The Old Smithy, Wakefield
The Old Smithy, Wakefield
Description & Estimates







According to the public record, The Old Smithy, Wakefield is a period freehold house with 1,474 ft2 of internal area and sits on a 311 m2 plot.
Houses of this size in this area normally have 4 bedrooms with a garden.
Based on available information, and assuming reasonable condition, the estimated sale value for The Old Smithy, Wakefield is £277,626 and the estimated rental value is £1,357 per month.
Smithy Close, Crofton, Wakefield, WF4 is located in the borough of Wakefield within the WF4 postal district.
Our Data Sources
The Old Smithy, Wakefield has 31 entries in the Land Registry , most recently in February 2021 and a single entry in the EPC database dated August 2014.
We combine this information with that of neighbouring properties to estimate the property attributes and values.
The local information is scored as 2 out of 5 and is considered of medium accuracy.
Price Range & Condition
Decorative condition can have a big effect on a property's value and this effect varies depending on the type, size and location of the property.
If The Old Smithy, Wakefield is in very good condition we estimate a sale value of £291,507 and a rental value of £1,425 per month.
However, if the property needs a lot of cosmetic work we estimate a sale value of £258,192 and a rental value of £1,262 per month.
Recent Market Change
Over the past 12 months, the estimated sale value of The Old Smithy, Wakefield has increased by £5,248 (1.9%), while its estimated rental value has grown by £48 per month (3.5%). Based on current estimates, the property offers a gross rental yield of 5.9%.
Plot Size
According to data from HM Land Registry, The Old Smithy, Wakefield sits on a plot of 311 m2.
We have plot size data on 18 out of 21 other houses in the postcode and The Old Smithy, Wakefield sits on the largest plot.
Energy Efficiency
The Old Smithy, Wakefield has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of D. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 05 Aug 2014.
The property is not connected to mains gas and has single glazed windows. It is heated using Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Sold Prices
According to HM Land Registry, The Old Smithy, Wakefield was last sold on 2nd February 2021 for £245,000 and was recorded as a freehold house.
The property has had 3 sales since 1995.
Since February 2021, the market for similar properties has risen by 20.9%.
- Sold Feb 2021£245,000
- Sold Nov 2015£225,000
- Sold Mar 2000£97,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
According to the Land Registry and our network of Estate Agents, there have been 3 sales of properties similar to The Old Smithy, Wakefield within a radius of 850 metres over the last 2 years.
The most recent example is 23, Wentworth Drive, Wakefield, WF4 1LH, a freehold house which sold for £225,000 on the 21st October 2021.
Read more about house prices in WF4.
- Sold Oct 2021£225,000 | 4 Bed House23, Wentworth Drive, Wakefield, WF4 1LH23, Wentworth Drive, Wakefield, WF4 1LH
- Sold Feb 2018£220,000 | 4 Bed House10, Wentworth Drive, Wakefield, WF4 1LH10, Wentworth Drive, Wakefield, WF4 1LH
- Sold Sep 2013£206,500 | 4 Bed House30, Meadowfields Drive, Wakefield, WF4 1JE30, Meadowfields Drive, Wakefield, WF4 1JE
•Nearby is defined as the radius comprising the nearest 2,000 addresses.
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Location Comparison
Smithy Close, Crofton, Wakefield, WF4 has a total of 21 addresses. According to our analysis of all the public data, The Old Smithy, Wakefield is the largest and the most expensive property on the street.
When compared to the postcode district it is £24k more expensive than the average property in WF4.
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Schools Nearby
- 100mCrofton Infant School
- 100mCrofton Junior School
- 600mShay Lane Primary (J and I) School
- 200mCrofton Academy
- 3.7kmSt Thomas � Becket Catholic Secondary School, A Voluntary Academy
- 4.4kmOutwood Academy Freeston
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Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to The Old Smithy, Wakefield is Streethouse station, which is 2.9 kilometres away.
- 2.9kmStreethouse
- 3.7kmSandal & Agbrigg
- 4.4kmFitzwilliam
Available Internet Speeds
According to recent data from Ofcom, superfast broadband is available in this area.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Superfast broadband is available in the area.
Risk of Flooding
According to data from the Environment Agency, the flood risk in this area is considered to be very low.

