What kind of home is 2 First Avenue, WF9 1BL?

2 First Avenue, WF9 1BL is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 2 First Avenue, WF9 1BL last change hands?

2 First Avenue, WF9 1BL last sold for £110,000 in February 2016, around 10 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £34,000 in September 1995. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 2 First Avenue, WF9 1BL appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between September 1995 and February 2016, 2 First Avenue, WF9 1BL rose from £34,000 to £110,000, a change of £76,000. That works out to roughly +5.9% per year compounded over 20 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 2 First Avenue, WF9 1BL have?

The current EPC rating for 2 First Avenue, WF9 1BL is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in September 2025. It has improved from a D recorded in April 2013. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 2 First Avenue, WF9 1BL?

2 First Avenue, WF9 1BL has a recorded floor area of 76 m² (818 sq ft), around 25 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 15% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in WF9 1BL. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 2 First Avenue, WF9 1BL use?

The latest EPC at 2 First Avenue, WF9 1BL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 2 First Avenue, WF9 1BL?

2 First Avenue, WF9 1BL 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 2 First Avenue, WF9 1BL in?

2 First Avenue, WF9 1BL sits in Upton, Pontefract, Pontefract. It falls within the WF9 postcode district.

What is crime like near 2 First Avenue, WF9 1BL?

Police records around 2 First Avenue, WF9 1BL 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.

What schools are near 2 First Avenue, WF9 1BL?

The closest primary school to 2 First Avenue, WF9 1BL is Upton Primary School (854m), one of 6 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Minsthorpe Community College (1.6km).

How well connected is 2 First Avenue, WF9 1BL?

The closest bus stop to 2 First Avenue, WF9 1BL is Field Lane East Ave, 50m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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2 First Avenue, Upton, Pontefract, WF9 1BL

3 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

76 m²

818 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 2 First Avenue

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

2 First Avenue is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Upton, Pontefract, Pontefract (WF9 1BL). It has a recorded floor area of 76 m² (around 818 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (September 2025) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in April 2013 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Good.

Across 1995–2016, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £173,000 sits 57.3% above the 2016 sale of £110,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£134/sq ft) was about 75.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 86% of similar EPCs). 10 years since the last transfer (February 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

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageDetached

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 4)

Sept 2025

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2013from Apr 2013

EPC improved fromD59toE41

Aug 2014from Dec 2013

EPC improved fromE41toD67

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Walls

Very PoorGood

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%56%

More low energy lighting installed

Sept 2025from Aug 2014

EPC improved fromD67toC73

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

56%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Early 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC CSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 First Avenue, Upton, Pontefract, WF9 1BL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 First Avenue 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.

Sale price has grown by over 3x since 1995.

Current estimate

£173,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.9% per year over 20 years.

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Last sold (2016)

£110,000

Growth on file: 5.9% per year over 20 years.

Sales timeline

5 February 2016Most recent
£110,000
+57.1%over 7 years
24 July 2008
£70,000
+105.9%over 12 years
28 September 1995
£34,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WF9 1BL: £115,000 (2025–2008).

Nearby sales in WF9 1BL

On the street

Versus other First Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 7 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Floor Area for 2 First Avenue lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,447

Street avg £1,146

Above

Floor Area

76 m²

Street avg 87 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.4 t/year

Street avg 5.4 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.

£191k

1 Badsworth View, Upton

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1 Diamond Drive, Upton

WF9 1FL

3 bed3 bath

£226k

1 Greenacre Road, Upton

WF9 1NP

3 bed1 bath

£278k

1 Askham Grove, Upton

WF9 1LT

3 bed2 bath

£247k

1 Bluebell Way, Upton

WF9 1NE

4 bed

£327k

1 Daisy Fold

WF9 1NF

4 bed4 bath

£350k

1 Badsworth Mews, Badsworth

WF9 1BG

4 bed2 bath

£464k

1 Badsworth Court, Badsworth

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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

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

Field Lane East Ave — bus stop.

Closest school

0.9 km

Upton Primary School. 7 schools nearby.

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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 WF9 1BL from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WF9 1BL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.9dB

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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