What type of property is 20 Berwick Avenue, WF16 9AE?

20 Berwick Avenue, WF16 9AE is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 20 Berwick Avenue, WF16 9AE last change hands?

20 Berwick Avenue, WF16 9AE last sold for £226,000 in November 2023, around 3 years ago. Before that, it sold for £100,000 in April 2010, so prices have been rising over 14 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 20 Berwick Avenue, WF16 9AE appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between April 2010 and November 2023, 20 Berwick Avenue, WF16 9AE rose from £100,000 to £226,000, a change of £126,000. That works out to roughly +6.2% per year compounded over 14 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 20 Berwick Avenue, WF16 9AE?

The current EPC rating for 20 Berwick Avenue, WF16 9AE is D with a score of 60 out of 100, lodged in April 2022. It has improved from a F recorded in May 2009 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 20 Berwick Avenue, WF16 9AE?

20 Berwick Avenue, WF16 9AE has a recorded floor area of 92 m² (990 sq ft), around 31 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 20 Berwick Avenue, WF16 9AE heated?

The latest EPC at 20 Berwick Avenue, WF16 9AE records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 20 Berwick Avenue, WF16 9AE?

20 Berwick Avenue, WF16 9AE is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 20 Berwick Avenue, WF16 9AE located?

20 Berwick Avenue, WF16 9AE sits in Heckmondwike. It falls within the WF16 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 20 Berwick Avenue, WF16 9AE?

Police records around 20 Berwick Avenue, WF16 9AE 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 20 Berwick Avenue, WF16 9AE?

The closest primary school to 20 Berwick Avenue, WF16 9AE is Co-op Academy Smithies Moor (440m), one of 29 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Heckmondwike Grammar School (1.2km), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 20 Berwick Avenue, WF16 9AE?

The closest bus stop to 20 Berwick Avenue, WF16 9AE is Scott Avenue, 59m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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20 Berwick Avenue, Heckmondwike, WF16 9AE

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

92 m²

990 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 60

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 20 Berwick Avenue

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

20 Berwick Avenue is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Heckmondwike (WF16 9AE). It has a recorded floor area of 92 m² (around 990 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (April 2022) shows a D (score 60), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in May 2009 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average, window efficiency went from Poor to Average and hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good; while lighting dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 74).

Across 2010–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.2% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£228/sq ft) was about 69.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £226,000 in November 2023.

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Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageYes
Summer houseYes

Building

RefurbishedYes

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)

Apr 2022

EPC Rating

D60

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2022from May 2009

EPC improved fromF28toD60

Heating Controls

ThermostatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

ImmersionMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 20 Berwick Avenue, Heckmondwike, WF16 9AE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

20 Berwick Avenue has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

1applications of note in the surrounding area

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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.

20 Berwick Avenue has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2010.

Current estimate

£244,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.2% per year over 14 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£226,000

Growth on file: 6.2% per year over 14 years.

Sales timeline

1 November 2023Most recent
£226,000
+126.0%over 13 years
6 April 2010
£100,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WF16 9AE: £213,000 (2025–2024).

Nearby sales in WF16 9AE

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On the street

Versus other Berwick Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 22 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 20 Berwick Avenue stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,457

Street avg £1,863

Strongly above

Floor Area

92 m²

Street avg 93 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

4.8 t/year

Street avg 4.4 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

0.1 km

Scott Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Co-op Academy Smithies Moor. 34 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around WF16 9AE from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WF16 9AE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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