What kind of home is 7 High Street, WF9 1HR?

7 High Street, WF9 1HR is a semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 7 High Street, WF9 1HR?

7 High Street, WF9 1HR last sold for £169,950 in April 2024, around 2 years ago. Land Registry has 4 sales on record going back to £106,000 in August 2007. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 7 High Street, WF9 1HR?

Across 4 sales between August 2007 and April 2024, 7 High Street, WF9 1HR rose from £106,000 to £169,950, a change of £63,950. That works out to roughly +2.9% per year compounded over 17 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 7 High Street, WF9 1HR?

The current EPC rating for 7 High Street, WF9 1HR is D with a score of 56 out of 100, lodged in October 2023. It has improved from a F recorded in November 2013 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 7 High Street, WF9 1HR?

7 High Street, WF9 1HR has a recorded floor area of 63 m² (678 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 7 High Street, WF9 1HR use?

The latest EPC at 7 High Street, WF9 1HR records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 7 High Street, WF9 1HR had any planning applications?

7 High Street, WF9 1HR has 4 planning records on file (2 approved, 2 refused), most recent in September 2015. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 7 High Street, WF9 1HR?

7 High Street, WF9 1HR 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 7 High Street, WF9 1HR in?

7 High Street, WF9 1HR sits in Upton, Pontefract, Pontefract. It falls within the WF9 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 7 High Street, WF9 1HR?

Police records around 7 High Street, WF9 1HR 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 7 High Street, WF9 1HR?

The closest primary school to 7 High Street, WF9 1HR is Upton Primary School (864m), one of 6 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Minsthorpe Community College (1.4km).

What is the nearest station to 7 High Street, WF9 1HR?

The closest bus stop to 7 High Street, WF9 1HR is High Street Springvale Gdns, 23m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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7 High Street, Upton, Pontefract, WF9 1HR

4 sales on record4 planning records

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

63 m²

678 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 56

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 7 High Street

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

7 High Street is a semi-detached house in Upton, Pontefract, Pontefract (WF9 1HR). It has a recorded floor area of 63 m² (around 678 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (October 2023) shows a D (score 56), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in November 2013 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 2-band jump.

Most recent transfer: April 2024 at £169,950. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. Across 2007–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.9% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£251/sq ft) was about 80.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 4 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 2 refused.

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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 5)

Oct 2023

EPC Rating

D56

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2014from Nov 2013

EPC improved fromF35toD55

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Aug 2018from Sept 2014

EPC improved fromD55toB85

Heating Controls

FullFull Control

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

Full DoubleHigh Performance

High performance glazing installed

Wall Insulation

Uninsulated SolidInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Floor Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Jan 2020from Aug 2018

EPC improved fromB85toE52

Heating Controls

Full ControlFull

Heating controls changed

Oct 2023from Jan 2020

EPC improved fromE52toD56

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 7 High Street, Upton, Pontefract, WF9 1HR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

4 applications on record at 7 High Street, Upton, Pontefract, WF9 1HR

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Jan 2008
Full
Outcome in report
Residential Development (1no end terrace) and external alterations to existing dwelling
Documents
6 docs on file
Reference
07/03078/FUL
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New BuildSept 2015Decision
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Price

Sales history & valuation

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

7 High Street valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£177,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.9% per year over 17 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£169,950

Growth on file: 2.9% per year over 17 years.

Sales timeline

22 April 2024Most recent
£169,950
+31.7%over 3 years
30 April 2020
£129,000
+20.6%over 5 years
17 December 2014
£107,000
+0.9%over 7 years
9 August 2007
£106,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WF9 1HR: £170,000 (2023–2016).

Nearby sales in WF9 1HR

On the street

Versus other High Street homes

Four headline reads against 9 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 7 High Street stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,698

Street avg £1,778

Strongly above

Floor Area

63 m²

Street avg 74 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

4.4 t/year

Street avg 3.2 t/year

Below

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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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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.

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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

0.0 km

High Street Springvale Gdns — bus stop.

Closest school

0.9 km

Upton Primary School. 7 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WF9 1HR

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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