What type of property is 1 Church Forge, WF9 3LL?

1 Church Forge, WF9 3LL is a semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 1 Church Forge, WF9 3LL?

1 Church Forge, WF9 3LL last sold for £225,000 in October 2022, around 4 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 1 Church Forge, WF9 3LL?

The current EPC rating for 1 Church Forge, WF9 3LL is C with a score of 79 out of 100, lodged in April 2022. It has dropped from a B recorded in February 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 Church Forge, WF9 3LL?

1 Church Forge, WF9 3LL has a recorded floor area of 159 m² (1,711 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 Church Forge, WF9 3LL heated?

The latest EPC at 1 Church Forge, WF9 3LL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 1 Church Forge, WF9 3LL?

1 Church Forge, WF9 3LL is in council tax band D.

Where is 1 Church Forge, WF9 3LL located?

1 Church Forge, WF9 3LL sits in South Kirkby, Pontefract, Pontefract. It falls within the WF9 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 1 Church Forge, WF9 3LL?

Police records around 1 Church Forge, WF9 3LL 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 1 Church Forge, WF9 3LL?

The closest primary school to 1 Church Forge, WF9 3LL is Northfield Primary School (227m), one of 8 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Minsthorpe Community College (1.9km).

What is the nearest station to 1 Church Forge, WF9 3LL?

The closest bus stop to 1 Church Forge, WF9 3LL is South Kirkby Church, 53m away. The nearest rail option is Moorthorpe Rail Station, 756m away.

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1 Church Forge, South Kirkby, Pontefract, WF9 3LL

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

159 m²

1711 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 79

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 1 Church Forge

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

1 Church Forge is a semi-detached house in South Kirkby, Pontefract, Pontefract (WF9 3LL). It has a recorded floor area of 159 m² (around 1711 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (April 2022) shows a C (score 79), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (February 2010); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and main heating dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85).

Sold October 2022 for £225,000. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.

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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 2)

Apr 2022

EPC Rating

C79

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.7 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2022from Feb 2010

EPC improved fromB82toC79

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Wall Insulation

Insulated StoneInsulated Cavity

Wall insulation upgraded

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Church Forge, South Kirkby, Pontefract, WF9 3LL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Church Forge 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.

The latest sale landed in the post-pandemic price surge — useful context when reading the figure.

Current estimate

£232,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2022)

£225,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

27 October 2022Most recent
£225,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WF9 3LL: £275,000 (2023–2018).

Nearby sales in WF9 3LL

On the street

Versus other Church Forge homes

Four headline reads against 6 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 1 Church Forge lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,415

Street avg £1,643

Strongly below

Floor Area

159 m²

Street avg 159 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.7 t/year

Street avg 3.9 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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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 Kirkby Church — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Northfield Primary 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 3LL from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WF9 3LL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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