What kind of home is 72 Northgate, WF8 1HJ?

72 Northgate, WF8 1HJ is a 2-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

When did 72 Northgate, WF8 1HJ last change hands?

72 Northgate, WF8 1HJ last sold for £77,000 in August 2018, around 8 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 72 Northgate, WF8 1HJ?

The current EPC rating for 72 Northgate, WF8 1HJ is E with a score of 41 out of 100, lodged in June 2017. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 72 Northgate, WF8 1HJ?

72 Northgate, WF8 1HJ has a recorded floor area of 83 m² (893 sq ft), around 42 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 72 Northgate, WF8 1HJ use?

The latest EPC at 72 Northgate, WF8 1HJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 72 Northgate, WF8 1HJ?

72 Northgate, WF8 1HJ is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 72 Northgate, WF8 1HJ in?

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

What is crime like near 72 Northgate, WF8 1HJ?

Police records around 72 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 72 Northgate, WF8 1HJ?

The closest primary school to 72 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 72 Northgate, WF8 1HJ?

The closest bus stop to 72 Northgate, WF8 1HJ is Pontefract Castle A, 107m away. The nearest bus option is Pontefract Bus Station, 174m away.

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72 Northgate, Pontefract, WF8 1HJ

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

83 m²

893 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 41

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 72 Northgate

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

72 Northgate is a two-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Pontefract (WF8 1HJ). It has a recorded floor area of 83 m² (around 893 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (June 2017) shows an E (score 41), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 77), a 2-band jump.

Today's modelled estimate of £140,000 sits 81.8% above the 2018 sale of £77,000. Sold August 2018 for £77,000.

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

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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.

72 Northgate's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

EPC Rating

E41

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

7.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Victorian-eraEnd-Terrace HouseEPC EPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 72 Northgate, Pontefract, WF8 1HJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

72 Northgate 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.

72 Northgate valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£140,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2018)

£77,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

2 August 2018Most recent
£77,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WF8 1HJ: £123,750 (2024–2019).

Nearby sales in WF8 1HJ

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.

EPC Rating for 72 Northgate lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£928

Street avg £1,344

Below

Floor Area

83 m²

Street avg 91 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

7.0 t/year

Street avg 4.7 t/year

Strongly 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

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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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 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

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

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