What kind of home is 12 Cotswold Close, WF9 4SW?

12 Cotswold Close, WF9 4SW is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What did 12 Cotswold Close, WF9 4SW sell for?

12 Cotswold Close, WF9 4SW last sold for £115,000 in November 2016, around 10 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 12 Cotswold Close, WF9 4SW have?

The current EPC rating for 12 Cotswold Close, WF9 4SW is D with a score of 59 out of 100, lodged in July 2016. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 12 Cotswold Close, WF9 4SW?

12 Cotswold Close, WF9 4SW has a recorded floor area of 50 m² (538 sq ft), around 25 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 12 Cotswold Close, WF9 4SW use?

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

What is the council tax band for 12 Cotswold Close, WF9 4SW?

12 Cotswold Close, WF9 4SW 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 12 Cotswold Close, WF9 4SW in?

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

How safe is the area around 12 Cotswold Close, WF9 4SW?

Police records around 12 Cotswold Close, WF9 4SW 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.

What schools are near 12 Cotswold Close, WF9 4SW?

The closest primary school to 12 Cotswold Close, WF9 4SW is Grove Lea Primary School (574m), one of 8 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Outwood Academy Hemsworth (676m).

What transport links are near 12 Cotswold Close, WF9 4SW?

The closest bus stop to 12 Cotswold Close, WF9 4SW is Station Rd Lowfield Road, 498m away. The nearest bus option is Hemsworth Bus Station, 764m away.

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12 Cotswold Close, Hemsworth, Pontefract, WF9 4SW

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

50 m²

538 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 59

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 12 Cotswold Close

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

12 Cotswold Close is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Hemsworth, Pontefract, Pontefract (WF9 4SW). It has a recorded floor area of 50 m² (around 538 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (July 2016) shows a D (score 59), a step below the typical UK home. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 88), a 2-band jump. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Today's modelled estimate of £178,000 sits 54.8% above the 2016 sale of £115,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£214/sq ft) was about 22.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last changed hands 10 years ago, in November 2016.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageYes
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

Heating systemGas

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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.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 05 Jul 2026

EPC Rating

D59

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Planning

Planning history

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

12 Cotswold Close 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.

12 Cotswold Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£178,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2016)

£115,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

4 November 2016Most recent
£115,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WF9 4SW: £150,000 (2025–2020).

Nearby sales in WF9 4SW

On the street

Versus other Cotswold Close homes

Four headline reads against 14 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

12 Cotswold Close is notably below the street on epc rating.

Price per m²

£2,300

Street avg £2,218

On par

Floor Area

50 m²

Street avg 69 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.3 t/year

Street avg 3.2 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 Bank Row, Hemsworth

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1 Alpine Court, Hemsworth

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1 Cheviot Close, Hemsworth

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3 bed1 bath

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.

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Crime

4/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.5 km

Station Rd Lowfield Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Grove Lea Primary School. 9 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around WF9 4SW from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WF9 4SW

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.4dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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