What kind of home is 14 Wilson Street, WF8 1HL?

14 Wilson Street, WF8 1HL is a 2-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

When did 14 Wilson Street, WF8 1HL last change hands?

14 Wilson Street, WF8 1HL last sold for £67,000 in July 2019, around 7 years ago. Land Registry has 6 sales on record going back to £29,950 in June 1996. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 14 Wilson Street, WF8 1HL appreciated in value?

Across 6 sales between June 1996 and July 2019, 14 Wilson Street, WF8 1HL rose from £29,950 to £67,000, a change of £37,050. That works out to roughly +3.5% per year compounded over 23 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 14 Wilson Street, WF8 1HL?

The current EPC rating for 14 Wilson Street, WF8 1HL is E with a score of 49 out of 100, lodged in October 2014. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 14 Wilson Street, WF8 1HL?

14 Wilson Street, WF8 1HL has a recorded floor area of 59 m² (635 sq ft), around 30 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 14 Wilson Street, WF8 1HL use?

The latest EPC at 14 Wilson Street, WF8 1HL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 14 Wilson Street, WF8 1HL?

14 Wilson Street, WF8 1HL 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 14 Wilson Street, WF8 1HL in?

14 Wilson Street, WF8 1HL sits in Pontefract. It falls within the WF8 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 14 Wilson Street, WF8 1HL?

Police records around 14 Wilson Street, WF8 1HL show an average of 4 reported crimes per month over the last 9 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 62% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 14 Wilson Street, WF8 1HL?

The closest primary school to 14 Wilson Street, WF8 1HL is St Giles C of E Academy (237m), one of 11 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The King's School (1.2km), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 14 Wilson Street, WF8 1HL?

The closest bus stop to 14 Wilson Street, WF8 1HL is Pontefract Castle D, 77m away. The nearest bus option is Pontefract Bus Station, 176m away.

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14 Wilson Street, Pontefract, WF8 1HL

6 sales on record

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

59 m²

635 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 49

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 14 Wilson Street

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

14 Wilson Street is a two-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Pontefract (WF8 1HL). It has a recorded floor area of 59 m² (around 635 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (October 2014) shows an E (score 49), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The rating has held steady at E across 4 certificates since April 2009. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 88), a 3-band jump. The latest certificate is from October 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

On energy efficiency it sits in the bottom 10% of properties in this postcode — significant headroom for improvement. Across 1996–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £128,000 sits 91% above the 2019 sale of £67,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£106/sq ft) was about 15.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold July 2019 for £67,000. Across the public record there are 6 sales, relatively high churn for a single property.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
EnsuiteYes
FireplaceYes

Outside

ParkingOff street

Building

RefurbishedYes

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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.

14 Wilson Street sits at the bottom of the postcode for energy efficiency — meaningful headroom to improve.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 23 Oct 2024

Current Certificate(1 of 4)

Oct 2014

EPC Rating

E49

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2014from May 2013

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Oct 2014from Aug 2014

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

17%50%

More low energy lighting installed

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Victorian-eraEnd-Terrace HouseEPC EPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 14 Wilson Street, Pontefract, WF8 1HL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

14 Wilson Street has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

12 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

Sale price has at least doubled since 1996.

Current estimate

£128,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.5% per year over 23 years.

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Last sold (2019)

£67,000

Growth on file: 3.5% per year over 23 years.

Sales timeline

30 July 2019Most recent
£67,000
-1.5%over 5 years
17 July 2014
£68,000
-2.9%over 3 years
30 March 2011
£70,000
+7.7%over 7 years
30 January 2004
£65,000
+108.0%over 2 years
13 September 2001
£31,250
+4.3%over 5 years
27 June 1996
£29,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in WF8 1HL: £70,000 (2024–2016).

Nearby sales in WF8 1HL

On the street

Versus other Wilson Street homes

Four headline reads against 11 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

14 Wilson Street is notably below the street on epc rating.

Price per m²

£1,136

Street avg £1,072

On par

Floor Area

59 m²

Street avg 59 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

4.3 t/year

Street avg 2.8 t/year

Strongly below

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Comparables

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A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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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 Pontefract district page.

Full Pontefract report

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

4/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Pontefract Castle D — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

St Giles C of E Academy. 14 schools nearby.

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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around WF8 1HL from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WF8 1HL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.4dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

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