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Sycamore Cottage, North Baileygate, Pontefract, WF8 1ES

Property type
End terrace
Habitable rooms
5
From EPC
Floor area
64 m²
689 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 76
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About Sycamore Cottage

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

Sycamore Cottage is an end-of-terrace house in Pontefract (WF8 1ES). It has a recorded floor area of 64 m² (around 689 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2007-2011 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (May 2026) shows a C (score 76), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 3 certificates since July 2010. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average and lighting dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 81). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

It hasn't traded since July 2007, a hold of 19 years that's notably long for the area. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. At 64 m² it's 29.3% larger than the typical home in the postcode (50 m² median across 8 EPCs). Today's modelled estimate of £178,000 is 27.6% above the 2007 sale price.

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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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)
May 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C76
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
1.7 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 20 May 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2020from Jul 2010
Hot Water
Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof
GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
80%25%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

May 2026from Apr 2020
Low Energy Lighting
25%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

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

Sycamore Cottage has no planning applications on record.

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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.

The latest sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market — a high-water reference point.

Current estimate

£178,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2007)

£139,495

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 26 July 2007Most recent

    £139,495

Median price across the last 5 sales in WF8 1ES: £148,000 (2025–2007).

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.

On years held, Sycamore Cottage stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,180

Street avg £1,737

Above

Floor Area

64 m²

Street avg 67 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

1.7 t/year

Street avg 3.2 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about Sycamore 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 · from £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

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£176k

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£175k

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WF8 1NU

2 bed
£215k

1 Ash Tree Gardens

WF8 1TU

2 bed1 bath
£223k

1 Deans Court

WF8 1NH

3 bed1 bath
£140k

001 King Charles Ii House, Headlands Road

WF8 1BQ

£140k

002 King Charles Ii House, Headlands Road

WF8 1BQ

£140k

008 King Charles Ii House, Headlands Road

WF8 1BQ

£135k

003 King Charles Ii House, Headlands Road

WF8 1BQ

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

0.0 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 Sycamore Cottage, North Baileygate, Pontefract, WF8 1ES. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.