What was the last sold price for 17 Francis Street, WF16 0BD?

17 Francis Street, WF16 0BD last sold for £49,995 in November 2002, around 24 years ago. Before that, it sold for £38,500 in July 2001, so prices have been rising over 1 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 17 Francis Street, WF16 0BD appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between July 2001 and November 2002, 17 Francis Street, WF16 0BD rose from £38,500 to £49,995, a change of £11,495. That works out to roughly +21.1% per year compounded over 1 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the council tax band for 17 Francis Street, WF16 0BD?

17 Francis Street, WF16 0BD 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 17 Francis Street, WF16 0BD in?

17 Francis Street, WF16 0BD sits in Heckmondwike. It falls within the WF16 postcode district.

What is crime like near 17 Francis Street, WF16 0BD?

Police records around 17 Francis Street, WF16 0BD 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.

What schools are near 17 Francis Street, WF16 0BD?

The closest primary school to 17 Francis Street, WF16 0BD is Heckmondwike Primary Academy (277m), one of 33 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Heckmondwike Grammar School (182m), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 17 Francis Street, WF16 0BD?

The closest bus stop to 17 Francis Street, WF16 0BD is Heckmondwike Grammar School, 226m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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17 Francis Street, Heckmondwike, WF16 0BD

Council tax

Band A

Overview

About 17 Francis Street

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

17 Francis Street is a property in Heckmondwike (WF16 0BD). It has council tax band A.

Untraded for 24 years, with the last transfer in November 2002. Across 2001–2002, sale prices on this property compounded at 21.1% per year.

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Sold prices

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Trends

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Energy

Energy performance

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 17 Francis Street, Heckmondwike, WF16 0BD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

17 Francis Street has no planning applications on record.

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Price

Sales history & valuation

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

17 Francis Street changed hands twice within eighteen months — unusual for the area.

Last sold (2002)

£49,995

Growth on file: 21.1% per year over 1 year.

Sales timeline

15 November 2002Most recent
£49,995
+29.9%over 1 year
5 July 2001
£38,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in WF16 0BD: £120,000 (2024–2022).

Nearby sales in WF16 0BD

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Area

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Crime

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Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Heckmondwike Grammar School — bus stop.

Closest school

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Heckmondwike Grammar School. 39 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.8dB

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Night-time road noise heatmap for WF16 0BD

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41.6dB

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