What type of property is 37 Castle Grove, WF8 1GW?

37 Castle Grove, WF8 1GW is a 2-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

When did 37 Castle Grove, WF8 1GW last change hands?

37 Castle Grove, WF8 1GW last sold for £92,000 in December 2025. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £119,500 in July 2005. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 37 Castle Grove, WF8 1GW appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between July 2005 and December 2025, 37 Castle Grove, WF8 1GW fell from £119,500 to £92,000, a change of £27,500. That works out to roughly -1.3% per year compounded over 20 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 37 Castle Grove, WF8 1GW?

The current EPC rating for 37 Castle Grove, WF8 1GW is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in June 2020. It has improved from a D recorded in December 2008. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 37 Castle Grove, WF8 1GW?

37 Castle Grove, WF8 1GW has a recorded floor area of 58 m² (624 sq ft), around 29 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 37 Castle Grove, WF8 1GW heated?

The latest EPC at 37 Castle Grove, WF8 1GW records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 37 Castle Grove, WF8 1GW?

37 Castle Grove, WF8 1GW is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 37 Castle Grove, WF8 1GW located?

37 Castle Grove, WF8 1GW sits in Pontefract. It falls within the WF8 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 37 Castle Grove, WF8 1GW?

Police records around 37 Castle Grove, WF8 1GW 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 37 Castle Grove, WF8 1GW?

The closest primary school to 37 Castle Grove, WF8 1GW is St Giles C of E Academy (273m), one of 11 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The King's School (1.3km), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 37 Castle Grove, WF8 1GW?

The closest bus stop to 37 Castle Grove, WF8 1GW is Pontefract Castle D, 44m away. The nearest bus option is Pontefract Bus Station, 217m away.

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37 Castle Grove, Pontefract, WF8 1GW

3 sales on record

Property type

End terrace

Floor 2nd

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

58 m²

624 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 37 Castle Grove

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

37 Castle Grove is a two-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Pontefract (WF8 1GW). It has a recorded floor area of 58 m² (around 624 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (June 2020) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in December 2008 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor and lighting went from Poor to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 81). Main heating runs on electricity. At 58 m² this is the 8th smallest of 35 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 40–66 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to B across 35 units on file. Other recorded features include a balcony.

It changed hands recently, sold December 2025 for £92,000. Across 2005–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at -1.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £108,000 is 17.4% above the 2025 sale price.

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
BalconyYes

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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jun 2020

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.3 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 9 June 2030

3 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2020from Dec 2008

EPC improved fromD66toC73

Hot Water

ImmersionImmersion (Off-Peak)

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

13%56%

More low energy lighting installed

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21st century2nd Floor FlatEPC CNo mains gas

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 37 Castle Grove, Pontefract, WF8 1GW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

37 Castle Grove has no planning applications on record.

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.

37 Castle Grove's sale-price growth has lagged the wider UK trajectory across its history on file.

Current estimate

£108,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -1.3% per year over 20 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£92,000

Growth on file: -1.3% per year over 20 years.

Sales timeline

19 December 2025Most recent
£92,000
+41.5%over 7 years
14 December 2018
£65,000
-45.6%over 13 years
4 July 2005
£119,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in WF8 1GW: £95,000 (2025–2024).

Nearby sales in WF8 1GW

On the street

Versus other Castle Grove homes

Four headline reads against 34 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 37 Castle Grove lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,586

Street avg £1,600

On par

Floor Area

58 m²

Street avg 60 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.3 t/year

Street avg 2.0 t/year

Below

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Comparables

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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

322/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

Pontefract Castle D — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

St Giles C of E Academy. 14 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around WF8 1GW from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WF8 1GW

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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