What kind of home is 12 Briar Bank, WF9 5JX?

12 Briar Bank, WF9 5JX is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 12 Briar Bank, WF9 5JX last change hands?

12 Briar Bank, WF9 5JX last sold for £73,000 in October 2016, around 10 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 12 Briar Bank, WF9 5JX have?

The current EPC rating for 12 Briar Bank, WF9 5JX is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in June 2026. It has improved from a E recorded in July 2016 (2 bands). Source: EPC Register.

How big is 12 Briar Bank, WF9 5JX?

12 Briar Bank, WF9 5JX has a recorded floor area of 53 m² (570 sq ft), around 27 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 10% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in WF9 5JX. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 12 Briar Bank, WF9 5JX use?

The latest EPC at 12 Briar Bank, WF9 5JX records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 12 Briar Bank, WF9 5JX?

12 Briar Bank, WF9 5JX 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 12 Briar Bank, WF9 5JX in?

12 Briar Bank, WF9 5JX sits in Kinsley, Pontefract, Pontefract. It falls within the WF9 postcode district.

Is 12 Briar Bank, WF9 5JX in a safe area?

Police records around 12 Briar Bank, WF9 5JX show an average of 390 reported crimes per month over the last 13 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 45% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (22% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 12 Briar Bank, WF9 5JX?

The closest primary school to 12 Briar Bank, WF9 5JX is King's Meadow Academy (329m), one of 10 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Outwood Academy Hemsworth (2.0km).

How well connected is 12 Briar Bank, WF9 5JX?

The closest bus stop to 12 Briar Bank, WF9 5JX is Carrgate, 169m away. The nearest rail option is Fitzwilliam Rail Station, 519m away.

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12 Briar Bank, Kinsley, Pontefract, WF9 5JX

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

53 m²

570 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Freehold

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Overview

About 12 Briar Bank

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

12 Briar Bank is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Kinsley, Pontefract, Pontefract (WF9 5JX). It has a recorded floor area of 53 m² (around 570 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band A. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (June 2026) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in July 2016 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Today's modelled estimate of £146,000 sits 100% above the 2016 sale of £73,000. Last changed hands 10 years ago, in October 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

Outside

Private gardenYes
DrivewayYes

Building

TenureFreehold
Heating systemGas
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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jun 2026

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

1.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 9 June 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2026from Jul 2016

EPC improved fromE51toC69

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting

50%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 12 Briar Bank, Kinsley, Pontefract, WF9 5JX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

12 Briar Bank 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.

Current estimate

£146,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2016)

£73,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

26 October 2016Most recent
£73,000

Median price across the last 1 sales in WF9 5JX: £75,000 (2025–2025).

Nearby sales in WF9 5JX

7 Briar Bank, Kinsley, Pontefract, WF9 5JX
Sold Apr 2025
£75,000

On the street

Versus other Briar Bank homes

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

12 Briar Bank outperforms the street on habitable rooms by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

69 (C)

Street avg 67 (D)

Above

Floor Area

53 m²

Street avg 52 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

1.9 t/year

Street avg 2.3 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

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.

£162k

1 Beech Grove, Kinsley

WF9 5JZ

2 bed1 bath

£167k

1 Fieldside Road, Kinsley

WF9 5LG

2 bed1 bath

£184k

1 Ella Street, Fitzwilliam

WF9 5BB

3 bed1 bath

£218k

1 Grace Drive, Kinsley

WF9 5NR

3 bed2 bath

£240k

1 Baron Way, Fitzwilliam

WF9 5FB

3 bed

£146k

1 Greencroft, Kinsley

WF9 5JN

£149k

1 Brownhill Crescent, Kinsley

WF9 5LB

£150k

1 Duke Street, Fitzwilliam

WF9 5FH

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

390/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Carrgate — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

King's Meadow Academy. 11 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

46.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WF9 5JX

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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