What kind of home is 9 Bowman Street, WF1 5AX?

9 Bowman Street, WF1 5AX is a mid-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 9 Bowman Street, WF1 5AX?

9 Bowman Street, WF1 5AX last sold for £70,000 in April 2018, around 8 years ago. Before that, it sold for £84,000 in June 2006, so prices have been falling over 12 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 9 Bowman Street, WF1 5AX appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between June 2006 and April 2018, 9 Bowman Street, WF1 5AX fell from £84,000 to £70,000, a change of £14,000. That works out to roughly -1.5% per year compounded over 12 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 9 Bowman Street, WF1 5AX?

The current EPC rating for 9 Bowman Street, WF1 5AX is D with a score of 63 out of 100, lodged in January 2025. It has improved from a E recorded in March 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 9 Bowman Street, WF1 5AX?

9 Bowman Street, WF1 5AX has a recorded floor area of 58 m² (624 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 9 Bowman Street, WF1 5AX use?

The latest EPC at 9 Bowman Street, WF1 5AX records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 9 Bowman Street, WF1 5AX?

9 Bowman Street, WF1 5AX is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 9 Bowman Street, WF1 5AX in?

9 Bowman Street, WF1 5AX sits in Wakefield. It falls within the WF1 postcode district.

What is crime like near 9 Bowman Street, WF1 5AX?

Police records around 9 Bowman Street, WF1 5AX show an average of 6 reported crimes per month over the last 11 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 43% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 9 Bowman Street, WF1 5AX?

The closest primary school to 9 Bowman Street, WF1 5AX is Sandal Magna Community Academy (318m), one of 12 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is St Thomas � Becket Catholic Secondary School, A Voluntary Academy (712m), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 9 Bowman Street, WF1 5AX?

The closest bus stop to 9 Bowman Street, WF1 5AX is Agbrigg Road Montague St, 118m away. The nearest rail option is Sandal & Agbrigg Rail Station, 442m away.

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9 Bowman Street, Wakefield, WF1 5AX

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

58 m²

624 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 63

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 9 Bowman Street

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

9 Bowman Street is a mid-terrace house in Wakefield (WF1 5AX). It has a recorded floor area of 58 m² (around 624 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (January 2025) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in March 2010 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and main heating went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 2-band jump.

Across 2006–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at -1.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £118,000 sits 68.6% above the 2018 sale of £70,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£112/sq ft) was about 46.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 8 years since the last transfer (April 2018).

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Jan 2025

EPC Rating

D63

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2014from Mar 2010

Heating Controls

Prog + StatThermostat

Heating controls changed

Hot Water

Main SystemMain (No Stat)

Hot water system changed

Low Energy Lighting

85%38%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Jan 2025from Oct 2014

EPC improved fromE46toD63

Heating Controls

ThermostatProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

38%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 9 Bowman Street, Wakefield, WF1 5AX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

9 Bowman Street has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

8 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.

9 Bowman Street's sale-price growth has lagged the wider UK trajectory across its history on file.

Current estimate

£118,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -1.5% per year over 12 years.

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Last sold (2018)

£70,000

Growth on file: -1.5% per year over 12 years.

Sales timeline

16 April 2018Most recent
£70,000
-16.7%over 11 years
29 June 2006
£84,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WF1 5AX: £93,000 (2025–2023).

Nearby sales in WF1 5AX

On the street

Versus other Bowman Street homes

Four headline reads against 42 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

9 Bowman Street outperforms the street on habitable rooms by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,207

Street avg £1,053

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Floor Area

58 m²

Street avg 59 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.9 t/year

Street avg 3.2 t/year

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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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1 2, Kimberley Street

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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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Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

6/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Agbrigg Road Montague St — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Sandal Magna Community Academy. 18 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around WF1 5AX from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WF1 5AX

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.6dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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