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169 Thornes Lane, Wakefield, WF2 8PH

UPRN:63113065Mid Terrace House2 bedsBuilt 1900-1929
FreeholdCouncil Tax: Band AEPC: D (60)
Data freshness:Listing· 8mo agoListing: stale, refreshed 8mo ago (2026-03-23T08:38:43.027431+00:00)Price Paid· freshPrice Paid: fresh, refreshed 3d ago (2026-11-01T14:11:50.660424+00:00)Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T09:59:59.661925+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
169 Thornes Lane, Wakefield, WF2 8PH

HP Score

Strong
Verdict
3 days ago
  • Verdict: INVESTIGATE, on a scale of Buy, Investigate, Avoid.

    Strong fundamentals; flood risk not assessed

Evidence
18 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£157,000
£149k - £165kHigh
Estimate
£157k
Range
£149k – £165k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£850
£800 - £900
Monthly
£850
Yield
6.50%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

169 Thornes Lane earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 77/100. Investment score 68/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is low. Walkability is good (73/100). 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
HP Score
77/ 100
Strong
Investment Score
68/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
29/ 100
Moderate
Walkability
73/ 100
High
Transit & Bike
Transit 36Bike 46
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£157,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£850
Gross Yield6.50%
1y Growth-1.3%
3y Growth+2.3%
5y Growth+2.4%
10y Growth+3.8%
Last Sold Price£150,000 (2023-09-08)

Risk Overview

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

Planning Activity

Recent Apps
0WF2 8PH
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • 26/01933/TCA
    Fell two dead Willow trees
    Pending
  • 26/01836/FUL
    Reconstruction of fire damaged commercial building
    Pending
  • 26/01811/ADV
    Non illuminated signage scheme
    Pending

Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership70.8%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeFreehold
  • Last Ownership Change2023-09-08
  • SourceLand Registry

Connectivity

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

Area Profile

Median EarningsLocal authority£29,954
Population Density1,123 /km²
Owner Occupied69%
Age Distribution
0-15 13%16-64 59%65+ 28%

Schools Nearby

  • Methodist Voluntary Controlled Junior, Infant and Nursery School: With Communication Resource
    0.3 mi
    Good
  • Trinity Academy Cathedral
    0.5 mi
    Report card2026

    Ofsted no longer awards a single overall grade.

  • Wakefield Lawefield Primary School
    0.5 mi
    Good
  • The Mount Junior Infant & Nursery School
    0.7 mi
    Good

5 of 11 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

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