What type of property is 12 Fairfield Drive, WF16 9NR?

12 Fairfield Drive, WF16 9NR is a 4-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What did 12 Fairfield Drive, WF16 9NR sell for?

12 Fairfield Drive, WF16 9NR last sold for £155,000 in August 2017, around 9 years ago. Before that, it sold for £120,000 in August 2011, so prices have been rising over 6 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 12 Fairfield Drive, WF16 9NR appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between August 2011 and August 2017, 12 Fairfield Drive, WF16 9NR rose from £120,000 to £155,000, a change of £35,000. That works out to roughly +4.3% per year compounded over 6 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 12 Fairfield Drive, WF16 9NR?

The current EPC rating for 12 Fairfield Drive, WF16 9NR is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in September 2024. It has improved from a E recorded in May 2010 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 12 Fairfield Drive, WF16 9NR?

12 Fairfield Drive, WF16 9NR has a recorded floor area of 98 m² (1,055 sq ft), around 25 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 12 Fairfield Drive, WF16 9NR heated?

The latest EPC at 12 Fairfield Drive, WF16 9NR records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 12 Fairfield Drive, WF16 9NR?

12 Fairfield Drive, WF16 9NR is in council tax band C.

Where is 12 Fairfield Drive, WF16 9NR located?

12 Fairfield Drive, WF16 9NR sits in Heckmondwike. It falls within the WF16 postcode district.

What is crime like near 12 Fairfield Drive, WF16 9NR?

Police records around 12 Fairfield Drive, WF16 9NR 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 12 Fairfield Drive, WF16 9NR?

The closest primary school to 12 Fairfield Drive, WF16 9NR is Healey Junior Infant and Nursery School (547m), one of 31 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Heckmondwike Grammar School (885m), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 12 Fairfield Drive, WF16 9NR?

The closest bus stop to 12 Fairfield Drive, WF16 9NR is Dale Lane Wh Lee Rd, 161m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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12 Fairfield Drive, Heckmondwike, WF16 9NR

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

98 m²

1055 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 12 Fairfield Drive

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

12 Fairfield Drive is a four-bedroom semi-detached house in Heckmondwike (WF16 9NR). It has a recorded floor area of 98 m² (around 1055 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (September 2024) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in May 2010 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 88). The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Across 2011–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £255,000 sits 64.5% above the 2017 sale of £155,000. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 86% of similar EPCs). Last sold in August 2017, so it's been off the market for around 9 years.

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Risks

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Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms4
Open-plan layoutYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenWest-facing
GarageDouble
Cul-de-sacYes

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 3)

Sept 2024

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2017from May 2010

EPC improved fromE54toC71

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Sept 2024from Mar 2017

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

17%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 12 Fairfield Drive, Heckmondwike, WF16 9NR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

12 Fairfield Drive 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.

12 Fairfield Drive valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£255,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.3% per year over 6 years.

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Last sold (2017)

£155,000

Growth on file: 4.3% per year over 6 years.

Sales timeline

17 August 2017Most recent
£155,000
+29.2%over 6 years
11 August 2011
£120,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WF16 9NR: £170,000 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in WF16 9NR

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On the street

Versus other Fairfield Drive homes

Four headline reads against 14 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 12 Fairfield Drive runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,582

Street avg £1,894

Below

Floor Area

98 m²

Street avg 89 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.6 t/year

Street avg 4.6 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

Dale Lane Wh Lee Rd — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Healey Junior Infant and Nursery School. 38 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WF16 9NR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.6dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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