 9HU

£145k

1 Balne Avenue

WF2 9AT

£135k

1 Borrowdale Road

WF2 9HL

£135k

1 Eagle Grove

WF2 9LL

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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Crime

7/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

Darnley Avenue Balne Ln — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Wakefield Flanshaw Junior and Infant School. 25 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WF2 9QJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.7dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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