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5 Oakenshaw Street, Wakefield, WF1 5BT

UPRN:63083042Mid Terrace House2 bedsBuilt before 1900
FreeholdCouncil Tax: Band AEPC: D (68)
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 (2026-07-10T09:59:50.710426+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 Oakenshaw Street, Wakefield, WF1 5BT

HP Score

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

    Mixed signals - investigate

Evidence
19 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£121,000
£115k - £127kHigh
Estimate
£121k
Range
£115k – £127k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£650
£600 - £700
Monthly
£650
Yield
6.45%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

5 Oakenshaw Street earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 55/100. Investment score 54/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is elevated. Walkability is limited (67/100). 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 company ownershipHM Land Registry covenantsHM Land Registry Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
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HP Score
55/ 100
Mixed
Investment Score
54/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
82/ 100
Elevated
Walkability
67/ 100
Moderate
Transit & Bike
Transit 33Bike 60
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£121,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£650
Gross Yield6.45%
1y Growth+13.5%
3y Growth+1.4%
5y Growth+0.5%
10y Growth+4.6%
Last Sold Price£97,000 (2023-05-31)
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Risk Overview

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

Recent Apps
0WF1 5BT
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • 26/01910/FUL
    Redevelopment of St Thomas `a Becket Catholic Secondary School, including demolition of majority of existing buildings and construction of replacement part-two part-three storey building, as well as new and reconfigured parking and access arrangements, new and enhanced landscaping, reinstatement of hard outdoor PE space, SEND garden, installation of sub-station and switch room, and drainage works to existing playing fields.
    Pending
  • 26/01843/EIASO
    For the redevelopment of St Thomas à Becket School
    Pending
  • 26/01527/TPO
    T1 Maple - Crown Lift to 4metres. T2 - Crown Lift to 3.5metres to clear streetlight. T3 Cherry - Fell (dead). T4 Horse Chestnut - Crown Lift to 4metres for vehicle access. G1 Maple - Crown Lift to 4metres. G2 Various - Crown Lift to 3.5metres over parking area. G3 Sycamore and Lime - Crown Lift to 4metres for vehicle access. G4 Various - Crown Lift to 4metres for vehicle access.
    Approved
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Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership58.5%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeFreehold
  • Last Ownership Change2023-05-31
  • 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 Occupied31%
Age Distribution
0-15 21%16-64 69%65+ 10%
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Schools Nearby

  • Sandal Magna Community Academy
    0.2 mi
    Good
  • The Castle Nursery School
    0.3 mi
    Good
  • St Thomas à Becket Catholic Secondary School, A Voluntary Academy
    0.5 mi
    Good
  • Methodist Voluntary Controlled Junior, Infant and Nursery School: With Communication Resource
    0.8 mi
    Good

6 of 13 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

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Comparables

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  • 18 Oakenshaw Street
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    £110k
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  • 26 Oakenshaw Street
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    £120k
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  • 5 Oakenshaw Street
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    £97k
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  • 5 Oakenshaw Street
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    £104k
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