# 3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (WF4 1SJ)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 16 WOODLANDS, WAKEFIELD, CROFTON, WEST YORKSHIRE WF4 1SJ |
| Price | £250,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | C |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1967-1975 |
| Floor area | 104 m² |
| Last sold | £240,000 Jun 2025 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** C
- **Expiry date:** 24/01/2032
- **Current heating cost:** £775/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £12,500

### Recommendations
- W1 (£800 - £1,200)
- N (£4,000 - £6,000)
- X (£2,000)
- U (£3,500 - £5,500)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0380-2085-5190-2822-6211)

## Description

Introducing this extremely well proportioned three-bedroom extended semi-detached house located in a sought-after cul-de-sac neighbourhood. This property boasts a spacious living area, a modern open plan kitchen/diner and family room with integrated appliances, separate utility room and a private garden perfect for outdoor relaxation. With off-street parking to the front. The interior is well presented, with ample natural light creating a warm and inviting atmosphere throughout. Situated in a peaceful cul-de-sac residential area, this home offers a tranquil retreat from the hustle and bustle of city life while still being within easy reach of local amenities, schools, and transport links. Ideal for families or professionals seeking a comfortable and stylish living space, this property is a must-see. Contact us today to arrange a viewing and make this delightful house your new home.

## Property Photos

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan](/listings/photos/155361320/732963) - Floorplan

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC Rating Graph](/listings/photos/155361320/732968) - EPC Rating Graph

## FENSA Certificates

This property has 4 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #10776715
- **Address:** 16 Woodlands, Crofton, WF4 1SJ
- **Certificate Issued:** 03/02/2015
- **Work Completed:** 15/01/2015
- **Items:** 5 window(s)

### FENSA Certificate #4670785
- **Address:** 16 Woodlands, Crofton, WF4 1SJ
- **Certificate Issued:** 01/05/2007
- **Work Completed:** 24/03/2007
- **Items:** 1 door(s)

### FENSA Certificate #14349124
- **Address:** 16 Woodlands, Crofton, WF4 1SJ
- **Certificate Issued:** 13/12/2020
- **Work Completed:** 30/11/2020
- **Items:** 1 window(s)

### FENSA Certificate #16963469
- **Address:** 16 Woodlands, Crofton, WF4 1SJ
- **Certificate Issued:** 14/09/2025
- **Work Completed:** 05/08/2025
- **Items:** 1 window(s), 1 door(s)

## Sales History

*Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 16 WOODLANDS, CROFTON, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF4 1SJ | £240,000 | 20/06/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 16 WOODLANDS, CROFTON, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF4 1SJ | £235,000 | 01/12/2023 | Semi-detached |

## Sold Comparables

*Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 87 HALL PARK AVENUE, CROFTON, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF4 1LT | £170,000 | 06/01/2026 | Semi-detached |
| 5 WESTMORLAND CLOSE, CROFTON, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF4 1DL | £190,000 | 17/11/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 13 BRAND HILL DRIVE, CROFTON, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF4 1PB | £203,000 | 17/10/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 3 HAWTHORN AVENUE, CROFTON, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF4 1NS | £185,000 | 06/10/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 43 ASHDENE DRIVE, CROFTON, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF4 1PJ | £200,000 | 10/07/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 1 BRAND HILL DRIVE, CROFTON, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF4 1PB | £230,000 | 16/06/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 3 ASHDENE AVENUE, CROFTON, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF4 1LX | £220,000 | 12/05/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 11 WESTMORLAND CLOSE, CROFTON, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF4 1DL | £225,000 | 20/12/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 21 HALL PARK AVENUE, CROFTON, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF4 1LT | £210,000 | 08/12/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 3 LODGE LANE, CROFTON, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF4 1PD | £172,500 | 25/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 3 THE AVENUE, CROFTON, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF4 1NB | £225,000 | 09/09/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 53 HALL PARK AVENUE, CROFTON, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF4 1LT | £196,600 | 09/09/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 69 ASHDENE AVENUE, CROFTON, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF4 1LY | £181,000 | 12/08/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 36 BRAND HILL DRIVE, CROFTON, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF4 1PF | £210,000 | 29/07/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 3 HALL PARK AVENUE, CROFTON, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF4 1LT | £195,000 | 28/07/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 27 ASHDENE AVENUE, CROFTON, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF4 1LX | £240,000 | 30/06/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 22A HALL PARK AVENUE, CROFTON, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF4 1LT | £120,000 | 13/06/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 18 SHAY LANE, CROFTON, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF4 1NW | £209,000 | 19/05/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 5 ASHDENE AVENUE, CROFTON, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF4 1LX | £162,000 | 06/05/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 11 WESTMORLAND CLOSE, CROFTON, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF4 1DL | £201,000 | 10/02/2022 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 9 WOODLANDS, CROFTON, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF4 1SJ | £230,000 | 22/10/2021 | Semi-detached |

**Street average:** £230,000 (1 sale)
**Area average:** £197,255 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

*Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).*

- **Local average:** £208,711 (59 Semi-detached, WF4, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** +19.8%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Wakefield). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £715/mo
- **Realistic:** £794/mo
- **Optimistic:** £873/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Wakefield (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £723/mo

## Rental Comparables

*Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.*

| Title | Rent | Beds | Distance | As seen on |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Ash Street, WF4 | £850/mo | 3 | 0.81 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £850/mo (1 listing)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.34% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £106,250
- **Target investor price (1%):** £85,000

*Monthly rent ÷ price. 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak. Max investor price = rent ÷ 0.8% (Stoke-style target). Target investor price = rent ÷ 1% (strong cashflow band). Based on OpenRent comparables.*

## Rent-driven metrics

*Based on OpenRent comparables (median £850/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 4.1%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 24.5×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £-245/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -4%

*Gross yield = annual rent as % of price (no costs). Cost-to-rent = price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables); under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed. Cashflow = rent − mortgage − 10% maintenance − £25/mo compliance; assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term. ROI = annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £2,404/m²

## Capital growth trend

*Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.*

- **5y growth:** -4.3%
- **10y growth:** 69.5%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Wakefield; Semi-detached series; as of March 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 3.8%
- **5y growth (index):** 26.3%
- **10y growth (index):** 61.4%

## Flood risk

- **Zone:** 1
- **Risk:** Low
- **Source:** Job (default Low)

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