What kind of home is 9 Barstow Fall, WF8 1SY?

9 Barstow Fall, WF8 1SY is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 9 Barstow Fall, WF8 1SY?

9 Barstow Fall, WF8 1SY last sold for £172,500 in August 2024, around 2 years ago. Land Registry has 5 sales on record going back to £49,995 in July 1999. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 9 Barstow Fall, WF8 1SY appreciated in value?

Across 5 sales between July 1999 and August 2024, 9 Barstow Fall, WF8 1SY rose from £49,995 to £172,500, a change of £122,505. That works out to roughly +5.1% per year compounded over 25 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 9 Barstow Fall, WF8 1SY?

The current EPC rating for 9 Barstow Fall, WF8 1SY is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in July 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 9 Barstow Fall, WF8 1SY?

9 Barstow Fall, WF8 1SY has a recorded floor area of 60 m² (646 sq ft), around 30 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 13% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in WF8 1SY. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 9 Barstow Fall, WF8 1SY use?

The latest EPC at 9 Barstow Fall, WF8 1SY records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 9 Barstow Fall, WF8 1SY?

9 Barstow Fall, WF8 1SY 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.

Which area is 9 Barstow Fall, WF8 1SY in?

9 Barstow Fall, WF8 1SY sits in Pontefract. It falls within the WF8 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 9 Barstow Fall, WF8 1SY?

Police records around 9 Barstow Fall, WF8 1SY 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 9 Barstow Fall, WF8 1SY?

The closest primary school to 9 Barstow Fall, WF8 1SY is Orchard Head Junior and Infant and Nursery School (318m), one of 18 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Airedale Academy (1.9km), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 9 Barstow Fall, WF8 1SY?

The closest bus stop to 9 Barstow Fall, WF8 1SY is Monkhill Lane Willowdene Ln, 253m away. The nearest rail option is Pontefract Monkhill Rail Station, 681m away.

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9 Barstow Fall, Pontefract, WF8 1SY

5 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

60 m²

646 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 9 Barstow Fall

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

9 Barstow Fall is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Pontefract (WF8 1SY). It has a recorded floor area of 60 m² (around 646 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (July 2024) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since April 2009. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 2-band jump.

Across 1999–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.1% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£267/sq ft) was about 111.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: August 2024 at £172,500.

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
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenFront and rear
GarageYes

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.

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

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jul 2024

EPC Rating

D68

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2024from Apr 2009

Heating Controls

FullProg + Stat

Heating controls changed

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 9 Barstow Fall, Pontefract, WF8 1SY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

9 Barstow Fall 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 grown by over 3x since 1999.

Current estimate

£182,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.1% per year over 25 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£172,500

Growth on file: 5.1% per year over 25 years.

Sales timeline

29 August 2024Most recent
£172,500
+45.0%over 15 years
10 August 2009
£119,000
+48.8%over 6 years
10 April 2003
£79,950
+45.5%over 1 year
25 October 2001
£54,950
+9.9%over 2 years
22 July 1999
£49,995

Median price across the last 5 sales in WF8 1SY: £129,000 (2025–2015).

Nearby sales in WF8 1SY

On the street

Versus other Barstow Fall homes

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

On price per m², 9 Barstow Fall stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,875

Street avg £1,671

Strongly above

Floor Area

60 m²

Street avg 76 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.5 t/year

Street avg 3.7 t/year

Strongly 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 Pontefract district page.

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Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

4/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.3 km

Monkhill Lane Willowdene Ln — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Orchard Head Junior and Infant and Nursery School. 21 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WF8 1SY

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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