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12 Abbey Gardens, Pontefract, WF8 1TE

Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
4
Bathroom
1
Floor area
97 m²
1044 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 71
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 12 Abbey Gardens

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

12 Abbey Gardens is a four-bedroom detached house in Pontefract (WF8 1TE). It has a recorded floor area of 97 m² (around 1044 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (January 2020) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in March 2011 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 83). Other recorded features include outbuildings.

It hasn't traded since November 2000, a hold of 26 years that's notably long for the area. 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 £337,000 sits 240.4% above the 2000 sale of £98,995. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£95/sq ft) was about 33.7% below the postcode norm. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 71% of similar EPCs).

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
  • Bathrooms1

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • OutbuildingsYes

Building

  • 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 2)
Jan 2020

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C71
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
3.4 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2020from Mar 2011
EPC improved fromD67toC71
Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Floor Insulation
PartialInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

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21st centuryDetached HouseEPC CPermanent outbuildings

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 12 Abbey Gardens, Pontefract, WF8 1TE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

12 Abbey Gardens has no planning applications on record.

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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.

12 Abbey Gardens's estimated value is more than triple its earliest registered sale price (2000).

Current estimate

£337,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2000)

£98,995

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 24 November 2000Most recent

    £98,995

Median price across the last 5 sales in WF8 1TE: £190,000 (2021–2014).

On the street

Versus other Abbey Gardens homes

Four headline reads against 7 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 12 Abbey Gardens stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,021

Street avg £1,736

Strongly below

Floor Area

97 m²

Street avg 107 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.4 t/year

Street avg 4.1 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 12 Abbey Gardens

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
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.

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

Monkhill Lane Willowdene Ln — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Orchard Head Junior and Infant and Nursery School. 21 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 1TE from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for WF8 1TE

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

56.2dB

Moderate
Night-time road noise heatmap for WF8 1TE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

47.0dB

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 12 Abbey Gardens, Pontefract, WF8 1TE. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.