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29 Willow Road, Alverthorpe, Wakefield, WF2 9TH

5 sales on record
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
84 m²
904 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 74
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 29 Willow Road

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

29 Willow Road is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Alverthorpe, Wakefield, Wakefield (WF2 9TH). It has a recorded floor area of 84 m² (around 904 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (July 2023) shows a C (score 74). When first surveyed in November 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 87). Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history.

Across 1995–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £245,000 sits 63.3% above the 2017 sale of £150,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£166/sq ft) was about 89.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last changed hands 9 years ago, in November 2017. Across the public record there are 5 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 71% of similar EPCs).

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

  • Bedrooms3
  • Bathrooms2

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • ParkingOff road
  • Summer houseYes

Building

  • Previously extendedYes
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 29 Willow Road

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

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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.
Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Jul 2023

EPC Rating

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

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2010from Nov 2009
Hot Water
AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting
0%44%

More low energy lighting installed

Jul 2023from May 2010
EPC improved fromD65toC74
Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation
PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
44%100%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC CExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

Because the property has been extended more than once, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

From £885 · Includes VAT

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 29 Willow Road, Alverthorpe, Wakefield, WF2 9TH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

29 Willow 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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 1995.

Current estimate

£245,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.4% per year over 22 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2017)

£150,000

Growth on file: 4.4% per year over 22 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 1 November 2017Most recent

    £150,000

    +20.0%over 7 years

  2. 19 February 2010

    £125,000

    -13.8%

  3. 15 January 2010

    £145,000

    +70.7%over 7 years

  4. 28 August 2002

    £84,950

    +46.5%over 6 years

  5. 29 December 1995

    £57,995

Median price across the last 5 sales in WF2 9TH: £220,000 (2022–2014).

On the street

Versus other Willow Road homes

Four headline reads against 7 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 29 Willow Road runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,786

Street avg £2,317

Strongly below

Floor Area

84 m²

Street avg 83 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.5 t/year

Street avg 3.6 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 29 Willow Road

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

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · every report is £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.
£238k

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WF2 9DZ

3 bed2 bath
£201k

1 Elder Green

WF2 9AH

3 bed
£195k

1 Beckley Road

WF2 9QB

3 bed1 bath
£190k

1 Beechwood Avenue

WF2 9JZ

2 bed1 bath
£317k

1 Ashleigh Avenue

WF2 9DA

4 bed1 bath
£251k

1 Cartwright Fold

WF2 9UB

£220k

1 Elizabeth Court

WF2 9NG

£333k

1 Corbett Drive

WF2 9EA

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

Reported crime in the wider district is trending notably upward year-on-year.

Crime

7/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Flanshaw Lane Willow Ln — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Alverthorpe St Paul's CofE (VA) School 3-11yrs. 22 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 9TH from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for WF2 9TH

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.0dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for WF2 9TH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.2dB

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 29 Willow Road, Alverthorpe, Wakefield, WF2 9TH. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.