What kind of home is 5 Beech Street, WF8 2QG?

5 Beech Street, WF8 2QG is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house, which has been extended.

When did 5 Beech Street, WF8 2QG last change hands?

5 Beech Street, WF8 2QG last sold for £125,000 in January 2016, around 11 years ago. Before that, it sold for £134,000 in July 2004, so prices have been falling over 11 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 5 Beech Street, WF8 2QG appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between July 2004 and January 2016, 5 Beech Street, WF8 2QG fell from £134,000 to £125,000, a change of £9,000. That works out to roughly -0.6% per year compounded over 11 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 5 Beech Street, WF8 2QG?

The current EPC rating for 5 Beech Street, WF8 2QG is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in May 2021. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 5 Beech Street, WF8 2QG?

5 Beech Street, WF8 2QG has a recorded floor area of 96 m² (1,033 sq ft), around 32 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 13% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in WF8 2QG. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 5 Beech Street, WF8 2QG use?

The latest EPC at 5 Beech Street, WF8 2QG records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 5 Beech Street, WF8 2QG?

5 Beech Street, WF8 2QG 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 5 Beech Street, WF8 2QG in?

5 Beech Street, WF8 2QG sits in Pontefract. It falls within the WF8 postcode district.

What is crime like near 5 Beech Street, WF8 2QG?

Police records around 5 Beech Street, WF8 2QG 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.

What schools are near 5 Beech Street, WF8 2QG?

The closest primary school to 5 Beech Street, WF8 2QG is De Lacy Primary School (756m), one of 11 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The King's School (902m), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 5 Beech Street, WF8 2QG?

The closest bus stop to 5 Beech Street, WF8 2QG is Churchbalk Lane Beech St, 47m away. The nearest rail option is Pontefract Baghill Rail Station, 478m away.

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5 Beech Street, Pontefract, WF8 2QG

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

96 m²

1033 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 5 Beech Street

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

5 Beech Street is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Pontefract (WF8 2QG). It has a recorded floor area of 96 m² (around 1033 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (May 2021) 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 2010. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 81), a 2-band jump. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history.

Across 2004–2016, sale prices on this property compounded at -0.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £200,000 sits 60% above the 2016 sale of £125,000. 11 years since the last transfer (January 2016).

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
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes

Building

Heating systemGas
Previously extendedYes

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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)

May 2021

EPC Rating

D68

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 6 May 2031

4 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2021from Apr 2010

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Beech Street, Pontefract, WF8 2QG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Beech Street 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.

5 Beech Street's sale-price growth has lagged the wider UK trajectory across its history on file.

Current estimate

£200,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -0.6% per year over 11 years.

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Last sold (2016)

£125,000

Growth on file: -0.6% per year over 11 years.

Sales timeline

15 January 2016Most recent
£125,000
-6.7%over 11 years
29 July 2004
£134,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WF8 2QG: £127,500 (2021–2003).

Nearby sales in WF8 2QG

On the street

Versus other Beech Street homes

Four headline reads against 3 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

5 Beech Street outperforms the street on floor area by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

68 (D)

Street avg 62 (D)

Above

Floor Area

96 m²

Street avg 85 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.8 t/year

Street avg 4.1 t/year

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

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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.

£160k

1 Carleton Glen

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1 Beech Street

WF8 2QG

3 bed

£159k

1 Broadway

WF8 2AR

2 bed1 bath

£300k

1 Ashworth Road

WF8 2UJ

4 bed

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1 Castle Close

WF8 2GL

4 bed2 bath

£133k

1 Bond Street

WF8 2JR

2 bed1 bath

£317k

1 Bailey Close

WF8 2NR

4 bed2 bath

£324k

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

322/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

Churchbalk Lane Beech St — bus stop.

Closest school

0.8 km

De Lacy Primary School. 15 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around WF8 2QG 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 2QG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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