What type of property is 36 Chapel Lane, WF9 2SW?

36 Chapel Lane, WF9 2SW is a semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 36 Chapel Lane, WF9 2SW?

36 Chapel Lane, WF9 2SW last sold for £136,000 in May 2019, around 7 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £45,000 in May 1996. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 36 Chapel Lane, WF9 2SW appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between May 1996 and May 2019, 36 Chapel Lane, WF9 2SW rose from £45,000 to £136,000, a change of £91,000. That works out to roughly +4.9% per year compounded over 23 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 36 Chapel Lane, WF9 2SW?

The current EPC rating for 36 Chapel Lane, WF9 2SW is E with a score of 50 out of 100, lodged in January 2016. It has dropped from a D recorded in July 2015. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 36 Chapel Lane, WF9 2SW?

36 Chapel Lane, WF9 2SW has a recorded floor area of 81 m² (872 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 36 Chapel Lane, WF9 2SW heated?

The latest EPC at 36 Chapel Lane, WF9 2SW records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 36 Chapel Lane, WF9 2SW?

36 Chapel Lane, WF9 2SW 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 36 Chapel Lane, WF9 2SW located?

36 Chapel Lane, WF9 2SW sits in South Elmsall, Pontefract, Pontefract. It falls within the WF9 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 36 Chapel Lane, WF9 2SW?

Police records around 36 Chapel Lane, WF9 2SW 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 36 Chapel Lane, WF9 2SW?

The closest primary school to 36 Chapel Lane, WF9 2SW is Ash Grove Primary Academy (454m), one of 6 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Minsthorpe Community College (915m).

What transport links are near 36 Chapel Lane, WF9 2SW?

The closest bus stop to 36 Chapel Lane, WF9 2SW is High St Chapel Lane, 149m away. The nearest rail option is South Elmsall Rail Station, 282m away.

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36 Chapel Lane, South Elmsall, Pontefract, WF9 2SW

3 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

81 m²

872 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 50

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 36 Chapel Lane

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

36 Chapel Lane is a semi-detached house in South Elmsall, Pontefract, Pontefract (WF9 2SW). It has a recorded floor area of 81 m² (around 872 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (January 2016) shows an E (score 50), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. Earlier certificates rated it D (July 2015); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting dropped from Average to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 83), a 3-band jump. The latest certificate is from January 2016, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 80% of similar EPCs). Across 1996–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £175,000 is 28.7% above the 2019 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£156/sq ft) was about 140.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £136,000 in May 2019.

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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.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 24 Jan 2026

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jan 2016

EPC Rating

E50

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Very Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.7 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Victorian-eraSemi-Detached HouseEPC EPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 36 Chapel Lane, South Elmsall, Pontefract, WF9 2SW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

36 Chapel Lane 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.

36 Chapel Lane has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1996.

Current estimate

£175,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.9% per year over 23 years.

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Last sold (2019)

£136,000

Growth on file: 4.9% per year over 23 years.

Sales timeline

23 May 2019Most recent
£136,000
+38.8%over 3 years
10 December 2015
£98,000
+117.8%over 19 years
2 May 1996
£45,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WF9 2SW: £120,000 (2025–2016).

Nearby sales in WF9 2SW

On the street

Versus other Chapel Lane homes

Four headline reads against 5 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

36 Chapel Lane is notably below the street on epc rating.

Price per m²

£1,679

Street avg £1,285

Above

Floor Area

81 m²

Street avg 100 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

5.7 t/year

Street avg 5.3 t/year

On par

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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 3, Albany Place, South Elmsall

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1 Broadway Terrace, South Elmsall

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3 bed1 bath

£201k

1 Brampton Court, South Elmsall

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3 bed1 bath

£150k

1 Chapel Lane, South Elmsall

WF9 2SW

£206k

1 Caddon Avenue, South Elmsall

WF9 2WJ

£147k

1 Beech Street, South Elmsall

WF9 2HE

£146k

1 Carlton Court, South Elmsall

WF9 2QA

£144k

1 Boycott Way, South Elmsall

WF9 2TY

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

High St Chapel Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Ash Grove Primary Academy. 7 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 2SW from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WF9 2SW

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

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