What type of property is 3 Powell Street, WF16 0BA?

3 Powell Street, WF16 0BA is a mid-terrace house.

When did 3 Powell Street, WF16 0BA last change hands?

3 Powell Street, WF16 0BA last sold for £120,000 in February 2021, around 5 years ago. Before that, it sold for £77,000 in February 2011, so prices have been rising over 10 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 3 Powell Street, WF16 0BA changed over time?

Across 2 sales between February 2011 and February 2021, 3 Powell Street, WF16 0BA rose from £77,000 to £120,000, a change of £43,000. That works out to roughly +4.5% per year compounded over 10 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 3 Powell Street, WF16 0BA have?

The current EPC rating for 3 Powell Street, WF16 0BA is D with a score of 65 out of 100, lodged in November 2020. It has improved from a E recorded in November 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 3 Powell Street, WF16 0BA?

3 Powell Street, WF16 0BA has a recorded floor area of 77 m² (829 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 3 Powell Street, WF16 0BA heated?

The latest EPC at 3 Powell Street, WF16 0BA records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 3 Powell Street, WF16 0BA?

3 Powell Street, WF16 0BA 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 3 Powell Street, WF16 0BA located?

3 Powell Street, WF16 0BA sits in Heckmondwike. It falls within the WF16 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 3 Powell Street, WF16 0BA?

Police records around 3 Powell Street, WF16 0BA show an average of 2 reported crimes per month over the last 5 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 55% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 3 Powell Street, WF16 0BA?

The closest primary school to 3 Powell Street, WF16 0BA is Heckmondwike Primary Academy (271m), one of 34 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Heckmondwike Grammar School (124m), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 3 Powell Street, WF16 0BA?

The closest bus stop to 3 Powell Street, WF16 0BA is Heckmondwike Grammar School, 173m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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3 Powell Street, Heckmondwike, WF16 0BA

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

77 m²

829 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 65

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 3 Powell Street

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

3 Powell Street is a mid-terrace house in Heckmondwike (WF16 0BA). It has a recorded floor area of 77 m² (around 829 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (November 2020) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in November 2010 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Poor to Average, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Average to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 79).

Across 2011–2021, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £145,000 is 20.8% above the 2021 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£145/sq ft) was about 38.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: February 2021 at £120,000. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.

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Valuation

against the asking price

Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

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)

Nov 2020

EPC Rating

D65

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2020from Nov 2010

EPC improved fromE53toD65

Heating Controls

ThermostatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Gas MultipointMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

SecondaryFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting

57%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Powell Street, Heckmondwike, WF16 0BA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 Powell Street has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

3applications 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.

The latest sale landed in the post-pandemic price surge — useful context when reading the figure.

Current estimate

£145,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.5% per year over 10 years.

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Last sold (2021)

£120,000

Growth on file: 4.5% per year over 10 years.

Sales timeline

24 February 2021Most recent
£120,000
+55.8%over 10 years
21 February 2011
£77,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WF16 0BA: £147,000 (2025–2024).

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On the street

Versus other Powell Street homes

Four headline reads against 15 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Habitable Rooms for 3 Powell Street runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,558

Street avg £1,570

On par

Floor Area

77 m²

Street avg 75 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.6 t/year

Street avg 4.2 t/year

Above

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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 Heckmondwike district page.

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Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Heckmondwike Grammar School — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Heckmondwike Grammar School. 40 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around WF16 0BA from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WF16 0BA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.7dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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