What was the last sold price for 1 First Avenue, WF9 5AW?

1 First Avenue, WF9 5AW last sold for £42,000 in April 2001, around 25 years ago. Before that, it sold for £30,000 in December 1996, so prices have been rising over 4 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 1 First Avenue, WF9 5AW?

Across 2 sales between December 1996 and April 2001, 1 First Avenue, WF9 5AW rose from £30,000 to £42,000, a change of £12,000. That works out to roughly +8.1% per year compounded over 4 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What council tax band is 1 First Avenue, WF9 5AW?

1 First Avenue, WF9 5AW 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 1 First Avenue, WF9 5AW located?

1 First Avenue, WF9 5AW sits in Fitzwilliam, Pontefract, Pontefract. It falls within the WF9 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 1 First Avenue, WF9 5AW?

Police records around 1 First Avenue, WF9 5AW 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 1 First Avenue, WF9 5AW?

The closest primary school to 1 First Avenue, WF9 5AW is Fitzwilliam Primary School (334m), one of 5 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Outwood Academy Hemsworth (2.9km).

What is the nearest station to 1 First Avenue, WF9 5AW?

The closest bus stop to 1 First Avenue, WF9 5AW is Central Avenue, 98m away. The nearest rail option is Fitzwilliam Rail Station, 429m away.

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1 First Avenue, Fitzwilliam, Pontefract, WF9 5AW

Council tax

Band A

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About 1 First Avenue

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

1 First Avenue is a property in Fitzwilliam, Pontefract, Pontefract (WF9 5AW). It has council tax band A.

Held since April 2001 — that's 25 years off the open market, well above the local norm. Across 1996–2001, sale prices on this property compounded at 8.1% per year.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 First Avenue, Fitzwilliam, Pontefract, WF9 5AW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 First Avenue has no planning applications on record.

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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Last sold (2001)

£42,000

Growth on file: 8.1% per year over 4 years.

Sales timeline

26 April 2001Most recent
£42,000
+40.0%over 4 years
23 December 1996
£30,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WF9 5AW: £170,000 (2025–2021).

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Crime

4/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Central Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Fitzwilliam Primary School. 6 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.1dB

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Night-time road noise heatmap for WF9 5AW

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.2dB

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