What kind of home is 16 Burns Avenue, WF9 3EJ?

16 Burns Avenue, WF9 3EJ is a semi-detached house.

What did 16 Burns Avenue, WF9 3EJ sell for?

16 Burns Avenue, WF9 3EJ last sold for £160,000 in October 2023, around 3 years ago. Before that, it sold for £112,000 in August 2016, so prices have been rising over 7 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 16 Burns Avenue, WF9 3EJ changed over time?

Across 2 sales between August 2016 and October 2023, 16 Burns Avenue, WF9 3EJ rose from £112,000 to £160,000, a change of £48,000. That works out to roughly +5.1% per year compounded over 7 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 16 Burns Avenue, WF9 3EJ?

The current EPC rating for 16 Burns Avenue, WF9 3EJ is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in July 2026. It has improved from a D recorded in May 2016. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 16 Burns Avenue, WF9 3EJ?

16 Burns Avenue, WF9 3EJ has a recorded floor area of 91 m² (980 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 16 Burns Avenue, WF9 3EJ use?

The latest EPC at 16 Burns Avenue, WF9 3EJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 16 Burns Avenue, WF9 3EJ have?

16 Burns Avenue, WF9 3EJ has 1 planning record on file (1 approved), most recent in March 2020. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 16 Burns Avenue, WF9 3EJ?

16 Burns Avenue, WF9 3EJ 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 16 Burns Avenue, WF9 3EJ in?

16 Burns Avenue, WF9 3EJ sits in South Kirkby, Pontefract, Pontefract. It falls within the WF9 postcode district.

What is crime like near 16 Burns Avenue, WF9 3EJ?

Police records around 16 Burns Avenue, WF9 3EJ 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.

What schools are near 16 Burns Avenue, WF9 3EJ?

The closest primary school to 16 Burns Avenue, WF9 3EJ is South Kirkby Common Road Infant and Nursery School (376m), one of 10 primaries within walking distance.

How well connected is 16 Burns Avenue, WF9 3EJ?

The closest bus stop to 16 Burns Avenue, WF9 3EJ is Common Road Burns Ave, 63m away. The nearest rail option is Moorthorpe Rail Station, 2.4km away.

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16 Burns Avenue, South Kirkby, Pontefract, WF9 3EJ

1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

91 m²

980 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band A

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Overview

About 16 Burns Avenue

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

16 Burns Avenue is a semi-detached house in South Kirkby, Pontefract, Pontefract (WF9 3EJ). It has a recorded floor area of 91 m² (around 980 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (July 2026) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in May 2016 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 83). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Across 2016–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.1% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£163/sq ft) was about 56.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £160,000 in October 2023. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2020.

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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.

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Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jul 2026

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.1 t/year

Occupancy

—

Certificate validity

Valid until 26 July 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2026from May 2016

EPC improved fromD68toC71

Low Energy Lighting

33%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 16 Burns Avenue, South Kirkby, Pontefract, WF9 3EJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 16 Burns Avenue, South Kirkby, Pontefract, WF9 3EJ

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Mar 2020
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Reference
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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.

Latest sale on 16 Burns Avenue was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£161,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.1% per year over 7 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£160,000

Growth on file: 5.1% per year over 7 years.

Sales timeline

12 October 2023Most recent
£160,000
+42.9%over 7 years
21 August 2016
£112,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WF9 3EJ: £140,000 (2023–2017).

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On the street

Versus other Burns Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 15 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

16 Burns Avenue is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£1,758

Street avg £1,240

Above

Floor Area

91 m²

Street avg 85 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.1 t/year

Street avg 3.7 t/year

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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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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

390/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Common Road Burns Ave — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

South Kirkby Common Road Infant and Nursery School. 10 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around WF9 3EJ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

46.4dB

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Night-time road noise heatmap for WF9 3EJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.7dB

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