What type of property is 5 Chestnut Street, WF9 2HB?

5 Chestnut Street, WF9 2HB is an end-of-terrace house.

What is the EPC rating for 5 Chestnut Street, WF9 2HB?

The current EPC rating for 5 Chestnut Street, WF9 2HB is C with a score of 75 out of 100, lodged in March 2026. It has improved from a D recorded in January 2020. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 5 Chestnut Street, WF9 2HB?

5 Chestnut Street, WF9 2HB has a recorded floor area of 83 m² (893 sq ft). That makes it about 8% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in WF9 2HB. Source: EPC Register.

How is 5 Chestnut Street, WF9 2HB heated?

The latest EPC at 5 Chestnut Street, WF9 2HB records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 5 Chestnut Street, WF9 2HB?

5 Chestnut Street, WF9 2HB 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.

Where is 5 Chestnut Street, WF9 2HB located?

5 Chestnut Street, WF9 2HB sits in South Elmsall, Pontefract, Pontefract. It falls within the WF9 postcode district.

What is crime like near 5 Chestnut Street, WF9 2HB?

Police records around 5 Chestnut Street, WF9 2HB show an average of 390 reported crimes per month over the last 13 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 45% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (22% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 5 Chestnut Street, WF9 2HB?

The closest primary school to 5 Chestnut Street, WF9 2HB is South Elmsall Carlton Junior and Infant School (447m), one of 7 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Minsthorpe Community College (1.4km).

How well connected is 5 Chestnut Street, WF9 2HB?

The closest bus stop to 5 Chestnut Street, WF9 2HB is North Avenue Chestnut St, 33m away. The nearest rail option is Moorthorpe Rail Station, 758m away.

Calculators

Featured

UK House Price Map

30 years of UK sold prices mapped by postcode district.

Postcode-level detail
Compare areas side by side

Open the map

5 Chestnut Street, South Elmsall, Pontefract, WF9 2HB

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

83 m²

893 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 75

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Social Rental

Get directions

Overview

About 5 Chestnut Street

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

5 Chestnut Street is a semi-detached house in South Elmsall, Pontefract, Pontefract (WF9 2HB). It has a recorded floor area of 83 m² (around 893 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (March 2026) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in January 2020 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor and lighting dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 81). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 89% of similar EPCs).

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 5 Chestnut Street

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

The data behind every report

Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 4)

Mar 2026

EPC Rating

C75

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

2.3 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 4 March 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2022from Oct 2020

Low Energy Lighting

100%80%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Mar 2026from Feb 2022

EPC improved fromD67toC75

Roof

GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

80%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Early 20th centuryEnd-Terrace HouseEPC CSolid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

From £820 · Includes VAT

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Chestnut Street, South Elmsall, Pontefract, WF9 2HB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Chestnut Street has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

4 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

5 Chestnut Street has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£119,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this

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.

On the street

Versus other Chestnut Street homes

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

5 Chestnut Street outperforms the street on epc rating by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

75 (C)

Street avg 66 (D)

Strongly above

Floor Area

83 m²

Street avg 79 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.3 t/year

Street avg 3.3 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 5 Chestnut Street

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

The data behind every report

Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

£119k

1 Blundell Road, South Elmsall

WF9 2BW

£117k

1 Albion Place, South Elmsall

WF9 2PZ

£117k

1 Bailey Crescent, South Elmsall

WF9 2TL

£117k

1 Centre Street, South Elmsall

WF9 2RU

2 bed1 bath

£113k

1 Albany Street, South Elmsall

WF9 2EH

£127k

1 Beech Street, South Elmsall

WF9 2HE

£111k

1 Brookside Terrace, South Elmsall

WF9 2RS

2 bed1 bath

£128k

1 Broad Lane, South Elmsall

WF9 2LH

3 bed

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

390/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

North Avenue Chestnut St — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

South Elmsall Carlton Junior and Infant School. 8 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

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 2HB from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WF9 2HB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.0dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 5 Chestnut Street, South Elmsall, Pontefract, WF9 2HB. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.