What type of property is 7 Birch Green, WF8 2DN?

7 Birch Green, WF8 2DN is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 7 Birch Green, WF8 2DN?

7 Birch Green, WF8 2DN last sold for £115,950 in July 2006, around 20 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 7 Birch Green, WF8 2DN have?

The current EPC rating for 7 Birch Green, WF8 2DN is C with a score of 75 out of 100, lodged in April 2023. It has improved from a D recorded in May 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 7 Birch Green, WF8 2DN?

7 Birch Green, WF8 2DN has a recorded floor area of 84 m² (904 sq ft), around 28 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 7 Birch Green, WF8 2DN heated?

The latest EPC at 7 Birch Green, WF8 2DN records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 7 Birch Green, WF8 2DN?

7 Birch Green, WF8 2DN 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.

Where is 7 Birch Green, WF8 2DN located?

7 Birch Green, WF8 2DN sits in Pontefract. It falls within the WF8 postcode district.

What is crime like near 7 Birch Green, WF8 2DN?

Police records around 7 Birch Green, WF8 2DN show an average of 322 reported crimes per month over the last 14 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 45% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (13% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 7 Birch Green, WF8 2DN?

The closest primary school to 7 Birch Green, WF8 2DN is Holy Family and St Michael's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy (445m), one of 14 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The King's School (1.9km), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 7 Birch Green, WF8 2DN?

The closest bus stop to 7 Birch Green, WF8 2DN is Northfield Drive Plane Green, 78m away. The nearest rail option is Pontefract Baghill Rail Station, 660m away.

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7 Birch Green, Pontefract, WF8 2DN

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

84 m²

904 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 75

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

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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 £180,000 sits 55.2% above the 2006 sale of £115,950. 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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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

C75

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.5 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 26 April 2033

6 years remaining

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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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

£180,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2006)

£115,950

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

6 July 2006Most recent
£115,950

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

Nearby sales in WF8 2DN

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

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

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1 Bond Street

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1 Ashworth Road

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1 Castle Close

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4 bed2 bath

£317k

1 Bailey Close

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£324k

1 Canterbury Court

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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

322/mo

Falling 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.

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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· 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

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FAQ

Common questions

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