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23 Riverdale Avenue, Stanley

WF3 4LF

WAKEFIELD

Current

C

72

Potential

C

79

At a Glance

About This Property

This semi-detached house is located in WAKEFIELD, WF3 4LF. The property offers 148m² (1593 sq ft) of spacious living space with 6 habitable rooms. It is a post-war property from the mid-20th century. The property holds an EPC rating of C (72/100), meeting the government's target standard for energy efficiency. The gas central heating system has good efficiency, indicating a relatively modern, well-maintained boiler. The property has good loft insulation, though topping up to the recommended 270mm depth could provide additional energy savings. Double glazing is installed, though the efficiency rating suggests older units. Modern low-E double glazing can be up to 40% more efficient than units installed before 2002. Estimated annual energy costs are £2417, comprising £1973 for heating, £253 for hot water, and £191 for lighting. The property produces 4.7 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is moderate for a UK home. The property last sold in January 2024 for £127,000.

How Does 23 Riverdale Avenue Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 72/100, this WAKEFIELD property is above average, performing better than 60% of UK properties. Energy costs of £2417 annually are £617 above the UK average. Improvements could reduce bills significantly. At 148m², this property is significantly larger than the average UK home (87m²).

Data source: Comparisons based on UK national statistics from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.This property is located in the WF3 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property72
Average60
+20% better
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vs WAKEFIELD

This property72
Average62
+16% better
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vs WF3

This property72
Average63
+14% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 72/100, this property is good and performs better than approximately 60% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 40% nationally

Energy Costs: £1692/year more than the WAKEFIELD average

Energy Efficiency Rating

📊 Official EPC Register Data
A92-100
B81-91
C69-80
Current
D55-68
E39-54
F21-38
G1-20

Current Rating

C(72 points)

Potential Rating

C(79 points)

Based on assessment dated 16 Sept 2023

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Property Information

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Full Address

23 Riverdale Avenue

Stanley

WF3 4LF

WAKEFIELD

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Property Type

House

Semi-Detached

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1950-1966

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Floor Area

148.0

6.0 total rooms

6.0 heated

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Tenure

Owner-occupied

Efficiency Score

72 / 100

Potential: 79

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CO₂ Emissions

4.7 tonnes/year

32 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

180 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

16 Sept 2023

marketed sale

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About WAKEFIELD

WAKEFIELD is situated in West Yorkshire, Yorkshire. Properties in WAKEFIELD have an average EPC rating of D (score 62/100). Heating costs are £1248 above the local average, suggesting room for improvement. The WF3 postcode district contains over 11200 registered properties. Built during the mid-20th century suburban expansion, this property reflects the housing developments common to the WAKEFIELD area.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Property Sale History

£127,000

11 January 2024

Type: Semi-Detached

Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

£1973.0/yr

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Hot Water

£253.0/yr

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Lighting

100.0% low energy

£191.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Cavity wall, filled cavity

Average
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Roof

Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation

Good
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Windows

Fully double glazed

Average
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Floor

Suspended, insulated

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Heating System

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

Good

Main Fuel

mains gas (not community)

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Lighting

Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets

Very Good

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Stanley Grove Primary and Nursery Academy

Primary
📍0.4 miles awayWF3 4NT
?Not yet rated

Outwood Academy City Fields

Secondary
📍0.8 miles awayWF1 4SF

Last inspected: Mar 2022

Good

Outwood Primary Academy Park Hill

Primary
📍0.9 miles awayWF1 4QY

Last inspected: Sept 2022

Good

Stanley St Peters Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Primary
📍1 miles awayWF3 4HS

Last inspected: Nov 2021

Good

Wakefield Pinders Primary (JIN) School

Primary
📍1 miles awayWF1 3SQ

Last inspected: Sept 2023

Good

St Austin's Catholic Primary School

Primary
📍1.1 miles awayWF1 3PF

Last inspected: Oct 2023

Good

Newton Hill Community School

Primary
📍1.1 miles awayWF1 2HR

Last inspected: May 2019

Good

Outwood Primary Academy Greenhill

Primary
📍1.1 miles awayWF1 4LU
?Not yet rated

About school ratings: Ofsted ratings range from Outstanding to Inadequate. These ratings are based on inspections of teaching quality, leadership, pupil behavior, and safety. Note that school catchment areas vary - check with the school or local council for admission details.

Data source: School information from Get Information About Schools (GIAS). Distances are approximate. Always verify school catchment areas directly with the school or local education authority.

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Broadband & Connectivity

🚀Ultrafast Broadband

Average download speed: 500 Mbps

⚡ Gigabit Available
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Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:500 Mbps
Maximum:1000 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:50 Mbps
Average:200 Mbps
Maximum:200 Mbps

Available Providers

Virgin MediaHyperopticBTSkyTalkTalk

What do these speeds mean? 10-30 Mbps: Good for browsing and streaming. 30-100 Mbps: Great for multiple users and HD streaming. 100-300 Mbps: Excellent for 4K streaming and gaming. 300+ Mbps: Perfect for large households and heavy internet use.

Data source: Broadband speeds are from Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 report (July 2025 release). Data shows typical speeds available in this postcode area. Actual speeds at this specific property may vary depending on line quality, distance from exchange, and chosen provider. Always verify availability with providers before committing.

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Area Safety

Above Average134 incidents/month

The surrounding area (1-mile radius) has slightly above average crime levels

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
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violent crime

61 incidents (46%)

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Vehicle crime

13 incidents (10%)

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Burglary

11 incidents (8%)

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Public order

11 incidents (8%)

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Anti-social behaviour

10 incidents (7%)

About this data: Crime statistics show incidents reported during April 2026 within a 1-mile radius. Data from Police.uk, updated monthly.

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About this EPC: Energy Performance Certificates are valid for 10 years and are required when a property is built, sold, or rented. Learn more about EPCs or book an EPC assessment.

Cost estimates are approximate and actual savings may vary. Find local tradesmen to get accurate quotes for improvements.

Data Sources: This report contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Data from: UK Energy Performance Certificate Register, HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, and Police.uk crime statistics.

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