What type of property is 16 Church Street, WF9 2JE?

16 Church Street, WF9 2JE is a mid-terrace house.

When did 16 Church Street, WF9 2JE last change hands?

16 Church Street, WF9 2JE last sold for £68,000 in March 2007, around 19 years ago. Before that, it sold for £31,000 in July 2003, so prices have been rising over 4 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 16 Church Street, WF9 2JE appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between July 2003 and March 2007, 16 Church Street, WF9 2JE rose from £31,000 to £68,000, a change of £37,000. That works out to roughly +23.5% per year compounded over 4 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 16 Church Street, WF9 2JE?

The current EPC rating for 16 Church Street, WF9 2JE is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in December 2023. It has improved from a D recorded in November 2008. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 16 Church Street, WF9 2JE?

16 Church Street, WF9 2JE has a recorded floor area of 64 m² (689 sq ft). That makes it about 11% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in WF9 2JE. Source: EPC Register.

How is 16 Church Street, WF9 2JE heated?

The latest EPC at 16 Church Street, WF9 2JE records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 16 Church Street, WF9 2JE?

16 Church Street, WF9 2JE 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 16 Church Street, WF9 2JE located?

16 Church Street, WF9 2JE sits in South Elmsall, Pontefract, Pontefract. It falls within the WF9 postcode district.

Is 16 Church Street, WF9 2JE in a safe area?

Police records around 16 Church Street, WF9 2JE 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.

Which schools serve 16 Church Street, WF9 2JE?

The closest primary school to 16 Church Street, WF9 2JE is South Elmsall Carlton Junior and Infant School (538m), one of 7 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Minsthorpe Community College (1.1km).

What is the nearest station to 16 Church Street, WF9 2JE?

The closest bus stop to 16 Church Street, WF9 2JE is South Elmsall Bus Station, 197m away. The nearest rail option is South Elmsall Rail Station, 207m away.

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16 Church Street, South Elmsall, Pontefract, WF9 2JE

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

64 m²

689 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 16 Church Street

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

16 Church Street is a mid-terrace house in South Elmsall, Pontefract, Pontefract (WF9 2JE). It has a recorded floor area of 64 m² (around 689 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (December 2023) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in November 2008 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 88).

Held since March 2007 — that's 19 years off the open market, well above the local norm. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. Across 2003–2007, sale prices on this property compounded at 23.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £111,000 sits 63.2% above the 2007 sale of £68,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£99/sq ft) was about 59.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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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 3)

Dec 2023

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.5 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2019from Nov 2008

EPC improved fromD55toE42

Hot Water

AveragePoor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

20%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Dec 2023from Nov 2019

EPC improved fromE42toC69

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

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Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC CPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 16 Church Street, South Elmsall, Pontefract, WF9 2JE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

16 Church Street has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

5 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.

16 Church Street has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2003.

Current estimate

£111,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 23.5% per year over 4 years.

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Last sold (2007)

£68,000

Growth on file: 23.5% per year over 4 years.

Sales timeline

23 March 2007Most recent
£68,000
+119.4%over 3 years
3 July 2003
£31,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WF9 2JE: £70,000 (2025–2020).

Nearby sales in WF9 2JE

On the street

Versus other Church Street homes

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

16 Church Street is notably below the street on floor area.

Price per m²

£1,063

Street avg £927

Above

Floor Area

64 m²

Street avg 73 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.5 t/year

Street avg 3.4 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.

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1 Albany Street, South Elmsall

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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.

Full Pontefract report

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

4/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

South Elmsall Bus Station — bus station.

Closest school

0.5 km

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

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around WF9 2JE from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.7dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WF9 2JE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.0dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

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80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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