What kind of home is 19 Birchtree Close, WF1 4TF?

19 Birchtree Close, WF1 4TF is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

What did 19 Birchtree Close, WF1 4TF sell for?

19 Birchtree Close, WF1 4TF last sold for £53,000 in March 2000, around 26 years ago. Before that, it sold for £42,000 in March 1996, so prices have been rising over 4 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 19 Birchtree Close, WF1 4TF appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between March 1996 and March 2000, 19 Birchtree Close, WF1 4TF rose from £42,000 to £53,000, a change of £11,000. That works out to roughly +5.9% per year compounded over 4 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 19 Birchtree Close, WF1 4TF?

The current EPC rating for 19 Birchtree Close, WF1 4TF is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in July 2026. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 19 Birchtree Close, WF1 4TF?

19 Birchtree Close, WF1 4TF has a recorded floor area of 68 m² (732 sq ft), around 23 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 19 Birchtree Close, WF1 4TF use?

The latest EPC at 19 Birchtree Close, WF1 4TF records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 19 Birchtree Close, WF1 4TF?

19 Birchtree Close, WF1 4TF is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 19 Birchtree Close, WF1 4TF in?

19 Birchtree Close, WF1 4TF sits in Wakefield. It falls within the WF1 postcode district.

Is 19 Birchtree Close, WF1 4TF in a safe area?

Police records around 19 Birchtree Close, WF1 4TF show an average of 585 reported crimes per month over the last 14 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 41% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (11% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 19 Birchtree Close, WF1 4TF?

The closest primary school to 19 Birchtree Close, WF1 4TF is Outwood Primary Academy Park Hill (699m), one of 14 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Outwood Academy City Fields (537m), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 19 Birchtree Close, WF1 4TF?

The closest bus stop to 19 Birchtree Close, WF1 4TF is Harewood Rd Halton Road, 100m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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19 Birchtree Close, Wakefield, WF1 4TF

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

68 m²

732 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 19 Birchtree Close

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

19 Birchtree Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Wakefield (WF1 4TF). It has a recorded floor area of 68 m² (around 732 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (July 2026) shows a C (score 70). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since June 2016. Between certificates, window efficiency dropped from Good to Average and lighting dropped from Very Good to Poor. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

It hasn't traded since March 2000, a hold of 26 years that's notably long for the area. Across 1996–2000, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £178,000 sits 235.8% above the 2000 sale of £53,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£72/sq ft) was about 50.3% below the postcode norm.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms3

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageSingle

Building

RefurbishedYes

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Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jul 2026

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 27 July 2036

9 years remaining

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 19 Birchtree Close, Wakefield, WF1 4TF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

19 Birchtree Close has no planning applications on record.

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4 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

19 Birchtree Close's modelled value sits at over four times its earliest registered sale price (1996).

Current estimate

£178,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.9% per year over 4 years.

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Last sold (2000)

£53,000

Growth on file: 5.9% per year over 4 years.

Sales timeline

29 March 2000Most recent
£53,000
+26.2%over 4 years
18 March 1996
£42,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WF1 4TF: £140,000 (2026–2019).

Nearby sales in WF1 4TF

On the street

Versus other Birchtree Close homes

Four headline reads against 26 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

19 Birchtree Close is notably below the street on price per m².

Price per m²

£779

Street avg £1,781

Strongly below

Floor Area

68 m²

Street avg 71 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.5 t/year

Street avg 3.2 t/year

Strongly above

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Wakefield district page.

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Crime

585/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Harewood Rd Halton Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Outwood Academy City Fields. 18 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around WF1 4TF from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WF1 4TF

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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