What kind of home is 17 Bell Street, WF9 1LB?

17 Bell Street, WF9 1LB is a mid-terrace house.

When did 17 Bell Street, WF9 1LB last change hands?

17 Bell Street, WF9 1LB last sold for £55,000 in March 2016, around 10 years ago. Before that, it sold for £25,000 in July 2004, so prices have been rising over 12 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 17 Bell Street, WF9 1LB changed over time?

Across 2 sales between July 2004 and March 2016, 17 Bell Street, WF9 1LB rose from £25,000 to £55,000, a change of £30,000. That works out to roughly +7% per year compounded over 12 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 17 Bell Street, WF9 1LB?

The current EPC rating for 17 Bell Street, WF9 1LB is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in February 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 17 Bell Street, WF9 1LB?

17 Bell Street, WF9 1LB has a recorded floor area of 67 m² (721 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 17 Bell Street, WF9 1LB use?

The latest EPC at 17 Bell Street, WF9 1LB records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 17 Bell Street, WF9 1LB?

17 Bell Street, WF9 1LB 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 17 Bell Street, WF9 1LB in?

17 Bell Street, WF9 1LB sits in Upton, Pontefract, Pontefract. It falls within the WF9 postcode district.

Is 17 Bell Street, WF9 1LB in a safe area?

Police records around 17 Bell Street, WF9 1LB 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 17 Bell Street, WF9 1LB?

The closest primary school to 17 Bell Street, WF9 1LB is Upton Primary School (933m), one of 2 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Minsthorpe Community College (2.7km).

What transport links are near 17 Bell Street, WF9 1LB?

The closest bus stop to 17 Bell Street, WF9 1LB is Tom Wood Ash Lane Bell St, 71m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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17 Bell Street, Upton, Pontefract, WF9 1LB

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

67 m²

721 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 17 Bell Street

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

17 Bell Street is a mid-terrace house in Upton, Pontefract, Pontefract (WF9 1LB). It has a recorded floor area of 67 m² (around 721 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (February 2023) shows a C (score 71). The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86).

Across 2004–2016, sale prices on this property compounded at 7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £122,000 sits 121.8% above the 2016 sale of £55,000. 10 years since the last transfer (March 2016).

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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.

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.4 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 17 Bell Street, Upton, Pontefract, WF9 1LB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

17 Bell Street has no planning applications on record.

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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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 2004.

Current estimate

£122,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.0% per year over 12 years.

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Last sold (2016)

£55,000

Growth on file: 7.0% per year over 12 years.

Sales timeline

30 March 2016Most recent
£55,000
+120.0%over 11 years
14 July 2004
£25,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WF9 1LB: £83,000 (2025–2017).

Nearby sales in WF9 1LB

On the street

Versus other Bell Street homes

Four headline reads against 12 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Floor Area for 17 Bell Street lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£821

Street avg £1,180

Strongly below

Floor Area

67 m²

Street avg 72 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.4 t/year

Street avg 3.5 t/year

Strongly above

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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

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Crime

4/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Tom Wood Ash Lane Bell St — bus stop.

Closest school

0.9 km

Upton Primary School. 3 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WF9 1LB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.4dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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