What type of property is 2 Wilson Street, WF8 1HL?

2 Wilson Street, WF8 1HL is an end-of-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 2 Wilson Street, WF8 1HL?

2 Wilson Street, WF8 1HL last sold for £32,000 in August 1995, around 31 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 2 Wilson Street, WF8 1HL?

The current EPC rating for 2 Wilson Street, WF8 1HL is D with a score of 66 out of 100, lodged in January 2025. It has improved from a E recorded in June 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 2 Wilson Street, WF8 1HL?

2 Wilson Street, WF8 1HL has a recorded floor area of 58 m² (624 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 2 Wilson Street, WF8 1HL heated?

The latest EPC at 2 Wilson Street, WF8 1HL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 2 Wilson Street, WF8 1HL?

2 Wilson Street, WF8 1HL 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.

Where is 2 Wilson Street, WF8 1HL located?

2 Wilson Street, WF8 1HL sits in Pontefract. It falls within the WF8 postcode district.

Is 2 Wilson Street, WF8 1HL in a safe area?

Police records around 2 Wilson Street, WF8 1HL 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 2 Wilson Street, WF8 1HL?

The closest primary school to 2 Wilson Street, WF8 1HL is St Giles C of E Academy (237m), one of 11 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The King's School (1.2km), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 2 Wilson Street, WF8 1HL?

The closest bus stop to 2 Wilson Street, WF8 1HL is Pontefract Castle D, 77m away. The nearest bus option is Pontefract Bus Station, 176m away.

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2 Wilson Street, Pontefract, WF8 1HL

Property type

End terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

58 m²

624 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 66

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Social Rental

Overview

About 2 Wilson Street

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

2 Wilson Street is an end-of-terrace house in Pontefract (WF8 1HL). It has a recorded floor area of 58 m² (around 624 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (January 2025) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in June 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good, lighting went from Poor to Very Good and main heating went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 90), a 2-band jump.

Untraded for 31 years, with the last transfer in August 1995. Only one transfer is on record with HM Land Registry, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands for a long time. Today's modelled estimate of £126,000 sits 293.8% above the 1995 sale of £32,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£51/sq ft) was about 45.7% below the postcode norm.

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jan 2025

EPC Rating

D66

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.8 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2025from Jun 2009

EPC improved fromE49toD66

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

14%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Wilson Street, Pontefract, WF8 1HL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Wilson Street 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.

2 Wilson Street's estimated value is more than triple its earliest registered sale price (1995).

Current estimate

£126,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (1995)

£32,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

30 August 1995Most recent
£32,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WF8 1HL: £70,000 (2024–2017).

Nearby sales in WF8 1HL

On the street

Versus other Wilson Street homes

Four headline reads against 11 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 2 Wilson Street lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£552

Street avg £1,137

Strongly below

Floor Area

58 m²

Street avg 59 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.8 t/year

Street avg 2.9 t/year

On par

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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 D — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

St Giles C of E Academy. 14 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 1HL from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WF8 1HL

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

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