What type of property is 32 Birkhill, WF10 3LJ?

32 Birkhill, WF10 3LJ is a semi-detached house.

What did 32 Birkhill, WF10 3LJ sell for?

32 Birkhill, WF10 3LJ last sold for £120,000 in August 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £97,500 in March 2007, so prices have been rising over 17 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 32 Birkhill, WF10 3LJ?

Across 2 sales between March 2007 and August 2024, 32 Birkhill, WF10 3LJ rose from £97,500 to £120,000, a change of £22,500. That works out to roughly +1.2% per year compounded over 17 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 32 Birkhill, WF10 3LJ?

The current EPC rating for 32 Birkhill, WF10 3LJ is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in December 2022. It has improved from a D recorded in April 2018. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 32 Birkhill, WF10 3LJ?

32 Birkhill, WF10 3LJ has a recorded floor area of 76 m² (818 sq ft). That makes it about 8% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in WF10 3LJ. Source: EPC Register.

How is 32 Birkhill, WF10 3LJ heated?

The latest EPC at 32 Birkhill, WF10 3LJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 32 Birkhill, WF10 3LJ?

32 Birkhill, WF10 3LJ 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.

Where is 32 Birkhill, WF10 3LJ located?

32 Birkhill, WF10 3LJ sits in Castleford. It falls within the WF10 postcode district.

Is 32 Birkhill, WF10 3LJ in a safe area?

Police records around 32 Birkhill, WF10 3LJ show an average of 6 reported crimes per month over the last 12 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 41% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (212% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 32 Birkhill, WF10 3LJ?

The closest primary school to 32 Birkhill, WF10 3LJ is Fairburn View Primary School, Castleford (184m), one of 13 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Airedale Academy (472m), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 32 Birkhill, WF10 3LJ?

The closest bus stop to 32 Birkhill, WF10 3LJ is The Square, 157m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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32 Birkhill, Castleford, WF10 3LJ

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

76 m²

818 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Social Rental

Overview

About 32 Birkhill

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

32 Birkhill is a semi-detached house in Castleford (WF10 3LJ). It has a recorded floor area of 76 m² (around 818 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (December 2022) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in April 2018 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86).

Across 2007–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 1.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £139,000 is 15.8% above the 2024 sale price. Last sale on file: £120,000 in August 2024.

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Dec 2022

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.6 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2022from Apr 2018

EPC improved fromD68toC72

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

14%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 32 Birkhill, Castleford, WF10 3LJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

32 Birkhill has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

1applications of note in the surrounding area

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

32 Birkhill's sale-price growth has lagged the wider UK trajectory across its history on file.

Current estimate

£139,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 1.2% per year over 17 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£120,000

Growth on file: 1.2% per year over 17 years.

Sales timeline

7 August 2024Most recent
£120,000
+23.1%over 17 years
23 March 2007
£97,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in WF10 3LJ: £120,000 (2025–2017).

Nearby sales in WF10 3LJ

On the street

Versus other Birkhill homes

Four headline reads against 24 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Floor Area for 32 Birkhill lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,579

Street avg £1,591

On par

Floor Area

76 m²

Street avg 84 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.6 t/year

Street avg 3.3 t/year

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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1 Birkhill

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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 Castleford district page.

Full Castleford report

Reported crime in the wider district is trending notably upward year-on-year.

Crime

6/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

The Square — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Fairburn View Primary School, Castleford. 15 schools nearby.

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The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around WF10 3LJ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WF10 3LJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.6dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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