What type of property is 8 Castle Grove, WF8 1GW?

8 Castle Grove, WF8 1GW is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

What did 8 Castle Grove, WF8 1GW sell for?

8 Castle Grove, WF8 1GW last sold for £95,000 in May 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £124,995 in November 2005, so prices have been falling over 19 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 8 Castle Grove, WF8 1GW?

Across 2 sales between November 2005 and May 2024, 8 Castle Grove, WF8 1GW fell from £124,995 to £95,000, a change of £29,995. That works out to roughly -1.5% per year compounded over 19 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 8 Castle Grove, WF8 1GW have?

The current EPC rating for 8 Castle Grove, WF8 1GW is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in June 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 Castle Grove, WF8 1GW?

8 Castle Grove, WF8 1GW has a recorded floor area of 64 m² (689 sq ft), around 32 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 Castle Grove, WF8 1GW heated?

The latest EPC at 8 Castle Grove, WF8 1GW records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 8 Castle Grove, WF8 1GW?

The most recent planning decision at 8 Castle Grove, WF8 1GW was a refusal for an application (ref. 24/01488/TPO) in October 2024. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 8 Castle Grove, WF8 1GW?

8 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 8 Castle Grove, WF8 1GW located?

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

Is 8 Castle Grove, WF8 1GW in a safe area?

Police records around 8 Castle Grove, WF8 1GW 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.

Which schools serve 8 Castle Grove, WF8 1GW?

The closest primary school to 8 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 8 Castle Grove, WF8 1GW?

The closest bus stop to 8 Castle Grove, WF8 1GW is Pontefract Castle D, 44m away. The nearest bus option is Pontefract Bus Station, 217m away.

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8 Castle Grove, Pontefract, WF8 1GW

Extendable1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 01

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

64 m²

689 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 8 Castle Grove

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

8 Castle Grove is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Pontefract (WF8 1GW). It has a recorded floor area of 64 m² (around 689 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (June 2023) shows a C (score 73). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since April 2009. Between certificates, lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Poor to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85). Main heating runs on electricity. At 64 m² this is the 26th 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. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.

Across 2005–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at -1.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £107,000 is 12.6% above the 2024 sale price. One planning record on file: tree works refused in 2024. Most recent transfer: May 2024 at £95,000.

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
Bathrooms2

Outside

ParkingAllocated

Building

RefurbishedYes
Extension potentialPossible

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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 2023

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Very Poor

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.9 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2023from Apr 2009

Heating Controls

ThermostatProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Immersion (Off-Peak)Immersion

Hot water system changed

Low Energy Lighting

20%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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21st century1st Floor FlatEPC CNo mains gas

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Castle Grove, Pontefract, WF8 1GW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A tree works application was refused at 8 Castle Grove in 2024.

1 application on record at 8 Castle Grove, Pontefract, WF8 1GW

1decisions4documents12nearby

Oct 2024
Tree WorksTrees
Outcome in report
Crown Lift to 5m Trees T1 - Sycamore , T2 Horse Chestnut, Tree Group G1 2x London Plane and Tree Group G2 Mixed Deciduous species.
Documents
4 docs on file
Reference
24/01488/TPO
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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.

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

Current estimate

£107,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -1.5% per year over 19 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£95,000

Growth on file: -1.5% per year over 19 years.

Sales timeline

30 May 2024Most recent
£95,000
-24.0%over 18 years
18 November 2005
£124,995

Median price across the last 5 sales in WF8 1GW: £100,000 (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.

On years held, 8 Castle Grove runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,484

Street avg £1,611

Below

Floor Area

64 m²

Street avg 60 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.9 t/year

Street avg 2.1 t/year

Above

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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 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

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70 dB

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