What type of property is 12 Close Street, WF9 4QP?

12 Close Street, WF9 4QP is a mid-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 12 Close Street, WF9 4QP?

12 Close Street, WF9 4QP last sold for £56,000 in October 2009, around 17 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 12 Close Street, WF9 4QP?

The current EPC rating for 12 Close Street, WF9 4QP is D with a score of 59 out of 100, lodged in March 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 12 Close Street, WF9 4QP?

12 Close Street, WF9 4QP has a recorded floor area of 74 m² (797 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 12 Close Street, WF9 4QP heated?

The latest EPC at 12 Close Street, WF9 4QP records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 12 Close Street, WF9 4QP?

12 Close Street, WF9 4QP 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.

Where is 12 Close Street, WF9 4QP located?

12 Close Street, WF9 4QP sits in Hemsworth, Pontefract, Pontefract. It falls within the WF9 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 12 Close Street, WF9 4QP?

Police records around 12 Close Street, WF9 4QP 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 12 Close Street, WF9 4QP?

The closest primary school to 12 Close Street, WF9 4QP is West End Academy (187m), one of 8 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Outwood Academy Hemsworth (758m).

What transport links are near 12 Close Street, WF9 4QP?

The closest bus stop to 12 Close Street, WF9 4QP is West End Club, 138m away. The nearest bus option is Hemsworth Bus Station, 529m away.

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12 Close Street, Hemsworth, Pontefract, WF9 4QP

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

74 m²

797 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 59

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 12 Close Street

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

12 Close Street is a mid-terrace house in Hemsworth, Pontefract, Pontefract (WF9 4QP). It has a recorded floor area of 74 m² (around 797 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (March 2024) shows a D (score 59), a step below the typical UK home. The rating has held steady at D across 4 certificates since August 2009. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while 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 C (score 77).

Untraded for 17 years, with the last transfer in October 2009. That sale fell during the post-crash dip, which often skews comparisons against later neighbouring sales. Today's modelled estimate of £112,000 sits 100% above the 2009 sale of £56,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£70/sq ft) was about 22.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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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 4)

Mar 2024

EPC Rating

D59

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.9 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2013from Aug 2009

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%33%

More low energy lighting installed

Mar 2024from Oct 2013

Walls

Very PoorGood

Wall insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

14%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 12 Close Street, Hemsworth, Pontefract, WF9 4QP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

12 Close Street has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

1 notable application 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 fell during the post-2008 dip, often a low-water mark in price comparisons.

Current estimate

£112,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2009)

£56,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

4 October 2009Most recent
£56,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WF9 4QP: £100,000 (2025–2023).

Nearby sales in WF9 4QP

On the street

Versus other Close Street homes

Four headline reads against 25 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 12 Close Street runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£757

Street avg £1,110

On par

Floor Area

74 m²

Street avg 78 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.9 t/year

Street avg 3.3 t/year

Below

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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.

£111k

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1 Archbishop Holgate Hospital, Robin Lane, Hemsworth

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1 Brettegate, Hemsworth

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1 Cherry Garth, Hemsworth

WF9 4EW

2 bed

£136k

1 Bush Street, Hemsworth

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1 Clifton Street, Hemsworth

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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

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

Crime

4/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

West End Club — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

West End Academy. 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 4QP from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WF9 4QP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

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