What energy rating does 1a, Flat 1, Market Place, WF8 1AG have?

The current EPC rating for 1a, Flat 1, Market Place, WF8 1AG is B with a score of 81 out of 100, lodged in June 2025. It has improved from a E recorded in November 2017 (3 bands). Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1a, Flat 1, Market Place, WF8 1AG?

1a, Flat 1, Market Place, WF8 1AG has a recorded floor area of 50 m² (538 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 1a, Flat 1, Market Place, WF8 1AG heated?

The latest EPC at 1a, Flat 1, Market Place, WF8 1AG records electricity as the main heating fuel. It is also flagged as connected to mains gas. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 1a, Flat 1, Market Place, WF8 1AG?

1a, Flat 1, Market Place, WF8 1AG 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 1a, Flat 1, Market Place, WF8 1AG located?

1a, Flat 1, Market Place, WF8 1AG sits in Pontefract. It falls within the WF8 postcode district.

Is 1a, Flat 1, Market Place, WF8 1AG in a safe area?

Police records around 1a, Flat 1, Market Place, WF8 1AG show an average of 4 reported crimes per month over the last 9 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 62% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 1a, Flat 1, Market Place, WF8 1AG?

The closest primary school to 1a, Flat 1, Market Place, WF8 1AG is St Giles C of E Academy (339m), one of 11 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The King's School (849m), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 1a, Flat 1, Market Place, WF8 1AG?

The closest bus stop to 1a, Flat 1, Market Place, WF8 1AG is Hospital A, 80m away. The nearest bus option is Pontefract Bus Station, 207m away.

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1a, Flat 1, Market Place, Pontefract, WF8 1AG

EPC B

Property type

Detached

Floor 01

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

50 m²

538 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 81

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 1a

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

1a is a detached house in Pontefract (WF8 1AG). It has a recorded floor area of 50 m² (around 538 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (June 2025) returns a B (score 81), comfortably above the UK average. When first surveyed in November 2017 the rating was E, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and main heating went from Very Poor to Poor; while lighting dropped from Very Good to Good. Main heating runs on electricity.

On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode.

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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.

1a ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Jun 2025

EPC Rating

B81

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Very Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

0.3 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2020from Nov 2017

EPC improved fromE47toD58

Heating System

Room HeatersCommunity

Heating system upgraded to a more efficient system

Hot Water

InstantaneousCommunity

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

SingleFull Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Low Energy Lighting

100%40%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Jun 2025from Oct 2020

EPC improved fromD58toB81

Heating System

CommunityRoom Heaters

Heating system changed

Hot Water

CommunityInstantaneous

Hot water system changed

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Low Energy Lighting

40%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1a, Flat 1, Market Place, Pontefract, WF8 1AG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1a has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

12 notable applications 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.

1a 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.

Median price across the last 3 sales in WF8 1AG: £210,000 (2019–2016).

Nearby sales in WF8 1AG

On the street

Versus other Market Place homes

Four headline reads against 4 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 1a stands well clear of the street.

EPC Rating

81 (B)

Street avg 58 (D)

Strongly above

Floor Area

50 m²

Street avg 56 m²

Above

CO₂ Emissions

0.3 t/year

Street avg 2.3 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

Below

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Hospital A — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

St Giles C of E Academy. 15 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around WF8 1AG from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WF8 1AG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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