What type of property is 30 Newgate, WF8 1DB?

30 Newgate, WF8 1DB is a semi-detached house.

What did 30 Newgate, WF8 1DB sell for?

30 Newgate, WF8 1DB last sold for £300,000 in November 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £90,000 in May 1997, so prices have been rising over 28 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 30 Newgate, WF8 1DB changed over time?

Across 2 sales between May 1997 and November 2024, 30 Newgate, WF8 1DB rose from £90,000 to £300,000, a change of £210,000. That works out to roughly +4.5% per year compounded over 28 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 30 Newgate, WF8 1DB?

The current EPC rating for 30 Newgate, WF8 1DB is E with a score of 50 out of 100, lodged in April 2017. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 30 Newgate, WF8 1DB?

30 Newgate, WF8 1DB has a recorded floor area of 74 m² (797 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 30 Newgate, WF8 1DB heated?

The latest EPC at 30 Newgate, WF8 1DB records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 30 Newgate, WF8 1DB had any planning applications?

30 Newgate, WF8 1DB has council approval for side and rear extension granted in September 2025 under ref. 24/02159/FUL. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 30 Newgate, WF8 1DB?

30 Newgate, WF8 1DB 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 30 Newgate, WF8 1DB located?

30 Newgate, WF8 1DB sits in Pontefract. It falls within the WF8 postcode district.

Is 30 Newgate, WF8 1DB in a safe area?

Police records around 30 Newgate, WF8 1DB 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.

Which schools serve 30 Newgate, WF8 1DB?

The closest primary school to 30 Newgate, WF8 1DB is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (114m), one of 12 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The King's School (620m), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 30 Newgate, WF8 1DB?

The closest bus stop to 30 Newgate, WF8 1DB is St Joseph's School, 73m away. The nearest rail option is Pontefract Tanshelf Rail Station, 434m away.

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30 Newgate, Pontefract, WF8 1DB

2 planning records

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

74 m²

797 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 50

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

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About 30 Newgate

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

30 Newgate is a semi-detached house in Pontefract (WF8 1DB). It has a recorded floor area of 74 m² (around 797 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (April 2017) shows an E (score 50), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 75), a 2-band jump.

Across 1997–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £204,000 is 32% below the 2024 sale of £300,000, below the original sale price, which typically signals condition or completion-status changes worth verifying. 2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Last sale on file: £300,000 in November 2024.

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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

Apr 2017

EPC Rating

E50

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.3 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 4 April 2027

6 months remaining

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 30 Newgate, Pontefract, WF8 1DB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 applications on record at 30 Newgate, Pontefract, WF8 1DB

1 live now

1decisions1extensions20documents12nearby

Sept 2025
ExtensionFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Side and rear of property
Change of use of existing use class C3 (dwelling) sections of the site to use class E incorporating expansion of existing café across entire ground floor and provision of office space at first floor level. 2 storey extension to rear and side. External alterations to existing building and boundary treatments.
Documents
15 docs on file
Reference
24/02159/FUL
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AmendmentDec 2025Decision

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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.

30 Newgate has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1997.

Current estimate

£204,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.5% per year over 28 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£300,000

Growth on file: 4.5% per year over 28 years.

Sales timeline

21 November 2024Most recent
£300,000
+233.3%over 27 years
1 May 1997
£90,000

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Area

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Crime

322/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

St Joseph's School — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School. 16 schools nearby.

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Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.6dB

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Night-time road noise heatmap for WF8 1DB

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45.5dB

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