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12 Swales Yard, Pontefract, WF8 1DG

1 planning record

Estimated value

£154,000

  • Since the 2025 sale (£81,000)+90%
  • Against WF8 1DG's recent median (£57,500)+168%

Newest record on this page: March 2026. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.

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Property type
Mid terrace
Habitable rooms
4
From EPC
Floor area
86 m²
926 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 70
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Private Rental
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Valuation

About this valuation

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Our estimate

£154,000

  • Against its 2025 sale (£81,000)+90%
  • Against WF8 1DG's recent median (£57,500)+168%

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How the estimate is made

The estimate for 12 Swales Yard is modelled from its 86 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in WF8 1DG. 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

    86 m² from the EPC lodged in March 2026

  • Sales of this home

    1 sale recorded, the latest in 2025

  • Recent sales in WF8 1DG

    5 sales, median £57,500 (2007–2002)

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DataThis pageFull report
SalesLatest sale shown: September 2025Latest available records, read when you order
ValuationEstimate from the last refreshAnalysed against comparable sales
Planning1 applicationFull history, plus nearby schemes
Flood riskNot shownIncluded
Price

Sales history & valuation

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

12 Swales Yard valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Sales timeline

  1. 4 September 2025Most recent

    £81,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WF8 1DG: £57,500 (2007–2002).

Risks

What this page doesn't show

2 potential issues have already been flagged for 12 Swales Yard, Pontefract, WF8 1DG. 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 12 Swales Yard

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

12 Swales Yard is a mid-terrace house in Pontefract (WF8 1DG). It has a recorded floor area of 86 m² (around 926 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (March 2026) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in May 2015 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor, roof efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Good. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. Today's modelled estimate of £154,000 sits 90.1% above the 2025 sale of £81,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£88/sq ft) was about 109.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. A recent sale: £81,000 in September 2025. One planning record on file: new windows approved in 2026. Past consents include new windows, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.

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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.

12 Swales Yard ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Mar 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C70
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.1 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 28 March 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2026from May 2015
EPC improved fromE50toC70
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Walls
Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation
PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 12 Swales Yard, Pontefract, WF8 1DG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 12 Swales Yard, Pontefract, WF8 1DG

1decisions12documents12nearby
  1. Jan 2026
    RenovationFull
    Outcome in report

    New window to front elevation

    New Windows
    Documents
    12 docs on file
    Reference
    25/02027/FUL
    Full record in report

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On the street

Versus other Swales Yard homes

Four headline reads against 5 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 12 Swales Yard lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£942

Street avg £648

Above

Floor Area

86 m²

Street avg 82 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.1 t/year

Street avg 4.9 t/year

Strongly above
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

St Joseph's School — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

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

Nearest schools

  • St Joseph's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary166m
  • St Giles C of E AcademyPrimary460m
  • The King's SchoolSecondary691m
  • Halfpenny Lane Junior Infant and Nursery SchoolPrimary778m

Nearest stops

  • St Joseph's SchoolBus stop112m
  • Valley Gardens ABus stop207m
  • Valley Gardens BBus stop225m
  • Stuart Road BBus stop246m

Most reported crime locally

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

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 WF8 1DG from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for WF8 1DG

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.7dB

Moderate
Night-time road noise heatmap for WF8 1DG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

45.5dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC CPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Valuation method in detail
How the estimate is made
The estimate for 12 Swales Yard is modelled from its 86 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in WF8 1DG. 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 12 Swales Yard. 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 12 Swales Yard was lodged in March 2026 at band C and is valid until March 2036. 2 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
Planning records
Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. 1 application is matched to 12 Swales Yard. 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 16 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from WF8 1DG, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
Council tax band
12 Swales Yard is in council tax band A. 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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