What kind of home is 8 Helens Court, WF8 1GY?

8 Helens Court, WF8 1GY is a mid-terrace house.

How energy efficient is 8 Helens Court, WF8 1GY?

The current EPC rating for 8 Helens Court, WF8 1GY is C with a score of 74 out of 100, lodged in January 2019. It has dropped from a B recorded in February 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 8 Helens Court, WF8 1GY?

8 Helens Court, WF8 1GY has a recorded floor area of 77 m² (829 sq ft). That makes it about 12% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in WF8 1GY. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 8 Helens Court, WF8 1GY use?

The latest EPC at 8 Helens Court, WF8 1GY records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 8 Helens Court, WF8 1GY?

8 Helens Court, WF8 1GY 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.

Which area is 8 Helens Court, WF8 1GY in?

8 Helens Court, WF8 1GY sits in Pontefract. It falls within the WF8 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 8 Helens Court, WF8 1GY?

Police records around 8 Helens Court, WF8 1GY 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 8 Helens Court, WF8 1GY?

The closest primary school to 8 Helens Court, WF8 1GY is St Giles C of E Academy (680m), one of 16 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is New College Pontefract (1.3km), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 8 Helens Court, WF8 1GY?

The closest bus stop to 8 Helens Court, WF8 1GY is Monkhill Avenue Skinner Ln, 107m away. The nearest rail option is Pontefract Monkhill Rail Station, 404m away.

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8 Helens Court, Pontefract, WF8 1GY

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

77 m²

829 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 74

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 8 Helens Court

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

8 Helens Court is a mid-terrace house in Pontefract (WF8 1GY). It has a recorded floor area of 77 m² (around 829 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2007 onwards and council tax band B. The latest certificate (January 2019) shows a C (score 74). Earlier certificates rated it B (February 2009); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 89).

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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)

Jan 2019

EPC Rating

C74

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.4 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2019from Feb 2009

EPC improved fromB82toC74

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Floor Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Helens Court, Pontefract, WF8 1GY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Helens Court has no planning applications on record.

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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.

8 Helens Court has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£179,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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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 1GY: £122,950 (2025–2009).

Nearby sales in WF8 1GY

6 Helens Court, Pontefract, WF8 1GY
Sold Feb 2025
£170,000

On the street

Versus other Helens Court homes

Four headline reads against 8 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

8 Helens Court outperforms the street on floor area by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

74 (C)

Street avg 75 (C)

On par

Floor Area

77 m²

Street avg 69 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.4 t/year

Street avg 2.2 t/year

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

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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

Monkhill Avenue Skinner Ln — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

St Giles C of E Academy. 20 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WF8 1GY

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

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80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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