What type of property is 14 Close Street, WF9 4QP?

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

What did 14 Close Street, WF9 4QP sell for?

14 Close Street, WF9 4QP last sold for £74,000 in March 2023, around 3 years ago. Before that, it sold for £20,000 in June 2003, so prices have been rising over 20 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 14 Close Street, WF9 4QP changed over time?

Across 2 sales between June 2003 and March 2023, 14 Close Street, WF9 4QP rose from £20,000 to £74,000, a change of £54,000. That works out to roughly +6.8% per year compounded over 20 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 14 Close Street, WF9 4QP?

The current EPC rating for 14 Close Street, WF9 4QP is D with a score of 67 out of 100, lodged in May 2023. It has improved from a E recorded in July 2012. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 14 Close Street, WF9 4QP?

14 Close Street, WF9 4QP has a recorded floor area of 65 m² (700 sq ft). That makes it about 14% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in WF9 4QP. Source: EPC Register.

How is 14 Close Street, WF9 4QP heated?

The latest EPC at 14 Close Street, WF9 4QP records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 14 Close Street, WF9 4QP?

14 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 14 Close Street, WF9 4QP located?

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

Is 14 Close Street, WF9 4QP in a safe area?

Police records around 14 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 14 Close Street, WF9 4QP?

The closest primary school to 14 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 is the nearest station to 14 Close Street, WF9 4QP?

The closest bus stop to 14 Close Street, WF9 4QP is West End Club, 138m away. The nearest bus option is Hemsworth Bus Station, 529m away.

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14 Close Street, Hemsworth, Pontefract, WF9 4QP

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

65 m²

700 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 67

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 14 Close Street

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

14 Close Street is a mid-terrace house in Hemsworth, Pontefract, Pontefract (WF9 4QP). It has a recorded floor area of 65 m² (around 700 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (May 2023) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in July 2012 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 82), a 2-band jump.

Across 2003–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £110,000 is 48.6% above the 2023 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£106/sq ft) was about 82.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £74,000 in March 2023.

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

May 2023

EPC Rating

D67

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.0 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2013from Jul 2012

EPC improved fromE54toD68

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

May 2023from Apr 2013

Low Energy Lighting

43%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)Solid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property was built before 1919, has been extended more than once, and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 14 Close Street, Hemsworth, Pontefract, WF9 4QP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

14 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.

14 Close Street has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 2003.

Current estimate

£110,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.8% per year over 20 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£74,000

Growth on file: 6.8% per year over 20 years.

Sales timeline

24 March 2023Most recent
£74,000
+270.0%over 19 years
5 June 2003
£20,000

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.

Floor Area for 14 Close Street lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,138

Street avg £1,093

On par

Floor Area

65 m²

Street avg 78 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.0 t/year

Street avg 3.3 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 Archbishop Holgate Hospital, Robin Lane, Hemsworth

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1 Brettegate, Hemsworth

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£134k

1 Cherry Garth, Hemsworth

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2 bed

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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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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

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FAQ

Common questions

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