What type of property is 12 Swales Yard, WF8 1DG?

12 Swales Yard, WF8 1DG is a mid-terrace house.

What did 12 Swales Yard, WF8 1DG sell for?

12 Swales Yard, WF8 1DG last sold for £81,000 in September 2025. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 12 Swales Yard, WF8 1DG?

The current EPC rating for 12 Swales Yard, WF8 1DG is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in March 2026. It has improved from a E recorded in May 2015 (2 bands). Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 12 Swales Yard, WF8 1DG?

12 Swales Yard, WF8 1DG has a recorded floor area of 86 m² (926 sq ft). That makes it about 9% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in WF8 1DG. Source: EPC Register.

How is 12 Swales Yard, WF8 1DG heated?

The latest EPC at 12 Swales Yard, WF8 1DG records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 12 Swales Yard, WF8 1DG have?

12 Swales Yard, WF8 1DG has 1 planning record on file (1 approved), most recent in January 2026. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 12 Swales Yard, WF8 1DG?

12 Swales Yard, WF8 1DG 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 12 Swales Yard, WF8 1DG located?

12 Swales Yard, WF8 1DG sits in Pontefract. It falls within the WF8 postcode district.

What is crime like near 12 Swales Yard, WF8 1DG?

Police records around 12 Swales Yard, WF8 1DG 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 12 Swales Yard, WF8 1DG?

The closest primary school to 12 Swales Yard, WF8 1DG is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (166m), one of 12 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The King's School (691m), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 12 Swales Yard, WF8 1DG?

The closest bus stop to 12 Swales Yard, WF8 1DG is St Joseph's School, 112m away. The nearest bus option is Pontefract Bus Station, 430m away.

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12 Swales Yard, Pontefract, WF8 1DG

1 planning record

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

86 m²

926 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

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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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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

C70

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

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

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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

Jan 2026
RenovationFull
Outcome in report
New window to front elevation
New Windows
Documents
12 docs on file
Reference
25/02027/FUL
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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.

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

Current estimate

£154,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2025)

£81,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

4 September 2025Most recent
£81,000

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

Nearby sales in WF8 1DG

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

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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

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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.

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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.

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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· 07:00 – 23:00

55.7dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for WF8 1DG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

45.5dB

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