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Chestnut Cottage, North Baileygate, Pontefract, WF8 1ES

Property type
End terrace
Habitable rooms
3
From EPC
Floor area
59 m²
635 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 72
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Social Rental
Overview

About Chestnut Cottage

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

Chestnut Cottage is an end-of-terrace house in Pontefract (WF8 1ES). It has a recorded floor area of 59 m² (around 635 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (February 2024) shows a C (score 72). The rating has held steady at C across 3 certificates since July 2010. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 87).

At 59 m² it's 20.4% larger than the typical home in the postcode (49 m² median across 8 EPCs).

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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.
Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Feb 2024

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C72
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.2 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2011from Jul 2010
Hot Water
Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting
80%40%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Feb 2024from Oct 2011
Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
40%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Late 20th centuryEnd-Terrace HouseEPC C

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Chestnut Cottage, North Baileygate, Pontefract, WF8 1ES, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Chestnut Cottage has no planning applications on record.

12

But the area is active

12 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Chestnut Cottage has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£136,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this

No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in WF8 1ES: £139,495 (2024–2007).

On the street

Versus other North Baileygate homes

Four headline reads against 4 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Chestnut Cottage is notably below the street on epc rating.

EPC Rating

72 (C)

Street avg 67 (D)

Below

Floor Area

59 m²

Street avg 67 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.2 t/year

Street avg 3.1 t/year

Below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about Chestnut Cottage

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

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
Comparables

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A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
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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

0.0 km

Pontefract Castle B Monkhill Stn — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

St Giles C of E Academy. 19 schools nearby.

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.1dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for WF8 1ES

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.9dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about Chestnut Cottage, North Baileygate, Pontefract, WF8 1ES. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.