What kind of home is 4 Birkhill, WF10 3LJ?

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

When did 4 Birkhill, WF10 3LJ last change hands?

4 Birkhill, WF10 3LJ last sold for £120,000 in February 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £92,500 in January 2009, so prices have been rising over 15 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 4 Birkhill, WF10 3LJ?

Across 2 sales between January 2009 and February 2024, 4 Birkhill, WF10 3LJ rose from £92,500 to £120,000, a change of £27,500. That works out to roughly +1.7% per year compounded over 15 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 4 Birkhill, WF10 3LJ have?

The current EPC rating for 4 Birkhill, WF10 3LJ is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in March 2025. It has improved from a F recorded in October 2012 (3 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 4 Birkhill, WF10 3LJ?

4 Birkhill, WF10 3LJ has a recorded floor area of 87 m² (936 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 4 Birkhill, WF10 3LJ use?

The latest EPC at 4 Birkhill, WF10 3LJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 4 Birkhill, WF10 3LJ?

4 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.

Which area is 4 Birkhill, WF10 3LJ in?

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

What is crime like near 4 Birkhill, WF10 3LJ?

Police records around 4 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.

What schools are near 4 Birkhill, WF10 3LJ?

The closest primary school to 4 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.

What transport links are near 4 Birkhill, WF10 3LJ?

The closest bus stop to 4 Birkhill, WF10 3LJ is The Square, 157m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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4 Birkhill, Castleford, WF10 3LJ

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

87 m²

936 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 4 Birkhill

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

4 Birkhill is a semi-detached house in Castleford (WF10 3LJ). It has a recorded floor area of 87 m² (around 936 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (March 2025) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in October 2012 the rating was F, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86).

Across 2009–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 1.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £151,000 is 25.8% above the 2024 sale price. Most recent transfer: February 2024 at £120,000.

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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 3)

Mar 2025

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.7 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2015from Oct 2012

EPC improved fromF38toE48

Low Energy Lighting

67%20%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Mar 2025from Aug 2015

EPC improved fromE48toC73

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Walls

Very PoorGood

Wall insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

20%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 Birkhill, Castleford, WF10 3LJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

4 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.

4 Birkhill valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£151,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 1.7% per year over 15 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£120,000

Growth on file: 1.7% per year over 15 years.

Sales timeline

23 February 2024Most recent
£120,000
+29.7%over 15 years
13 January 2009
£92,500

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.

On habitable rooms, 4 Birkhill stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,379

Street avg £1,631

Below

Floor Area

87 m²

Street avg 84 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.7 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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3 bed1 bath

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

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 4 Birkhill, Castleford, WF10 3LJ. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.