What kind of home is 4 Church Forge, WF9 3LL?

4 Church Forge, WF9 3LL is a 4-bedroom detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 4 Church Forge, WF9 3LL last change hands?

4 Church Forge, WF9 3LL last sold for £230,000 in August 2018, around 8 years ago. Before that, it sold for £199,000 in March 2010, so prices have been rising over 8 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 4 Church Forge, WF9 3LL changed over time?

Across 2 sales between March 2010 and August 2018, 4 Church Forge, WF9 3LL rose from £199,000 to £230,000, a change of £31,000. That works out to roughly +1.7% per year compounded over 8 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 4 Church Forge, WF9 3LL?

The current EPC rating for 4 Church Forge, WF9 3LL is C with a score of 76 out of 100, lodged in November 2011. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 4 Church Forge, WF9 3LL?

4 Church Forge, WF9 3LL has a recorded floor area of 159 m² (1,715 sq ft), around 40 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 4 Church Forge, WF9 3LL use?

The latest EPC at 4 Church Forge, WF9 3LL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 4 Church Forge, WF9 3LL?

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

Which area is 4 Church Forge, WF9 3LL in?

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

Is 4 Church Forge, WF9 3LL in a safe area?

Police records around 4 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.

What schools are near 4 Church Forge, WF9 3LL?

The closest primary school to 4 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 4 Church Forge, WF9 3LL?

The closest bus stop to 4 Church Forge, WF9 3LL is South Kirkby Church, 53m away. The nearest rail option is Moorthorpe Rail Station, 756m away.

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

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

159 m²

1715 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 76

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 4 Church Forge

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

4 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 1715 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (November 2011) shows a C (score 76), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since February 2010. The latest certificate is from November 2011, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Across 2010–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 1.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £325,000 is 41.3% above the 2018 sale price. Sold August 2018 for £230,000.

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
Bathrooms3
Open-plan layoutYes
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes
StudyYes

Outside

GarageYes
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

RefurbishedYes

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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.

4 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 06 Nov 2021

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Nov 2011

EPC Rating

C76

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 Church Forge, South Kirkby, Pontefract, WF9 3LL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

4 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.

4 Church Forge valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£325,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 1.7% per year over 8 years.

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Last sold (2018)

£230,000

Growth on file: 1.7% per year over 8 years.

Sales timeline

12 August 2018Most recent
£230,000
+15.6%over 8 years
30 March 2010
£199,000

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.

On epc rating, 4 Church Forge runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,444

Street avg £1,637

Below

Floor Area

159 m²

Street avg 159 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.8 t/year

Street avg 3.8 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 Bluebell Mews, South Kirkby

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£192k

1 Carr Lane, South Kirkby

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3 bed2 bath

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1 Beacon View, South Kirkby

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3 bed1 bath

£118k

1 Carlton House, North Street, South Kirkby

WF9 3NL

3 bed1 bath

£275k

1 Bracken Hill, South Kirkby

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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.

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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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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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