What kind of home is 5 Beech Close, WF9 3LT?

5 Beech Close, WF9 3LT is a semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 5 Beech Close, WF9 3LT?

5 Beech Close, WF9 3LT last sold for £165,000 in July 2020, around 6 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £100,000 in February 2004. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 5 Beech Close, WF9 3LT changed over time?

Across 3 sales between February 2004 and July 2020, 5 Beech Close, WF9 3LT rose from £100,000 to £165,000, a change of £65,000. That works out to roughly +3.1% per year compounded over 16 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 5 Beech Close, WF9 3LT?

The current EPC rating for 5 Beech Close, WF9 3LT is D with a score of 59 out of 100, lodged in August 2014. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 5 Beech Close, WF9 3LT?

5 Beech Close, WF9 3LT has a recorded floor area of 87 m² (936 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 5 Beech Close, WF9 3LT use?

The latest EPC at 5 Beech Close, WF9 3LT records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 5 Beech Close, WF9 3LT have?

5 Beech Close, WF9 3LT has 2 approved extension applications on file including single-storey rear extension and single-storey front extension. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 5 Beech Close, WF9 3LT?

5 Beech Close, WF9 3LT is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 5 Beech Close, WF9 3LT in?

5 Beech Close, WF9 3LT sits in South Kirkby, Pontefract, Pontefract. It falls within the WF9 postcode district.

What is crime like near 5 Beech Close, WF9 3LT?

Police records around 5 Beech Close, WF9 3LT 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 5 Beech Close, WF9 3LT?

The closest primary school to 5 Beech Close, WF9 3LT is Northfield Primary School (485m), one of 10 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Minsthorpe Community College (2.5km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 5 Beech Close, WF9 3LT?

The closest bus stop to 5 Beech Close, WF9 3LT is Beech Close, 33m away. The nearest rail option is Moorthorpe Rail Station, 1.4km away.

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5 Beech Close, South Kirkby, Pontefract, WF9 3LT

3 sales on record2 planning records

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

87 m²

936 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 59

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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About 5 Beech Close

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

5 Beech Close is a semi-detached house in South Kirkby, Pontefract, Pontefract (WF9 3LT). It has a recorded floor area of 87 m² (around 936 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (August 2014) shows a D (score 59), a step below the typical UK home. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since November 2010. Between certificates, wall efficiency dropped from Average to Poor and roof efficiency dropped from Average to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 80). The latest certificate is from August 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2004–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £205,000 is 24.2% above the 2020 sale price. Last sale on file: £165,000 in July 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.

5 Beech Close'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 19 Aug 2024

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Aug 2014

EPC Rating

D59

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Expired on 19 August 2024

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Beech Close, South Kirkby, Pontefract, WF9 3LT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Beech Close has an approved single-storey rear extension on the planning record.

2 applications on record at 5 Beech Close, South Kirkby, Pontefract, WF9 3LT

2decisions2extensions7documents4nearby

Aug 2008
ExtensionFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Single storey · Front of property
First floor extension to front, detached garage to rear
Documents
7 docs on file
Reference
08/01516/FUL
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ExtensionMar 2017Decision

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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.

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

Current estimate

£205,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.1% per year over 16 years.

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Last sold (2020)

£165,000

Growth on file: 3.1% per year over 16 years.

Sales timeline

9 July 2020Most recent
£165,000
+32.0%over 15 years
7 April 2005
£125,000
+25.0%over 1 year
2 February 2004
£100,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WF9 3LT: £150,000 (2025–2016).

Nearby sales in WF9 3LT

On the street

Versus other Beech Close homes

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

On price per m², 5 Beech Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,897

Street avg £1,693

Strongly above

Floor Area

87 m²

Street avg 91 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

4.3 t/year

Street avg 4.3 t/year

On par

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A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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Area

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Crime

390/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

Beech Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Northfield Primary School. 12 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WF9 3LT

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.7dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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