What kind of home is 2 Castle View, WF8 1EH?

2 Castle View, WF8 1EH is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 2 Castle View, WF8 1EH?

2 Castle View, WF8 1EH last sold for £80,000 in July 2020, around 6 years ago. Land Registry has 5 sales on record going back to £11,250 in April 2000. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 2 Castle View, WF8 1EH?

Across 5 sales between April 2000 and July 2020, 2 Castle View, WF8 1EH rose from £11,250 to £80,000, a change of £68,750. That works out to roughly +10.2% per year compounded over 20 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 2 Castle View, WF8 1EH?

The current EPC rating for 2 Castle View, WF8 1EH is D with a score of 61 out of 100, lodged in June 2012. It has improved from a E recorded in March 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 2 Castle View, WF8 1EH?

2 Castle View, WF8 1EH has a recorded floor area of 62 m² (667 sq ft), around 31 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 2 Castle View, WF8 1EH use?

The latest EPC at 2 Castle View, WF8 1EH records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 2 Castle View, WF8 1EH had any planning applications?

The most recent planning decision at 2 Castle View, WF8 1EH was a refusal for an application (ref. 21/01604/NMC01) in March 2024. Earlier filings include 1 approved application on the same address. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 2 Castle View, WF8 1EH?

2 Castle View, WF8 1EH 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.

Which area is 2 Castle View, WF8 1EH in?

2 Castle View, WF8 1EH sits in Pontefract. It falls within the WF8 postcode district.

What is crime like near 2 Castle View, WF8 1EH?

Police records around 2 Castle View, WF8 1EH show an average of 4 reported crimes per month over the last 9 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 62% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 2 Castle View, WF8 1EH?

The closest primary school to 2 Castle View, WF8 1EH is St Giles C of E Academy (340m), one of 12 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is New College Pontefract (1.3km), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 2 Castle View, WF8 1EH?

The closest bus stop to 2 Castle View, WF8 1EH is Pontefract Castle A, 70m away. The nearest bus option is Pontefract Bus Station, 323m away.

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2 Castle View, Pontefract, WF8 1EH

5 sales on record3 planning records

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

62 m²

667 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 61

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 2 Castle View

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

2 Castle View is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Pontefract (WF8 1EH). It has a recorded floor area of 62 m² (around 667 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (June 2012) shows a D (score 61), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in March 2010 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 89), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from June 2012, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Across 2000–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at 10.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £132,000 sits 65% above the 2020 sale of £80,000. Sold July 2020 for £80,000. Across the public record there are 5 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. 3 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include change of use to residential, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.

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

ParkingOff street

Building

RefurbishedYes

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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.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 29 Jun 2022

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jun 2012

EPC Rating

D61

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.3 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2012from Mar 2010

EPC improved fromE42toD61

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Low Energy Lighting

0%75%

More low energy lighting installed

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

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Castle View, Pontefract, WF8 1EH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A recent planning application at 2 Castle View was refused — worth checking the council file.

3 applications on record at 2 Castle View, Pontefract, WF8 1EH

2decisions27documents12nearby

Flagged:Change of use

Oct 2021
Change of UseFull
Outcome in report
Change of use from workshop/store to residential including external alterations and associated works
Documents
16 docs on file
Reference
21/01604/FUL
Full record in report
More recent applications — locked
AmendmentMar 2024Decision
ConditionsFeb 2022Decision

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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.

Price for 2 Castle View has grown more than fourfold since the 2000 starting point.

Current estimate

£132,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 10.2% per year over 20 years.

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Last sold (2020)

£80,000

Growth on file: 10.2% per year over 20 years.

Sales timeline

30 July 2020Most recent
£80,000
+1.3%over 13 years
1 July 2007
£79,000
+2.6%over 2 years
21 October 2004
£77,000
+92.5%over 1 year
28 October 2002
£39,995
+255.5%over 2 years
26 April 2000
£11,250

Median price across the last 4 sales in WF8 1EH: £81,000 (2022–2021).

Nearby sales in WF8 1EH

On the street

Versus other Castle View homes

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

Years Held for 2 Castle View runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,290

Street avg £1,434

Below

Floor Area

62 m²

Street avg 74 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.3 t/year

Street avg 4.3 t/year

On par

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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.

Full Pontefract report

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

4/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Pontefract Castle A — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

St Giles C of E Academy. 16 schools nearby.

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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 1EH 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 1EH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.0dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

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