What type of property is 23 Newstead Drive, WF9 5DG?

23 Newstead Drive, WF9 5DG is a 3-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

What did 23 Newstead Drive, WF9 5DG sell for?

23 Newstead Drive, WF9 5DG last sold for £110,000 in August 2023, around 3 years ago. Before that, it sold for £29,500 in July 1997, so prices have been rising over 26 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 23 Newstead Drive, WF9 5DG appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between July 1997 and August 2023, 23 Newstead Drive, WF9 5DG rose from £29,500 to £110,000, a change of £80,500. That works out to roughly +5.2% per year compounded over 26 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 23 Newstead Drive, WF9 5DG have?

The current EPC rating for 23 Newstead Drive, WF9 5DG is D with a score of 66 out of 100, lodged in September 2023. It has dropped from a C recorded in March 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 23 Newstead Drive, WF9 5DG?

23 Newstead Drive, WF9 5DG has a recorded floor area of 77 m² (829 sq ft), around 26 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 23 Newstead Drive, WF9 5DG heated?

The latest EPC at 23 Newstead Drive, WF9 5DG records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 23 Newstead Drive, WF9 5DG?

23 Newstead Drive, WF9 5DG 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 23 Newstead Drive, WF9 5DG located?

23 Newstead Drive, WF9 5DG sits in Fitzwilliam, Pontefract, Pontefract. It falls within the WF9 postcode district.

Is 23 Newstead Drive, WF9 5DG in a safe area?

Police records around 23 Newstead Drive, WF9 5DG 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 23 Newstead Drive, WF9 5DG?

The closest primary school to 23 Newstead Drive, WF9 5DG is King's Meadow Academy (477m), one of 9 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Outwood Academy Hemsworth (2.7km).

What transport links are near 23 Newstead Drive, WF9 5DG?

The closest bus stop to 23 Newstead Drive, WF9 5DG is Railway Terrace, 229m away. The nearest rail option is Fitzwilliam Rail Station, 238m away.

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23 Newstead Drive, Fitzwilliam, Pontefract, WF9 5DG

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

77 m²

829 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 66

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Freehold

Overview

About 23 Newstead Drive

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

23 Newstead Drive is a three-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Fitzwilliam, Pontefract, Pontefract (WF9 5DG). It has a recorded floor area of 77 m² (around 829 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band A. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (September 2023) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (March 2023); the latest reading is one band lower. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 86), a 2-band jump.

Across 1997–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £135,000 is 22.7% above the 2023 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£133/sq ft) was about 76.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold August 2023 for £110,000.

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
Bathrooms1
CloakroomYes
FireplaceYes

Outside

Private gardenWrap around

Building

TenureFreehold

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Sept 2023

EPC Rating

D66

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 23 Newstead Drive, Fitzwilliam, Pontefract, WF9 5DG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

23 Newstead Drive 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.

23 Newstead Drive has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1997.

Current estimate

£135,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.2% per year over 26 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£110,000

Growth on file: 5.2% per year over 26 years.

Sales timeline

20 August 2023Most recent
£110,000
+272.9%over 26 years
17 July 1997
£29,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in WF9 5DG: £90,000 (2025–2017).

Nearby sales in WF9 5DG

On the street

Versus other Newstead Drive homes

Four headline reads against 15 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 23 Newstead Drive stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,429

Street avg £930

Strongly above

Floor Area

77 m²

Street avg 78 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.6 t/year

Street avg 3.1 t/year

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.

£182k

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3 bed1 bath

£214k

1 Grace Drive, Kinsley

WF9 5NR

3 bed2 bath

£237k

1 Baron Way, Fitzwilliam

WF9 5FB

3 bed

£165k

1 Beech Grove, Kinsley

WF9 5JZ

2 bed1 bath

£182k

1 Fieldside Road, Kinsley

WF9 5LG

2 bed1 bath

£136k

1 Briar Bank, Kinsley

WF9 5JX

£136k

1 Fitzwilliam Street, Kinsley

WF9 5EJ

£137k

1 Carrgate, Kinsley

WF9 5JQ

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

0.2 km

Railway Terrace — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

King's Meadow Academy. 10 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WF9 5DG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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