What kind of home is 2 First Avenue, WF9 5AW?

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

When did 2 First Avenue, WF9 5AW last change hands?

2 First Avenue, WF9 5AW last sold for £170,000 in December 2024, around 1 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £124,995 in April 2006. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 2 First Avenue, WF9 5AW?

Across 3 sales between April 2006 and December 2024, 2 First Avenue, WF9 5AW rose from £124,995 to £170,000, a change of £45,005. That works out to roughly +1.7% per year compounded over 19 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 2 First Avenue, WF9 5AW have?

The current EPC rating for 2 First Avenue, WF9 5AW is D with a score of 65 out of 100, lodged in May 2024. It has dropped from a C recorded in July 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 2 First Avenue, WF9 5AW?

2 First Avenue, WF9 5AW has a recorded floor area of 98 m² (1,055 sq ft), around 33 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 21% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in WF9 5AW. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 2 First Avenue, WF9 5AW use?

The latest EPC at 2 First Avenue, WF9 5AW records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 2 First Avenue, WF9 5AW have?

2 First Avenue, WF9 5AW has 3 planning records on file (3 approved), most recent in May 2017. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 2 First Avenue, WF9 5AW?

2 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.

Which area is 2 First Avenue, WF9 5AW in?

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

How safe is the area around 2 First Avenue, WF9 5AW?

Police records around 2 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.

What schools are near 2 First Avenue, WF9 5AW?

The closest primary school to 2 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 2 First Avenue, WF9 5AW?

The closest bus stop to 2 First Avenue, WF9 5AW is Central Avenue, 98m away. The nearest rail option is Fitzwilliam Rail Station, 429m away.

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2 First Avenue, Fitzwilliam, Pontefract, WF9 5AW

3 sales on record3 planning records

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

98 m²

1055 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 65

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 2 First Avenue

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

2 First Avenue is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Fitzwilliam, Pontefract, Pontefract (WF9 5AW). It has a recorded floor area of 98 m² (around 1055 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (May 2024) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (July 2013); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Good to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 76). Other recorded features include a conservatory.

A recent sale: £170,000 in December 2024. At 98 m² it's 20.2% larger than the typical home in the postcode (82 m² median across 20 EPCs). Across 2006–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 1.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £197,000 is 15.9% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£161/sq ft) was about 47.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 3 planning records sit against the property, 3 approved, 0 refused.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
ParkingOff street

Building

RefurbishedYes

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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 2)

May 2024

EPC Rating

D65

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2024from Jul 2013

EPC improved fromC69toD65

Low Energy Lighting

50%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 First Avenue, Fitzwilliam, Pontefract, WF9 5AW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 applications on record at 2 First Avenue, Fitzwilliam, Pontefract, WF9 5AW

3decisions30documents1nearby

Aug 2014
New BuildFull
Outcome in report
Residential development for a detached dwellinghouse
Documents
3 docs on file
Reference
14/01385/FUL
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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.

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

Current estimate

£197,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 1.7% per year over 19 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£170,000

Growth on file: 1.7% per year over 19 years.

Sales timeline

19 December 2024Most recent
£170,000
+58.9%over 5 years
7 April 2019
£107,000
-14.4%over 12 years
9 April 2006
£124,995

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.

Habitable Rooms for 2 First Avenue runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,735

Street avg £1,481

Above

Floor Area

98 m²

Street avg 86 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

4.8 t/year

Street avg 3.7 t/year

Strongly below

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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 Baron Way, Fitzwilliam

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1 Beech Grove, Kinsley

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1 Farmfield Drive, Fitzwilliam

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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

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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