What type of property is 16 Close Street, WF9 4QP?

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

What was the last sold price for 16 Close Street, WF9 4QP?

16 Close Street, WF9 4QP last sold for £75,000 in July 2023, around 3 years ago. Land Registry has 5 sales on record going back to £60,000 in February 1999. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 16 Close Street, WF9 4QP appreciated in value?

Across 5 sales between February 1999 and July 2023, 16 Close Street, WF9 4QP rose from £60,000 to £75,000, a change of £15,000. That works out to roughly +0.9% per year compounded over 24 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 16 Close Street, WF9 4QP?

The current EPC rating for 16 Close Street, WF9 4QP is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in October 2023. It has improved from a D recorded in November 2008. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 16 Close Street, WF9 4QP?

16 Close Street, WF9 4QP has a recorded floor area of 63 m² (678 sq ft). That makes it about 17% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in WF9 4QP. Source: EPC Register.

How is 16 Close Street, WF9 4QP heated?

The latest EPC at 16 Close Street, WF9 4QP records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 16 Close Street, WF9 4QP?

16 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 16 Close Street, WF9 4QP located?

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

Is 16 Close Street, WF9 4QP in a safe area?

Police records around 16 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 16 Close Street, WF9 4QP?

The closest primary school to 16 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 16 Close Street, WF9 4QP?

The closest bus stop to 16 Close Street, WF9 4QP is West End Club, 138m away. The nearest bus option is Hemsworth Bus Station, 529m away.

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16 Close Street, Hemsworth, Pontefract, WF9 4QP

5 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

63 m²

678 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 16 Close Street

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

16 Close Street is a mid-terrace house in Hemsworth, Pontefract, Pontefract (WF9 4QP). It has a recorded floor area of 63 m² (around 678 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (October 2023) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in November 2008 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 82).

Across 1999–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 0.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £120,000 sits 60% above the 2023 sale of £75,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£111/sq ft) was about 92.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: July 2023 at £75,000. Across the public record there are 5 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. At 63 m² it's 17.1% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (76 m² median across 25 EPCs).

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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)

Oct 2023

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.7 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2013from Nov 2008

Heating Controls

FullProg + Stat

Heating controls changed

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

30%50%

More low energy lighting installed

Oct 2013from Apr 2013

Heating Controls

Prog + StatProg + TRVs

Heating controls changed

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Oct 2023from Oct 2013

EPC improved fromD67toC69

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Walls

Very PoorGood

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

43%86%

More low energy lighting installed

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Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC CPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 16 Close Street, Hemsworth, Pontefract, WF9 4QP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

16 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.

16 Close Street has changed hands more often than typical for the area.

Current estimate

£120,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 0.9% per year over 24 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£75,000

Growth on file: 0.9% per year over 24 years.

Sales timeline

20 July 2023Most recent
£75,000
+61.3%over 13 years
21 September 2009
£46,500
+60.3%over 5 years
18 April 2004
£29,000
+176.2%over 4 years
2 September 1999
£10,500
-82.5%over 6 months
17 February 1999
£60,000

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.

16 Close Street is notably below the street on floor area.

Price per m²

£1,190

Street avg £1,091

On par

Floor Area

63 m²

Street avg 78 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.7 t/year

Street avg 3.3 t/year

Above

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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.

£122k

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1 Centre Street, Hemsworth

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£110k

1 Aston Chase, Hemsworth

WF9 4RB

2 bed2 bath

£132k

1 Brettegate, Hemsworth

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£134k

1 Cherry Garth, Hemsworth

WF9 4EW

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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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

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FAQ

Common questions

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