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8 Finch Avenue, Wakefield, WF2 6SE

UPRN:63039176Detached House4 bedsBuilt 1976-1982
FreeholdCouncil Tax: Band EEPC: C (73)
Data freshness:Price Paid· freshPrice Paid: fresh, refreshed 5d ago (2026-11-01T14:10:51.249426+00:00)Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T09:59:57.557363+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· 4mo agoSchools: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-07T09:14:45.605452+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
8 Finch Avenue, Wakefield, WF2 6SE

HP Score

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

    Mixed signals - investigate

Evidence
18 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£440,000
£418k - £462kHigh
Estimate
£440k
Range
£418k – £462k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£1,850
£2k - £2k
Monthly
£1,850
Yield
5.05%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

8 Finch Avenue earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 66/100. Investment score 67/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is moderate. Walkability is limited (32/100). 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)HM Land Registry sales matched to addressDefra 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 covenantsHM Land Registry Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
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HP Score
66/ 100
Mixed
Investment Score
67/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
39/ 100
Elevated
Walkability
32/ 100
Mixed
Transit & Bike
Transit 7Bike 30
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£440,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£1,850
Gross Yield5.05%
1y Growth-
3y Growth+2.3%
5y Growth+2.4%
10y Growth+3.8%
Last Sold Price£250,000 (2013-01-11)
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Risk Overview

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

Recent Apps
0WF2 6SE
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • 26/01968/TPO
    Felling of two Ash trees.
    Pending
  • 25/02341/NMC01
    Non material amendment to approved application 2502341/FUL dated 16.02.2026 (Removal of existing conservatory for single storey rear extension, part two-storey/part first-floor extension to side/rear, two-storey extension to the front, loft conversion to habitable space and associated boundary treatments and entrance gate) to permit Raised eaves on the Link between Garage & Main House; Un-Coursed Random Range Effect Stone Cladding Slips to Entrance Porch; Darker Brick Band to Garage; Replaced Vertical Combination Roof Velux Windows serving Bedroom 2 for traditional windows and Alterations to windows in side elevation.
    Pending
  • 26/01821/FUL
    Full Application for 1no Dwelling and a Detached Garage (Resubmission of Approved Application 22/00353/FUL)
    Pending
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Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership70.8%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeFreehold
  • Last Ownership Change2013-01-11
  • SourceLand Registry
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Connectivity

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

Median EarningsLocal authority£29,954
Population Density-
Owner Occupied93%
Age Distribution
0-15 14%16-64 54%65+ 32%
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Schools Nearby

  • Kettlethorpe High School
    0.4 mi
    Report card2026

    Ofsted no longer awards a single overall grade.

  • Hendal Primary School
    0.7 mi
    Area grades2024

    Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.

  • Camphill Wakefield (Pennine Camphill Community Ltd)
    1.0 mi
    -
  • Sandal Castle VA Community Primary School
    1.0 mi
    Area grades2025

    Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.

4 of 12 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

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Comparables

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  • 1 Finch Avenue
    -
    £450k
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  • 21 Finch Avenue
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    £550k
    -
  • 7 Finch Avenue
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    £321k
    -
  • 5 Finch Avenue
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    £300k
    -