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7 Birch Green, Pontefract, WF8 2DN

Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
84 m²
904 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 75
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 7 Birch Green

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

7 Birch Green is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Pontefract (WF8 2DN). It has a recorded floor area of 84 m² (around 904 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (April 2023) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in May 2013 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 88).

Held since July 2006 — that's 20 years off the open market, well above the local norm. Today's modelled estimate of £169,000 is 45.8% above the 2006 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£128/sq ft) was about 15.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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

  • Bedrooms3
  • Bathrooms1
  • Dining roomYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • ParkingOff road

Building

  • RefurbishedYes
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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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 2023

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C75
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
2.5 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2023from May 2013
EPC improved fromD68toC75
Heating Controls
FullThermostat

Heating controls changed

Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

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Late 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC C

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 7 Birch Green, Pontefract, WF8 2DN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

7 Birch Green has no planning applications on record.

A planning report still maps activity across the surrounding area and reads this property's extension & conversion potential.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

7 Birch Green valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£169,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2006)

£115,950

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 6 July 2006Most recent

    £115,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in WF8 2DN: £135,000 (2023–2019).

On the street

Versus other Birch Green homes

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

EPC Rating for 7 Birch Green runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,380

Street avg £1,184

Above

Floor Area

84 m²

Street avg 81 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.5 t/year

Street avg 3.2 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 7 Birch Green

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£167k

1 Beech Street

WF8 2QG

3 bed
£159k

1 Carleton Glen

WF8 2RT

3 bed
£165k

1 Broadway

WF8 2AR

2 bed1 bath
£130k

1 Bond Street

WF8 2JR

2 bed1 bath
£300k

1 Ashworth Road

WF8 2UJ

4 bed
£307k

1 Castle Close

WF8 2GL

4 bed2 bath
£329k

1 Bailey Close

WF8 2NR

4 bed2 bath
£337k

1 Canterbury Court

WF8 2UH

4 bed2 bath
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

Northfield Drive Plane Green — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Holy Family and St Michael's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy. 17 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

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 2DN from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for WF8 2DN

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.5dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for WF8 2DN

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.3dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 7 Birch Green, Pontefract, WF8 2DN. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.