How energy efficient is 12a, Centre Street, WF9 2RU?

The current EPC rating for 12a, Centre Street, WF9 2RU is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in November 2025. It has improved from a E recorded in November 2014 (2 bands). Source: EPC Register.

How big is 12a, Centre Street, WF9 2RU?

12a, Centre Street, WF9 2RU has a recorded floor area of 55 m² (592 sq ft). That makes it about 28% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in WF9 2RU. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 12a, Centre Street, WF9 2RU use?

The latest EPC at 12a, Centre Street, WF9 2RU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Which area is 12a, Centre Street, WF9 2RU in?

12a, Centre Street, WF9 2RU sits in South Elmsall, Pontefract, Pontefract. It falls within the WF9 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 12a, Centre Street, WF9 2RU?

Police records around 12a, Centre Street, WF9 2RU 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 12a, Centre Street, WF9 2RU?

The closest primary school to 12a, Centre Street, WF9 2RU is South Elmsall Carlton Junior and Infant School (305m), one of 8 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Minsthorpe Community College (739m).

What transport links are near 12a, Centre Street, WF9 2RU?

The closest bus stop to 12a, Centre Street, WF9 2RU is South Elmsall Market, 100m away. The nearest bus option is South Elmsall Bus Station, 321m away.

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12a, Centre Street, South Elmsall, Pontefract, WF9 2RU

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 01

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

55 m²

592 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 12a

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

12a is a mid-terrace house in South Elmsall, Pontefract, Pontefract (WF9 2RU). It has a recorded floor area of 55 m² (around 592 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1900-1929. The latest certificate (November 2025) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in November 2014 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good; while lighting dropped from Very Good to Poor.

At 55 m² it's 26.7% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (75 m² median across 20 EPCs). On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this 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.

12a ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Nov 2025

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.9 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2025from Nov 2014

EPC improved fromE43toC72

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Walls

Very PoorGood

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Low Energy Lighting

100%56%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-era1st Floor MaisonetteEPC CPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property was built before 1919 and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 12a, Centre Street, South Elmsall, Pontefract, WF9 2RU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

12a 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.

12a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£161,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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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.

Median price across the last 5 sales in WF9 2RU: £85,000 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in WF9 2RU

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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

0.1 km

South Elmsall Market — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

South Elmsall Carlton Junior and Infant School. 9 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 2RU 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 2RU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

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