What kind of home is 26 Close Street, WF9 4QP?

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

When did 26 Close Street, WF9 4QP last change hands?

26 Close Street, WF9 4QP last sold for £76,000 in July 2023, around 3 years ago. Before that, it sold for £13,000 in July 1998, so prices have been rising over 25 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 26 Close Street, WF9 4QP appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between July 1998 and July 2023, 26 Close Street, WF9 4QP rose from £13,000 to £76,000, a change of £63,000. That works out to roughly +7.3% per year compounded over 25 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 26 Close Street, WF9 4QP?

The current EPC rating for 26 Close Street, WF9 4QP is D with a score of 66 out of 100, lodged in June 2026. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 26 Close Street, WF9 4QP?

26 Close Street, WF9 4QP has a recorded floor area of 71 m² (764 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 26 Close Street, WF9 4QP use?

The latest EPC at 26 Close Street, WF9 4QP records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 26 Close Street, WF9 4QP?

26 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.

Which area is 26 Close Street, WF9 4QP in?

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

What is crime like near 26 Close Street, WF9 4QP?

Police records around 26 Close Street, WF9 4QP 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 26 Close Street, WF9 4QP?

The closest primary school to 26 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 26 Close Street, WF9 4QP?

The closest bus stop to 26 Close Street, WF9 4QP is West End Club, 138m away. The nearest bus option is Hemsworth Bus Station, 529m away.

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26 Close Street, Hemsworth, Pontefract, WF9 4QP

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

71 m²

764 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 66

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 26 Close Street

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

26 Close Street is a mid-terrace house in Hemsworth, Pontefract, Pontefract (WF9 4QP). It has a recorded floor area of 71 m² (around 764 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (June 2026) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 79). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Across 1998–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £106,000 is 39.5% above the 2023 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£99/sq ft) was about 75.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: July 2023 at £76,000.

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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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate

Jun 2026

EPC Rating

D66

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

2.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 27 June 2036

9 years remaining

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

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 26 Close Street, Hemsworth, Pontefract, WF9 4QP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

26 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.

Price for 26 Close Street has grown more than fourfold since the 1998 starting point.

Current estimate

£106,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.3% per year over 25 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£76,000

Growth on file: 7.3% per year over 25 years.

Sales timeline

20 July 2023Most recent
£76,000
+484.6%over 25 years
7 July 1998
£13,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WF9 4QP: £92,500 (2026–2024).

Nearby sales in WF9 4QP

On the street

Versus other Close Street homes

Four headline reads against 27 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

26 Close Street is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£1,070

Street avg £1,038

On par

Floor Area

71 m²

Street avg 78 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.8 t/year

Street avg 3.3 t/year

Above

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Comparables

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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

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

390/mo

Falling 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

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