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8 Earls Chase, Pontefract, WF8 1SH

Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
93 m²
1001 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 74
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 8 Earls Chase

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

8 Earls Chase is a three-bedroom detached house in Pontefract (WF8 1SH). It has a recorded floor area of 93 m² (around 1001 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2007 onwards and council tax band C. The latest certificate (February 2024) shows a C (score 74). Earlier certificates rated it B (November 2008); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Good to Very Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85). Other recorded features include a conservatory. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history.

Across 2014–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.6% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£263/sq ft) was about 51.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 93 m² it's 17% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (112 m² median across 12 EPCs). Last sale on file: £263,000 in October 2024.

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
  • Dining roomYes
  • CloakroomYes
  • EnsuiteYes
  • ConservatoryYes

Outside

  • Private gardenRear
  • GarageDetached

Building

  • Heating systemGas
  • Previously extendedYes
  • RefurbishedYes
Before you decide

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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 3)
Feb 2024

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C74
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
2.8 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2014from Nov 2008
EPC improved fromB81toC77
Hot Water
Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Floor Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting
35%60%

More low energy lighting installed

Feb 2024from Jan 2014
Walls
GoodVery Good

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
60%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Earls Chase, Pontefract, WF8 1SH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Earls Chase has no planning applications on record.

12

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 Earls Chase valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£275,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.6% per year over 10 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2024)

£263,000

Growth on file: 5.6% per year over 10 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 22 October 2024Most recent

    £263,000

    +77.1%over 10 years

  2. 12 May 2014

    £148,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in WF8 1SH: £255,000 (2025–2019).

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.

8 Earls Chase outperforms the street on price per m² by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,828

Street avg £1,918

Strongly above

Floor Area

93 m²

Street avg 130 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.8 t/year

Street avg 3.4 t/year

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 8 Earls Chase

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£271k

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1 Deans Court

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3 bed1 bath
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1 Earls Chase

WF8 1SH

4 bed2 bath
£224k

1 Ash Tree Gardens

WF8 1TU

2 bed1 bath
£355k

1 Abbey Gardens

WF8 1TE

4 bed2 bath
£175k

1 Fairfax Drive

WF8 1NU

2 bed
£107k

1 Castle Grove

WF8 1GW

2 bed1 bath
£103k

1 Castle Mews

WF8 1AH

2 bed1 bath
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

0.2 km

Lady Balk Lane Victoria St — bus stop.

Closest school

0.8 km

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

Go deeper on the local area

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 1SH from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for WF8 1SH

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
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 8 Earls Chase, Pontefract, WF8 1SH. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.