What type of property is 12 First Avenue, WF9 5AW?

12 First Avenue, WF9 5AW is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

What did 12 First Avenue, WF9 5AW sell for?

12 First Avenue, WF9 5AW last sold for £175,000 in December 2023, around 2 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £88,000 in August 2006. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 12 First Avenue, WF9 5AW appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between August 2006 and December 2023, 12 First Avenue, WF9 5AW rose from £88,000 to £175,000, a change of £87,000. That works out to roughly +4.1% per year compounded over 17 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 12 First Avenue, WF9 5AW have?

The current EPC rating for 12 First Avenue, WF9 5AW is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in December 2025. It has improved from a E recorded in October 2011. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 12 First Avenue, WF9 5AW?

12 First Avenue, WF9 5AW has a recorded floor area of 82 m² (883 sq ft), around 27 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 12 First Avenue, WF9 5AW heated?

The latest EPC at 12 First Avenue, WF9 5AW records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 12 First Avenue, WF9 5AW?

12 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 12 First Avenue, WF9 5AW located?

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

Is 12 First Avenue, WF9 5AW in a safe area?

Police records around 12 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 12 First Avenue, WF9 5AW?

The closest primary school to 12 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 12 First Avenue, WF9 5AW?

The closest bus stop to 12 First Avenue, WF9 5AW is Central Avenue, 98m away. The nearest rail option is Fitzwilliam Rail Station, 429m away.

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12 First Avenue, Fitzwilliam, Pontefract, WF9 5AW

3 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

82 m²

883 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 12 First Avenue

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

12 First Avenue is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Fitzwilliam, Pontefract, Pontefract (WF9 5AW). It has a recorded floor area of 82 m² (around 883 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (December 2025) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in October 2011 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good and roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor and lighting dropped from Very Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 78). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Across 2006–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.1% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£198/sq ft) was about 75.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold December 2023 for £175,000.

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

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms2
CloakroomYes
StudyYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
DrivewayYes

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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(1 of 3)

Dec 2025

EPC Rating

D68

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

3.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2013from Oct 2011

EPC improved fromE52toD63

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

90%56%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Dec 2025from Jul 2013

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof

GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

56%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 12 First Avenue, Fitzwilliam, Pontefract, WF9 5AW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

12 First Avenue 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 First Avenue valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£191,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.1% per year over 17 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£175,000

Growth on file: 4.1% per year over 17 years.

Sales timeline

7 December 2023Most recent
£175,000
+102.3%over 11 years
31 May 2012
£86,500
-1.7%over 5 years
21 August 2006
£88,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WF9 5AW: £165,000 (2025–2020).

Nearby sales in WF9 5AW

On the street

Versus other First Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 20 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 12 First Avenue runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,134

Street avg £1,415

Strongly above

Floor Area

82 m²

Street avg 87 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.2 t/year

Street avg 3.8 t/year

Strongly 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.

£182k

1 Ella Street, Fitzwilliam

WF9 5BB

3 bed1 bath

£214k

1 Grace Drive, Kinsley

WF9 5NR

3 bed2 bath

£237k

1 Baron Way, Fitzwilliam

WF9 5FB

3 bed

£182k

1 Fieldside Road, Kinsley

WF9 5LG

2 bed1 bath

£165k

1 Beech Grove, Kinsley

WF9 5JZ

2 bed1 bath

£174k

1 Farmfield Drive, Fitzwilliam

WF9 5DX

£170k

1 First Avenue, Fitzwilliam

WF9 5AW

£168k

1 Chantry Gardens, Kinsley

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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.

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Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

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

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around WF9 5AW from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WF9 5AW

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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