What type of property is 8 Castle Gate, LS29 8DF?

8 Castle Gate, LS29 8DF is a 2-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 8 Castle Gate, LS29 8DF?

8 Castle Gate, LS29 8DF last sold for £270,000 in July 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £148,000 in December 2009, so prices have been rising over 15 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 8 Castle Gate, LS29 8DF appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between December 2009 and July 2024, 8 Castle Gate, LS29 8DF rose from £148,000 to £270,000, a change of £122,000. That works out to roughly +4.2% per year compounded over 15 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 8 Castle Gate, LS29 8DF?

The current EPC rating for 8 Castle Gate, LS29 8DF is C with a score of 77 out of 100, lodged in February 2024. It has improved from a D recorded in April 2009. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 Castle Gate, LS29 8DF?

8 Castle Gate, LS29 8DF has a recorded floor area of 69 m² (743 sq ft), around 35 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 Castle Gate, LS29 8DF heated?

The latest EPC at 8 Castle Gate, LS29 8DF records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 8 Castle Gate, LS29 8DF had any planning applications?

8 Castle Gate, LS29 8DF has 1 planning record on file (1 approved), most recent in April 2013. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 8 Castle Gate, LS29 8DF?

8 Castle Gate, LS29 8DF is in council tax band D.

Where is 8 Castle Gate, LS29 8DF located?

8 Castle Gate, LS29 8DF sits in Ilkley. It falls within the LS29 postcode district.

What is crime like near 8 Castle Gate, LS29 8DF?

Police records around 8 Castle Gate, LS29 8DF show an average of 3 reported crimes per month over the last 9 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 28% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 8 Castle Gate, LS29 8DF?

The closest primary school to 8 Castle Gate, LS29 8DF is All Saints' CofE Primary School (603m), one of 4 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Ilkley Grammar School (835m).

What is the nearest station to 8 Castle Gate, LS29 8DF?

The closest bus stop to 8 Castle Gate, LS29 8DF is New Brook Street, 27m away. The nearest rail option is Ilkley Rail Station, 255m away.

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8 Castle Gate, Ilkley, LS29 8DF

Solar panels1 planning record

Property type

End terrace

Floor 01

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

69 m²

743 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 77

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 8 Castle Gate

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

8 Castle Gate is a two-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Ilkley (LS29 8DF). It has a recorded floor area of 69 m² (around 743 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band D. At 69 m² this is the 4th smallest of 16 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 46–72 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the top. The property has solar panels on record, all of which lower running costs and tend to lift resale appeal. The latest certificate (February 2024) shows a C (score 77), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in April 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good.

Across 2009–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.2% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£364/sq ft) was about 62.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold July 2024 for £270,000. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2013.

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Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1

Outside

GarageYes

Building

Central heatingYes
Solar panelsYes

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)

Feb 2024

EPC Rating

C77

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2024from Apr 2009

EPC improved fromD67toC77

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

10%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Castle Gate, Ilkley, LS29 8DF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Apr 2013
RenovationFull
In report
Installation of 4 canopies over main entrances to flats
Documents
8 docs on file
Reference
13/00819/HOU
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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.

8 Castle Gate valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£285,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.2% per year over 15 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£270,000

Growth on file: 4.2% per year over 15 years.

Sales timeline

28 July 2024Most recent
£270,000
+82.4%over 14 years
10 December 2009
£148,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in LS29 8DF: £270,000 (2025–2020).

Nearby sales in LS29 8DF

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On the street

Versus other Castle Gate homes

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

On price per m², 8 Castle Gate stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£3,913

Street avg £3,143

Strongly above

Floor Area

69 m²

Street avg 69 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.0 t/year

Street avg 2.3 t/year

Above

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

New Brook Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

All Saints' CofE Primary School. 5 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around LS29 8DF from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LS29 8DF

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.1dB

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