Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
Castle Cottage, Spink Lane, Pontefract, WF8 1EG
Notable views3 planning records
Estimated value
£430,000
- Since the 2018 sale (£315,000)+37%
- Against WF8 1EG's recent median (£79,250)+443%
Newest record on this page: October 2018. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3
Floor area
131 m²
1410 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 58
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Owner Occupied
About this valuation
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Our estimate
£430,000
- Against its 2018 sale (£315,000)+37%
- Against WF8 1EG's recent median (£79,250)+443%
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How the estimate is made
The estimate for Castle Cottage is modelled from its 131 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in WF8 1EG. 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
131 m² from the EPC lodged in May 2017
Sales of this home
1 sale recorded, the latest in 2018
Recent sales in WF8 1EG
2 sales, median £79,250 (2018–2016)
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| Data | This page | Full report |
|---|---|---|
| Sales | Latest sale shown: August 2018 | Latest available records, read when you order |
| Valuation | Estimate from the last refresh | Analysed against comparable sales |
| Planning | 1 of 3 applications | Full history, plus nearby schemes |
| Flood risk | Not shown | Included |
Sales history & valuation
Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.
Sales timeline
14 August 2018Most recent
£315,000
Median price across the last 2 sales in WF8 1EG: £79,250 (2018–2016).
What this page doesn't show
2 potential issues have already been flagged for Castle Cottage, Spink Lane, Pontefract, WF8 1EG. 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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About Castle Cottage
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
Castle Cottage is a four-bedroom detached house in Pontefract (WF8 1EG). It has a recorded floor area of 131 m² (around 1410 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (May 2017) shows a D (score 58), a step below the typical UK home. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 80). Other recorded features include notable views and a basement. Period features are noted in the property record.
3 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include tree works and an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Today's modelled estimate of £430,000 is 36.5% above the 2018 sale price. Most recent transfer: August 2018 at £315,000.
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
- Bedrooms4
- Bathrooms3
- Open-plan layoutYes
- Dining roomYes
- EnsuiteYes
- BasementYes
Outside
- Private gardenYes
- DrivewayYes
- Notable viewsYes
Building
- Period featuresYes
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Energy performance
Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.
Castle Cottage's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.
Current Certificate
May 2017EPC Rating
A
B
C
D
D58
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Poor
CO2 Emissions
6.6 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied
Certificate validity
Valid until 24 May 2027
Planning history
Applications and permits filed against Castle Cottage, Spink Lane, Pontefract, WF8 1EG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
3 applications on record at Castle Cottage, Spink Lane, Pontefract, WF8 1EG
3decisions2extensions20documents12nearby
- Feb 2008ExtensionFullOutcome in report
Extension: Side and rear of property
Single storey extension to rear and side with terrace above. Two storey extension to side including groundworks.
- Documents
- 3 docs on file
- Reference
- 07/03422/FUL
- More recent applications — locked
- Tree WorksOct 2018Decision
- ExtensionJun 2008Decision
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Versus other Spink Lane homes
Four headline reads against 3 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.
On epc rating, Castle Cottage stands well clear of the street.
EPC Rating
58 (D)
Street avg 47 (E)
Floor Area
131 m²
Street avg 119 m²
CO₂ Emissions
6.6 t/year
Street avg 7.5 t/year
Habitable Rooms
6 rooms
Street avg 6 rooms
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.
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 D — bus stop.
Closest school
0.3 km
St Giles C of E Academy. 16 schools nearby.
Nearest schools
- St Giles C of E AcademyPrimary341m
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary868m
- De Lacy Primary SchoolPrimary1.1km
- Holy Family and St Michael's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary AcademyPrimary1.1km
Nearest stops
- Pontefract Castle DBus stop62m
- Pontefract Castle ABus stop67m
- South Baileygate Baghill LaneBus stop199m
- Pontefract Castle B Monkhill StnBus stop214m
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.
Road noise across the postcode
Modelled day and night-time noise levels around WF8 1EG from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
53.2dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
42.0dB
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
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Victorian-eraDetached HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)Solid (non-cavity) walls
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Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.
- How the estimate is made
- The estimate for Castle Cottage is modelled from its 131 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in WF8 1EG. 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 Castle Cottage. 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 Castle Cottage was lodged in May 2017 at band D and is valid until May 2027. Floor area, heating and insulation details on this page come from it.
- Planning records
- Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. 3 applications are matched to Castle Cottage. 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 1EG, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
- Council tax band
- Castle Cottage is in council tax band C. 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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