278, Horbury Road
278, Horbury Road
Description & Estimates
Public records show 278, Horbury Road, Wakefield to be a period freehold house with 882 ft2 of internal area, sitting on a 392 m2 plot.
In this area, houses of this size normally have 3 bedrooms with a garden.
278, Horbury Road, Wakefield has an estimated sale value of £240,135 and an estimated rental value of £1,311 per month, assuming reasonable condition and based on the information available.
Horbury Road, Wakefield, WF2 lies in the borough of Wakefield, within the WF2 postal district.
Our Data Sources
278, Horbury Road, Wakefield has a single entry in the Land Registry from June 2013 and a single entry in the EPC database dated November 2014.
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.
Price Range & Condition
In very good condition, we estimate 278, Horbury Road, Wakefield would be worth £252,141, with a potential rental value of £1,376 per month.
If substantial cosmetic improvements are needed, the estimated sale value falls to £223,325, with a rental value of £1,219 per month.
The extent to which decoration affects a property's value depends on its type, size and location.
Recent Market Change
The estimated sale value of 278, Horbury Road, Wakefield has climbed by £4,670 (1.9%) over the last year. During the same period, its estimated monthly rental value has risen by £49 (3.7%). The property's estimated gross yield is currently 6.6%.
Plot Size
278, Horbury Road, Wakefield occupies a 392 m2 plot as recorded by HM Land Registry.
Of the 17 other houses in this postcode, 16 have recorded plot sizes, and this one ranks as the 14th largest.
Energy Efficiency
278, Horbury Road, Wakefield has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of D. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 30 Nov 2014.
The property is not connected to mains gas and has fully double glazed windows. It is heated using Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Sold Prices
278, Horbury Road, Wakefield last changed hands on 25th June 2013, selling for £132,500. The transaction was logged as a freehold house by HM Land Registry.
That is its only recorded sale since 1995.
The market for similar properties has risen by 185.9% since June 2013.
- Sold Jun 2013£132,500
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Land Registry records and our Estate Agent network show 3 sales of comparable properties within 620 metres of 278, Horbury Road, Wakefield across the last 2 years.
Most recently, 280, Horbury Road, Wakefield, WF2 8QU, a freehold house, sold at £250,000 on the 6th February 2026.
Read more about house prices in WF2.
•Nearby is defined as the radius comprising the nearest 2,000 addresses.
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Location Comparison
Our analysis of the public data ranks 278, Horbury Road, Wakefield as the 204th largest and the 163rd most expensive of the 389 addresses on Horbury Road, Wakefield, WF2.
Against the WF2 postcode district average, it is £282 less expensive than the typical property.
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Schools Nearby
- 600mThe Mount Junior Infant & Nursery School
- 700mWakefield Snapethorpe Primary School
- 900mEnglish Martyrs Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
- 800mTrinity Academy Cathedral
- 1.6kmHorbury Academy
- 3.1kmSt Thomas � Becket Catholic Secondary School, A Voluntary Academy
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Public Transport Nearby
Wakefield Westgate station is the nearest stop to 278, Horbury Road, Wakefield at 2.0 kilometres away.
- 2.0kmWakefield Westgate
- 2.8kmWakefield Kirkgate
- 3.1kmSandal & Agbrigg
Available Internet Speeds
Ofcom's latest figures show superfast broadband available in this area.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Superfast broadband is available in the area.
Risk of Flooding
Environment Agency data suggests this area has a very low risk of flooding.
