When did 23 Francis Street, WF16 0BD last change hands?

23 Francis Street, WF16 0BD last sold for £93,000 in November 2006, around 20 years ago. Before that, it sold for £32,995 in December 2000, so prices have been rising over 6 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 23 Francis Street, WF16 0BD changed over time?

Across 2 sales between December 2000 and November 2006, 23 Francis Street, WF16 0BD rose from £32,995 to £93,000, a change of £60,005. That works out to roughly +18.9% per year compounded over 6 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What council tax band is 23 Francis Street, WF16 0BD?

23 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.

Where is 23 Francis Street, WF16 0BD located?

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

What is crime like near 23 Francis Street, WF16 0BD?

Police records around 23 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.

Which schools serve 23 Francis Street, WF16 0BD?

The closest primary school to 23 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 23 Francis Street, WF16 0BD?

The closest bus stop to 23 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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23 Francis Street, Heckmondwike, WF16 0BD

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Overview

About 23 Francis Street

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

23 Francis Street is a two-bedroom property in Heckmondwike (WF16 0BD). It has council tax band A.

Held since November 2006 — that's 20 years off the open market, well above the local norm. Across 2000–2006, sale prices on this property compounded at 18.9% per year.

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Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

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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.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 23 Francis Street, Heckmondwike, WF16 0BD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

23 Francis 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.

23 Francis Street has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2000.

Last sold (2006)

£93,000

Growth on file: 18.9% per year over 6 years.

Sales timeline

30 November 2006Most recent
£93,000
+181.9%over 5 years
4 December 2000
£32,995

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

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Area

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Crime

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Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

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Heckmondwike Grammar School — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Heckmondwike Grammar School. 39 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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Night-time road noise heatmap for WF16 0BD

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