What kind of home is 2 Earls Chase, WF8 1SH?

2 Earls Chase, WF8 1SH is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 2 Earls Chase, WF8 1SH last change hands?

2 Earls Chase, WF8 1SH last sold for £173,000 in March 2019, around 7 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £169,995 in March 2008. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 2 Earls Chase, WF8 1SH appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between March 2008 and March 2019, 2 Earls Chase, WF8 1SH rose from £169,995 to £173,000, a change of £3,005. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 2 Earls Chase, WF8 1SH?

The current EPC rating for 2 Earls Chase, WF8 1SH is C with a score of 74 out of 100, lodged in July 2016. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 2 Earls Chase, WF8 1SH?

2 Earls Chase, WF8 1SH has a recorded floor area of 110 m² (1,184 sq ft), around 37 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 2 Earls Chase, WF8 1SH use?

The latest EPC at 2 Earls Chase, WF8 1SH records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 2 Earls Chase, WF8 1SH?

2 Earls Chase, WF8 1SH is in council tax band C.

Which area is 2 Earls Chase, WF8 1SH in?

2 Earls Chase, WF8 1SH sits in Pontefract. It falls within the WF8 postcode district.

Is 2 Earls Chase, WF8 1SH in a safe area?

Police records around 2 Earls Chase, WF8 1SH show an average of 322 reported crimes per month over the last 14 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 45% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (13% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 2 Earls Chase, WF8 1SH?

The closest primary school to 2 Earls Chase, WF8 1SH is Orchard Head Junior and Infant and Nursery School (846m), one of 17 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is New College Pontefract (1.5km), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 2 Earls Chase, WF8 1SH?

The closest bus stop to 2 Earls Chase, WF8 1SH is Lady Balk Lane Victoria St, 229m away. The nearest rail option is Pontefract Monkhill Rail Station, 686m away.

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2 Earls Chase, Pontefract, WF8 1SH

3 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

110 m²

1184 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 74

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 2 Earls Chase

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

2 Earls Chase is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Pontefract (WF8 1SH). It has a recorded floor area of 110 m² (around 1184 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2007 onwards and council tax band C. The latest certificate (July 2016) shows a C (score 74). The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86). The latest certificate is from July 2016, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Today's modelled estimate of £234,000 is 35.3% above the 2019 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£146/sq ft) was about 18.3% below the postcode norm. Sold March 2019 for £173,000.

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

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
Open-plan layoutYes
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes

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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.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 18 Jul 2026

Current Certificate

Jul 2016

EPC Rating

C74

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Expired on 18 July 2026

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Earls Chase, Pontefract, WF8 1SH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Earls Chase 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 Earls Chase's sale-price growth has lagged the wider UK trajectory across its history on file.

Current estimate

£234,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 0.2% per year over 11 years.

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Last sold (2019)

£173,000

Growth on file: 0.2% per year over 11 years.

Sales timeline

29 March 2019Most recent
£173,000
+2.4%over 2 years
22 December 2016
£169,000
-0.6%over 8 years
20 March 2008
£169,995

Median price across the last 5 sales in WF8 1SH: £263,000 (2025–2019).

Nearby sales in WF8 1SH

On the street

Versus other Earls Chase homes

Four headline reads against 12 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

2 Earls Chase is notably below the street on price per m².

Price per m²

£1,573

Street avg £2,041

Strongly below

Floor Area

110 m²

Street avg 128 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.0 t/year

Street avg 3.4 t/year

On par

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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.

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Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

322/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Lady Balk Lane Victoria St — bus stop.

Closest school

0.8 km

Orchard Head Junior and Infant and Nursery School. 20 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WF8 1SH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

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