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5 Forester Close, Pontefract, WF9 5NE

Property type
Mid terrace
Floor 00
Habitable rooms
3
From EPC
Floor area
45 m²
484 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 72
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Social Rental
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Overview

About 5 Forester Close

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

5 Forester Close is a mid-terrace house in Pontefract (WF9 5NE). It has a recorded floor area of 45 m² (around 484 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band A. At 45 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (45–63 m²). The latest certificate (June 2022) shows a C (score 72). The rating has held steady at C across 4 certificates since December 2009. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Poor to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and lighting dropped from Average to Poor.

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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 4)
Jun 2022

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C72
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
1.7 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 8 June 2032

5 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2020from Dec 2009
Heating Controls
FullProg + Stat

Heating controls changed

Windows
Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting
33%13%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Jun 2022from Oct 2020
Wall Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

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Late 20th centuryGround Floor FlatEPC C

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Forester Close, Pontefract, WF9 5NE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Forester Close has no planning applications on record.

1

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.

5 Forester Close has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£114,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

On the street

Versus other Forester Close homes

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

5 Forester Close is notably below the street on epc rating.

EPC Rating

72 (C)

Street avg 74 (C)

Strongly below

Floor Area

45 m²

Street avg 50 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

1.7 t/year

Street avg 1.7 t/year

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 5 Forester Close

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£118k

1 Forester Close

WF9 5NE

£128k

1 Farm Lane, Fitzwilliam

WF9 5NF

£136k

1 Carrgate, Kinsley

WF9 5JQ

£137k

1 Briar Bank, Kinsley

WF9 5JX

£137k

1 Fitzwilliam Street, Kinsley

WF9 5EJ

£141k

1 Central Avenue, Fitzwilliam

WF9 5AR

£142k

1 Annie Street, Fitzwilliam

WF9 5BQ

£146k

1 Greencroft, Kinsley

WF9 5JN

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

390/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Fitzwilliam Station — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

King's Meadow Academy. 11 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.1dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for WF9 5NE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.6dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 5 Forester Close, Pontefract, WF9 5NE. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.