Our Data Sources
161, Canal Lane, Wakefield has 41 entries in the Land Registry, most recently in January 2017 and a single entry in the EPC database dated December 2016.
We combine this information with that of neighbouring properties to estimate the property attributes and values.
The local information is scored as 5 out of 5 and is considered of high accuracy.
1Sales dated prior to 2007 are shown, but are not used in our calculations.
Price Range & Condition
The condition of a property plays an important role in determining its value, with the degree of impact varying by property type, size and location.
For 161, Canal Lane, Wakefield, we estimate a market value of £219,955 and a rental value of £1,206 per month when presented in very good decorative order. Should the property require extensive cosmetic improvement, those figures would reduce to £194,817 and £1,068 per month respectively.
Plot Size
HM Land Registry records the plot of land for 161, Canal Lane, Wakefield as measuring 136 m2.
That makes it the 18th largest plot in the postcode, where 27 of the 28 other houses have recorded plot data.
Energy Efficiency
161, Canal Lane, Wakefield has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of E. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 02 Dec 2016.
The property is connected to mains gas and has fully double glazed windows. It is heated using a boiler and radiators (mains gas).
Sold Prices
The most recent sale of 161, Canal Lane, Wakefield completed on 27th January 2017 at £155,000 and was recorded by HM Land Registry as a freehold house.
Since 1995 the property has sold 4 times.
Values of comparable properties have risen by 58.8% over the period since January 2017.
- Sold Jan 2017£155,000
- Sold Nov 2014£59,000
- Sold Dec 2003£82,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Since 2019 92 properties similar to 161, Canal Lane, Wakefield have sold within a radius of 710 metres, per the Land Registry and our network of Estate Agents.
The latest, on the 28th May 2026, was 85, Lee Moor Road, Wakefield, WF3 4EF, a freehold house which sold for £190,000.
Read more about house prices in WF3.
- Sold May 2026£190,000 | 3 Bed House85, Lee Moor Road, Wakefield, WF3 4EF85, Lee Moor Road, Wakefield, WF3 4EF
- Sold Apr 2026£130,000 | 3 Bed House157, Canal Lane, Wakefield, WF3 4EE157, Canal Lane, Wakefield, WF3 4EE
- Sold Jan 2026£150,000 | 3 Bed House19, Lee Moor Road, Wakefield, WF3 4EF19, Lee Moor Road, Wakefield, WF3 4EF
- Sold Nov 2025£175,000 | 3 Bed House195, Canal Lane, Wakefield, WF3 4EE195, Canal Lane, Wakefield, WF3 4EE
- Sold Sep 2025£160,000 | 3 Bed House11, Long Causeway, Wakefield, WF3 4JA11, Long Causeway, Wakefield, WF3 4JA
Nearby is defined as the radius comprising the nearest 2,000 addresses.
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Explore Nearby Properties
The surrounding properties have an average estimated value of £234,402, ranging from £169,105 to £348,956.
- 159 Canal Lane
3 Bed House | 5 m | Est. Value: £197,070
- 163 Canal Lane
4 Bed House | 7 m | Est. Value: £227,948
- 165 Canal Lane
3 Bed House | 11 m | Est. Value: £169,105
- 157 Canal Lane
3 Bed House | 12 m | Est. Value: £210,355
- 167 Canal Lane
3 Bed House | 18 m | Est. Value: £195,994
Location Comparison
Of the 108 addresses on Canal Lane, Stanley, Wakefield, WF3, 161, Canal Lane, Wakefield comes out as the 22nd largest and the 29th most expensive in our analysis of the public data.
It is also £49k less expensive than the average property across the WF3 district.
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Schools Nearby
- Stanley St Peters Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School400 m away
- Outwood Primary Academy Lofthouse Gate800 m away
- Stanley Grove Primary and Nursery Academy1.3 km away
- Rodillian Academy2.0 km away
- Outwood Grange Academy2.4 km away
- Oulton Academy2.6 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
- Outwood|2.0 km away
- Normanton|4.2 km away
- Wakefield Kirkgate|4.3 km away
Available Internet Speeds
Broadband here reaches superfast speeds, based on recent Ofcom data.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Superfast Broadband available in this area.
Risk of Flooding
The flood risk here is rated Very Low, based on Environment Agency data.
