What kind of home is 55a, Northgate, WF8 1HJ?

55a, Northgate, WF8 1HJ is a detached house.

What is the EPC rating for 55a, Northgate, WF8 1HJ?

The current EPC rating for 55a, Northgate, WF8 1HJ is E with a score of 54 out of 100, lodged in November 2022. It has improved from a F recorded in August 2011. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 55a, Northgate, WF8 1HJ?

55a, Northgate, WF8 1HJ has a recorded floor area of 113 m² (1,216 sq ft). That makes it about 30% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in WF8 1HJ. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 55a, Northgate, WF8 1HJ use?

The latest EPC at 55a, Northgate, WF8 1HJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 55a, Northgate, WF8 1HJ have?

55a, Northgate, WF8 1HJ has 4 planning records on file (4 approved), most recent in September 2019. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 55a, Northgate, WF8 1HJ?

55a, Northgate, WF8 1HJ 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 55a, Northgate, WF8 1HJ in?

55a, Northgate, WF8 1HJ sits in Pontefract. It falls within the WF8 postcode district.

Is 55a, Northgate, WF8 1HJ in a safe area?

Police records around 55a, Northgate, WF8 1HJ 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 55a, Northgate, WF8 1HJ?

The closest primary school to 55a, Northgate, WF8 1HJ is St Giles C of E Academy (171m), one of 12 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is New College Pontefract (1.2km), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 55a, Northgate, WF8 1HJ?

The closest bus stop to 55a, Northgate, WF8 1HJ is Pontefract Castle A, 107m away. The nearest bus option is Pontefract Bus Station, 174m away.

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55a, Northgate, Pontefract, WF8 1HJ

4 planning records

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

113 m²

1216 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 54

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 55a

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

55a is a detached house in Pontefract (WF8 1HJ). It has a recorded floor area of 113 m² (around 1216 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (November 2022) shows an E (score 54), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. When first surveyed in August 2011 the rating was F, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor, window efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 73), a 2-band jump.

At 113 m² the property is well over the postcode median (85 m² across 14 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. 4 planning records sit against the property, 4 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include tree works, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.

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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.

55a's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Nov 2022

EPC Rating

E54

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

6.6 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2022from Aug 2011

EPC improved fromF38toE54

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Walls

Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

8%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 55a, Northgate, Pontefract, WF8 1HJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

55a has been through 4 approved planning applications — a well-evolved property.

4 applications on record at 55a, Northgate, Pontefract, WF8 1HJ

4decisions435documents12nearby

Jul 2014
Tree WorksTrees
Outcome in report
T1-T2 Sycamore to crown thin and crown raise
Documents
2 docs on file
Reference
14/01369/TCA
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More recent applications — locked
New BuildSept 2019Decision
AmendmentMay 2018Decision

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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.

55a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£223,000

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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 1HJ: £123,750 (2024–2019).

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On the street

Versus other Northgate homes

Four headline reads against 14 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

55a outperforms the street on floor area by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

54 (E)

Street avg 58 (D)

Below

Floor Area

113 m²

Street avg 89 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

6.6 t/year

Street avg 4.7 t/year

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 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.

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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

Pontefract Castle A — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

St Giles C of E Academy. 16 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around WF8 1HJ 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 1HJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.4dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

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