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

3 Church Forge, WF9 3LL is a 4-bedroom detached house.

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

3 Church Forge, WF9 3LL last sold for £275,000 in January 2023, around 4 years ago. Before that, it sold for £95,000 in March 2013, so prices have been rising over 10 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 3 Church Forge, WF9 3LL appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between March 2013 and January 2023, 3 Church Forge, WF9 3LL rose from £95,000 to £275,000, a change of £180,000. That works out to roughly +11.4% per year compounded over 10 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 3 Church Forge, WF9 3LL?

The current EPC rating for 3 Church Forge, WF9 3LL is C with a score of 79 out of 100, lodged in February 2014. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

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

3 Church Forge, WF9 3LL has a recorded floor area of 159 m² (1,711 sq ft), around 40 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 3 Church Forge, WF9 3LL heated?

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

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

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

Where is 3 Church Forge, WF9 3LL located?

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

What is crime like near 3 Church Forge, WF9 3LL?

Police records around 3 Church Forge, WF9 3LL 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.

Which schools serve 3 Church Forge, WF9 3LL?

The closest primary school to 3 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 transport links are near 3 Church Forge, WF9 3LL?

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

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

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

159 m²

1711 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 79

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 3 Church Forge

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

3 Church Forge is a four-bedroom 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 2007 onwards and council tax band E. The latest certificate (February 2014) shows a C (score 79), near the top of the C band. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85). The latest certificate is from February 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Across 2013–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 11.4% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£161/sq ft) was about 19.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: January 2023 at £275,000.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms4
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageIntegral

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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.

3 Church Forge's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 16 Feb 2024

Current Certificate

Feb 2014

EPC Rating

C79

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.4 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Expired on 16 February 2024

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Planning

Planning history

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

3 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.

3 Church Forge has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2013.

Current estimate

£294,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 11.4% per year over 10 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£275,000

Growth on file: 11.4% per year over 10 years.

Sales timeline

12 January 2023Most recent
£275,000
+189.5%over 9 years
15 March 2013
£95,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WF9 3LL: £230,000 (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.

On price per m², 3 Church Forge stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,730

Street avg £1,580

Strongly above

Floor Area

159 m²

Street avg 159 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.4 t/year

Street avg 3.9 t/year

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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

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Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

390/mo

Falling 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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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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