What type of property is 8 Dukes Chase, WF8 1SJ?

8 Dukes Chase, WF8 1SJ is a 4-bedroom detached house, which has been extended.

What did 8 Dukes Chase, WF8 1SJ sell for?

8 Dukes Chase, WF8 1SJ last sold for £280,000 in March 2021, around 5 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £229,950 in October 2008. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 8 Dukes Chase, WF8 1SJ appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between October 2008 and March 2021, 8 Dukes Chase, WF8 1SJ rose from £229,950 to £280,000, a change of £50,050. That works out to roughly +1.6% per year compounded over 12 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 8 Dukes Chase, WF8 1SJ?

The current EPC rating for 8 Dukes Chase, WF8 1SJ is C with a score of 74 out of 100, lodged in April 2026. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 Dukes Chase, WF8 1SJ?

8 Dukes Chase, WF8 1SJ has a recorded floor area of 125 m² (1,346 sq ft), around 31 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 Dukes Chase, WF8 1SJ heated?

The latest EPC at 8 Dukes Chase, WF8 1SJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 8 Dukes Chase, WF8 1SJ?

8 Dukes Chase, WF8 1SJ is in council tax band D.

Where is 8 Dukes Chase, WF8 1SJ located?

8 Dukes Chase, WF8 1SJ sits in Pontefract. It falls within the WF8 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 8 Dukes Chase, WF8 1SJ?

Police records around 8 Dukes Chase, WF8 1SJ 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.

Which schools serve 8 Dukes Chase, WF8 1SJ?

The closest primary school to 8 Dukes Chase, WF8 1SJ is Orchard Head Junior and Infant and Nursery School (774m), 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 8 Dukes Chase, WF8 1SJ?

The closest bus stop to 8 Dukes Chase, WF8 1SJ is Monkhill Lane Willowdene Ln, 212m away. The nearest rail option is Pontefract Monkhill Rail Station, 663m away.

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8 Dukes Chase, Pontefract, WF8 1SJ

3 sales on record

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

125 m²

1345 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 74

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 8 Dukes Chase

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

8 Dukes Chase is a four-bedroom detached house in Pontefract (WF8 1SJ). It has a recorded floor area of 125 m² (around 1345 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2007-2011 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (April 2026) shows a C (score 74). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since November 2020. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Good to Average and lighting dropped from Very Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 82). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. Other recorded features include attached land beyond the plot. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history.

Across 2008–2021, sale prices on this property compounded at 1.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £372,000 is 32.9% above the 2021 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£208/sq ft) was about 18% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £280,000 in March 2021. 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

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms3

Outside

LandYes

Building

Previously extendedYes
RefurbishedYes

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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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Apr 2026

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

Valid until 2 April 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2026from Nov 2020

Hot Water

Main SystemMain (No Stat)

Hot water system changed

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

71%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

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Planning

Planning history

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

8 Dukes 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.

The latest sale landed in the post-pandemic price surge — useful context when reading the figure.

Current estimate

£372,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 1.6% per year over 12 years.

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Last sold (2021)

£280,000

Growth on file: 1.6% per year over 12 years.

Sales timeline

19 March 2021Most recent
£280,000
+5.7%over 1 year
29 March 2019
£265,000
+15.2%over 10 years
21 October 2008
£229,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in WF8 1SJ: £215,000 (2024–2016).

Nearby sales in WF8 1SJ

On the street

Versus other Dukes Chase homes

Four headline reads against 5 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 8 Dukes Chase runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,240

Street avg £2,089

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Floor Area

125 m²

Street avg 118 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.0 t/year

Street avg 2.7 t/year

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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

Monkhill Lane Willowdene Ln — 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 1SJ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WF8 1SJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.0dB

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Common questions

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