What kind of home is 1 Castle Mews, WF8 1AH?

1 Castle Mews, WF8 1AH is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

What did 1 Castle Mews, WF8 1AH sell for?

1 Castle Mews, WF8 1AH last sold for £102,596 in January 2008, around 19 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 1 Castle Mews, WF8 1AH?

The current EPC rating for 1 Castle Mews, WF8 1AH is D with a score of 67 out of 100, lodged in November 2018. It has dropped from a C recorded in November 2008. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1 Castle Mews, WF8 1AH?

1 Castle Mews, WF8 1AH has a recorded floor area of 59 m² (635 sq ft), around 30 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1 Castle Mews, WF8 1AH use?

The latest EPC at 1 Castle Mews, WF8 1AH records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 1 Castle Mews, WF8 1AH?

1 Castle Mews, WF8 1AH is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 1 Castle Mews, WF8 1AH in?

1 Castle Mews, WF8 1AH sits in Pontefract. It falls within the WF8 postcode district.

Is 1 Castle Mews, WF8 1AH in a safe area?

Police records around 1 Castle Mews, WF8 1AH show an average of 322 reported crimes per month over the last 14 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 45% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (13% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 1 Castle Mews, WF8 1AH?

The closest primary school to 1 Castle Mews, WF8 1AH is St Giles C of E Academy (432m), one of 15 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is New College Pontefract (1.4km), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 1 Castle Mews, WF8 1AH?

The closest bus stop to 1 Castle Mews, WF8 1AH is Pontefract Castle B Monkhill Stn, 61m away. The nearest rail option is Pontefract Monkhill Rail Station, 252m away.

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1 Castle Mews, Pontefract, WF8 1AH

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Estimated value

£101,000

Since the 2008 sale (£102,596)-2%
Against WF8 1AH's recent median (£90,000)+12%

Newest record on this page: December 2025. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.

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Property type

Semi-detached

Floor Ground

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

59 m²

635 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 67

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

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Valuation

About this valuation

How the figure is worked out and what it's based on. If you know this home, you can tell other visitors what you think it's worth.

Our estimate

£101,000

Against its 2008 sale (£102,596)-2%
Against WF8 1AH's recent median (£90,000)+12%

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How the estimate is made

The estimate for 1 Castle Mews is modelled from its 59 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in WF8 1AH. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.

What it's based on

Floor area
59 m² from the EPC lodged in November 2018
Sales of this home
1 sale recorded, the latest in 2008
Recent sales in WF8 1AH
5 sales, median £90,000 (2025–2024)

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Valuation	Estimate from the last refresh	Analysed against comparable sales
Planning	None on this home	Full history, plus nearby schemes
Flood risk	Not shown	Included

Price

Sales history & valuation

Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.

The latest sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market — a high-water reference point.

Sales timeline

11 January 2008Most recent
£102,596

Median price across the last 5 sales in WF8 1AH: £90,000 (2025–2024).

Nearby sales in WF8 1AH

Risks

What this page doesn't show

2 potential issues have already been flagged for 1 Castle Mews, Pontefract, WF8 1AH. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.

Signs of HMO activity in the areaIn report
Larger development activity nearbyIn report
Flood risk from rivers, sea and surface waterIn report
Subsidence and ground-stability signalsIn report
Refusals, enforcement and big schemes nearbyIn report

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Overview

About 1 Castle Mews

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

1 Castle Mews is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Pontefract (WF8 1AH). It has a recorded floor area of 59 m² (around 635 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2007 onwards and council tax band B. At 59 m² this is the 12th smallest of 22 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 49–63 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to B, with this unit at the bottom. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy. The latest certificate (November 2018) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (November 2008); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Good to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Average to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 81), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity.

Held since January 2008 — that's 19 years off the open market, well above the local norm. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 76% of similar EPCs).

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

Building

RefurbishedYes
Extension potentialPossible

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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)

Nov 2018

EPC Rating

D67

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Very Poor

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.3 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 20 November 2028

2 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2018from Nov 2008

EPC improved fromC73toD67

Heating Controls

ThermostatProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Immersion (Off-Peak)Immersion

Hot water system changed

Low Energy Lighting

50%89%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Castle Mews, Pontefract, WF8 1AH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Castle Mews 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.

On the street

Versus other Castle Mews homes

Four headline reads against 21 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 1 Castle Mews runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,739

Street avg £1,587

Strongly above

Floor Area

59 m²

Street avg 57 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.3 t/year

Street avg 1.9 t/year

Below

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

322/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Pontefract Castle B Monkhill Stn — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

St Giles C of E Academy. 19 schools nearby.

Nearest schools

St Giles C of E AcademyPrimary432m
St Joseph's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary1.0km
Orchard Head Junior and Infant and Nursery SchoolPrimary1.1km
Holy Family and St Michael's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary AcademyPrimary1.1km

Nearest stops

Pontefract Castle B Monkhill StnBus stop61m
Pontefract Castle C Monkhill StnBus stop95m
Mill Dam LaneBus stop184m
Pontefract Castle ABus stop222m

Most reported crime locally

Violence & Sexual Offences2,025 reports45%
Anti-social Behaviour528 reports12%
Criminal Damage & Arson345 reports8%
Shoplifting344 reports8%

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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 WF8 1AH from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WF8 1AH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.9dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

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Method

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Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.

Valuation method in detail

How the estimate is made: The estimate for 1 Castle Mews is modelled from its 59 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in WF8 1AH. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
Where sold prices come from: Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 1 sale is recorded for 1 Castle Mews. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
Reading the EPC: Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for 1 Castle Mews was lodged in November 2018 at band D and is valid until November 2028. 2 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
Planning records: Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. None is matched to 1 Castle Mews. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
Area figures: Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 14 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 19 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from WF8 1AH, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
Council tax band: 1 Castle Mews is in council tax band B. Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency from historic values (1 April 1991 in England, 1 April 2003 in Wales), not today's price; the amount you pay depends on the council's rate for the band.

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