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5 College Grove Road, Wakefield, WF1 3RL

UPRN:63025391Detached House4 bedsBuilt 1930-1949
FreeholdCouncil Tax: Band GEPC: D (63)
Data freshness:Price Paid· freshPrice Paid: fresh, refreshed 4d ago (2026-11-01T14:09:36.636851+00:00)Planning· 3mo agoPlanning: ageing, refreshed 3mo ago (2026-08-17T07:47:37.616237+00:00)EPC· 6mo agoEPC: stale, refreshed 6mo ago (2026-05-20T10:58:39.129138+00:00)Risk· 5mo agoRisk: stale, refreshed 5mo ago (2026-06-18T00:00:00+00:00)Connectivity· 1mo agoConnectivity: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-03T06:43:10.905825+00:00)Schools· 1mo agoSchools: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-06T08:24:30.427161+00:00)Amenities· 1mo agoAmenities: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-09-23T00:00:00+00:00)Area· Census 2021Area: static reference data (Census 2021); authoritative and does not refresh
5 College Grove Road, Wakefield, WF1 3RL

HP Score

Mixed
Verdict
today
  • Verdict: INVESTIGATE, on a scale of Buy, Investigate, Avoid.

    Mixed signals - investigate

Evidence
19 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£557,000
£529k - £585kHigh
Estimate
£557k
Range
£529k – £585k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£2,550
£2k - £3k
Monthly
£2,550
Yield
5.49%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

5 College Grove Road earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 53/100. Investment score 56/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is elevated. Walkability is good (75/100). Flood risk is not assessed: check the Environment Agency long-term flood map before offering. Tenure is freehold. Every figure here comes from the live HomePortfolio API; anything it does not publish is left out.

Key SourcesEPC RegisterPortal listingsOfcom Connected NationsOfcom mobile coverageMarket estimates (third-party AVM)Defra strategic noise mapping, England Round 4 (Contains Defra data © Crown copyright and database right 2023-2024, Open Government Licence v3.0)Walk ScoreONS Census 2021Police.ukHM Land Registry company ownershipHM Land Registry covenantsHM Land Registry leasesHM Land Registry Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
HP Score
53/ 100
Mixed
Investment Score
56/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
99/ 100
Elevated
Walkability
75/ 100
High
Transit & Bike
Transit 73Bike 53
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£557,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£2,550
Gross Yield5.49%
1y Growth-
3y Growth+1.4%
5y Growth+0.5%
10y Growth+4.6%
Last Sold Price-

Risk Overview

  • Flood RiskUnknown
  • SubsidenceLow
  • RadonModerate
  • MiningUnknown
  • LandslideLow
  • Air QualityLow
  • NoiseLow

Planning Activity

Recent Apps
1WF1 3RL
Approval Rate
100%12mo
Development
low
  • 26/01991/TCA
    Minor pruning to selective branches of 1 Plane Tree to clear street light.
    Pending
  • 25/00779/SUB15
    Discharge of Condition 5 (stone) and Condition 9 (internal floor finish) from approved application 25/00779/LBC
    Pending
  • 26/01906/FUL
    Refurbishment of the theatre, including partial demolition, and the addition of a new second floor extension to the West Wing to provide new back-of-house facilities, an accessible entrance, a new accessible lift and stairs, and a new accessible scene dock. Demolition of existing ancillary spaces at the north end of the site and the addition of an enlarged rooftop plant space. External alterations include the addition of smoke vents to the existing roof, new smoke vents to the northern elevation and window replacements. Partial demolition of internal walls and floors, a new bar area, increased WC provision, a new dressing room, and a new studio. Alterations to the auditorium flooring rake, new seating, rearrangement of services and technical equipment, plaster repairs and redecoration of existing interior.
    Pending

Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership58.5%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeFreehold
  • Last Ownership Change-
  • SourceLand Registry

Connectivity

Broadband (Standard)
15 Mbps
Mobile 4G/5G Coverage
EEThreeO2Vodafone
EV Charger
-
PTAL Rating
-

Area Profile

Median EarningsLocal authority£29,954
Population Density-
Owner Occupied34%
Age Distribution
0-15 17%16-64 70%65+ 13%

Schools Nearby

  • Queen Elizabeths School Wakefield
    0.1 mi
    Inspected by ISI
  • Wakefield St Johns Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior and Infant School
    0.2 mi
    Good
  • Heart of Yorkshire Education Group
    0.4 mi
    -
  • St Austin's Catholic Primary School
    0.4 mi
    Good

3 of 10 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

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