What type of property is 6 Fernlea Close, WF16 0EF?

6 Fernlea Close, WF16 0EF is a detached house.

When did 6 Fernlea Close, WF16 0EF last change hands?

6 Fernlea Close, WF16 0EF last sold for £125,000 in August 2015, around 11 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £59,750 in March 1995. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 6 Fernlea Close, WF16 0EF changed over time?

Across 3 sales between March 1995 and August 2015, 6 Fernlea Close, WF16 0EF rose from £59,750 to £125,000, a change of £65,250. That works out to roughly +3.7% per year compounded over 20 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 6 Fernlea Close, WF16 0EF have?

The current EPC rating for 6 Fernlea Close, WF16 0EF is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in May 2024. It has improved from a E recorded in June 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 6 Fernlea Close, WF16 0EF?

6 Fernlea Close, WF16 0EF has a recorded floor area of 75 m² (807 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 6 Fernlea Close, WF16 0EF heated?

The latest EPC at 6 Fernlea Close, WF16 0EF records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 6 Fernlea Close, WF16 0EF?

6 Fernlea Close, WF16 0EF is in council tax band C.

Where is 6 Fernlea Close, WF16 0EF located?

6 Fernlea Close, WF16 0EF sits in Heckmondwike. It falls within the WF16 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 6 Fernlea Close, WF16 0EF?

Police records around 6 Fernlea Close, WF16 0EF 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 6 Fernlea Close, WF16 0EF?

The closest primary school to 6 Fernlea Close, WF16 0EF is Heckmondwike Primary Academy (261m), one of 34 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Heckmondwike Grammar School (394m), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 6 Fernlea Close, WF16 0EF?

The closest bus stop to 6 Fernlea Close, WF16 0EF is Chapel Lane, 338m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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6 Fernlea Close, Heckmondwike, WF16 0EF

3 sales on record

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

75 m²

807 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 6 Fernlea Close

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

6 Fernlea Close is a detached house in Heckmondwike (WF16 0EF). It has a recorded floor area of 75 m² (around 807 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (May 2024) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in June 2013 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 2-band jump.

Across 1995–2015, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £221,000 sits 76.8% above the 2015 sale of £125,000. On the market in August 2015 and unlisted since — roughly 11 years.

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

May 2024

EPC Rating

D68

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2024from Jun 2013

EPC improved fromE49toD68

Heating Controls

ThermostatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

71%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 6 Fernlea Close, Heckmondwike, WF16 0EF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

6 Fernlea Close 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.

6 Fernlea Close has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 1995.

Current estimate

£221,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.7% per year over 20 years.

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Last sold (2015)

£125,000

Growth on file: 3.7% per year over 20 years.

Sales timeline

13 August 2015Most recent
£125,000
+85.2%over 14 years
5 April 2001
£67,500
+13.0%over 6 years
1 March 1995
£59,750

Median price across the last 5 sales in WF16 0EF: £195,000 (2025–2018).

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On the street

Versus other Fernlea Close homes

Four headline reads against 8 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Habitable Rooms for 6 Fernlea Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,667

Street avg £2,399

Strongly below

Floor Area

75 m²

Street avg 75 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.1 t/year

Street avg 3.6 t/year

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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

0.3 km

Chapel Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Heckmondwike Primary Academy. 40 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.2dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WF16 0EF

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.9dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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