What kind of home is 23 Thorpegate Estate, WF9 1AE?

23 Thorpegate Estate, WF9 1AE is a semi-detached house.

What is the EPC rating for 23 Thorpegate Estate, WF9 1AE?

The current EPC rating for 23 Thorpegate Estate, WF9 1AE is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in June 2025. It has improved from a D recorded in April 2018. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 23 Thorpegate Estate, WF9 1AE?

23 Thorpegate Estate, WF9 1AE has a recorded floor area of 54 m² (581 sq ft). That makes it about 8% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in WF9 1AE. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 23 Thorpegate Estate, WF9 1AE use?

The latest EPC at 23 Thorpegate Estate, WF9 1AE records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 23 Thorpegate Estate, WF9 1AE?

23 Thorpegate Estate, WF9 1AE 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 23 Thorpegate Estate, WF9 1AE in?

23 Thorpegate Estate, WF9 1AE sits in Badsworth, Pontefract, Pontefract. It falls within the WF9 postcode district.

Is 23 Thorpegate Estate, WF9 1AE in a safe area?

Police records around 23 Thorpegate Estate, WF9 1AE show an average of 4 reported crimes per month over the last 5 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 50% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

How well connected is 23 Thorpegate Estate, WF9 1AE?

The closest bus stop to 23 Thorpegate Estate, WF9 1AE is Thorpe Gate Estate, 116m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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23 Thorpegate Estate, Badsworth, Pontefract, WF9 1AE

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

54 m²

581 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Social Rental

Overview

About 23 Thorpegate Estate

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

23 Thorpegate Estate is a semi-detached house in Badsworth, Pontefract, Pontefract (WF9 1AE). It has a recorded floor area of 54 m² (around 581 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (June 2025) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in April 2018 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 87).

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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 5)

Jun 2025

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.0 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2020from Apr 2018

Low Energy Lighting

43%88%

More low energy lighting installed

Jan 2021from Jan 2020

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Jun 2025from Feb 2022

EPC improved fromD66toC71

Walls

AverageGood

Wall insulation improved

Roof

GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Floor Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting

100%50%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 23 Thorpegate Estate, Badsworth, Pontefract, WF9 1AE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

23 Thorpegate Estate 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.

23 Thorpegate Estate has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£122,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in WF9 1AE: £178,525 (2024–2011).

Nearby sales in WF9 1AE

On the street

Versus other Thorpegate Estate homes

Four headline reads against 35 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

23 Thorpegate Estate outperforms the street on co₂ emissions by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

71 (C)

Street avg 66 (D)

Strongly above

Floor Area

54 m²

Street avg 69 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.0 t/year

Street avg 3.1 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 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.

£133k

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£139k

1 East Avenue, Upton

WF9 1DT

£157k

1 Cross Street, Upton

WF9 1EJ

£183k

1 Greenwood Close, Upton

WF9 1NU

£184k

1 Amber Close, Upton

WF9 1FP

£191k

1 Badsworth View, Upton

WF9 1NL

3 bed

£202k

1 Diamond Drive, Upton

WF9 1FL

3 bed3 bath

£226k

1 Greenacre Road, Upton

WF9 1NP

3 bed1 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

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

4/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Thorpe Gate Estate — bus stop.

Closest school

0.9 km

Badsworth Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School. 4 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around WF9 1AE from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

45.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WF9 1AE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.7dB

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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