What type of property is 8 Wilson Street, WF8 1HL?

8 Wilson Street, WF8 1HL is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house.

What did 8 Wilson Street, WF8 1HL sell for?

8 Wilson Street, WF8 1HL last sold for £70,000 in February 2022, around 4 years ago. Land Registry has 5 sales on record going back to £27,000 in February 1995. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 8 Wilson Street, WF8 1HL changed over time?

Across 5 sales between February 1995 and February 2022, 8 Wilson Street, WF8 1HL rose from £27,000 to £70,000, a change of £43,000. That works out to roughly +3.6% per year compounded over 27 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 8 Wilson Street, WF8 1HL?

The current EPC rating for 8 Wilson Street, WF8 1HL is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in July 2020. It has improved from a D recorded in June 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 Wilson Street, WF8 1HL?

8 Wilson Street, WF8 1HL has a recorded floor area of 59 m² (635 sq ft), around 30 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 Wilson Street, WF8 1HL heated?

The latest EPC at 8 Wilson Street, WF8 1HL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 8 Wilson Street, WF8 1HL?

8 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 8 Wilson Street, WF8 1HL located?

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

What is crime like near 8 Wilson Street, WF8 1HL?

Police records around 8 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 8 Wilson Street, WF8 1HL?

The closest primary school to 8 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.

How well connected is 8 Wilson Street, WF8 1HL?

The closest bus stop to 8 Wilson Street, WF8 1HL is Pontefract Castle D, 77m away. The nearest bus option is Pontefract Bus Station, 176m away.

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8 Wilson Street, Pontefract, WF8 1HL

5 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

59 m²

635 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 8 Wilson Street

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

8 Wilson Street is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Pontefract (WF8 1HL). It has a recorded floor area of 59 m² (around 635 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (July 2020) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in June 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 88).

Across 1995–2022, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £114,000 sits 62.9% above the 2022 sale of £70,000. Most recent transfer: February 2022 at £70,000. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.

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
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenYes

Building

Heating systemGas

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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)

Jul 2020

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.4 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2020from Jun 2009

EPC improved fromD59toC70

Heating Controls

FullProg + Stat

Heating controls changed

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

20%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC CPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Wilson Street, Pontefract, WF8 1HL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 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.

8 Wilson Street has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 1995.

Current estimate

£114,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.6% per year over 27 years.

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Last sold (2022)

£70,000

Growth on file: 3.6% per year over 27 years.

Sales timeline

9 February 2022Most recent
£70,000
+16.9%over 18 years
14 January 2004
£59,900
+39.5%over 1 year
10 October 2002
£42,950
+32.2%over 2 years
30 July 2000
£32,500
+20.4%over 5 years
20 February 1995
£27,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WF8 1HL: £67,000 (2024–2016).

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.

On years held, 8 Wilson Street runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,186

Street avg £1,067

On par

Floor Area

59 m²

Street avg 59 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.4 t/year

Street avg 3.0 t/year

On par

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Comparables

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A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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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 D — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 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 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

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FAQ

Common questions

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