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1 Caxton Gardens, Pontefract, WF8 1TQ

4 sales on record
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
89 m²
958 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 69
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 1 Caxton Gardens

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

1 Caxton Gardens is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Pontefract (WF8 1TQ). It has a recorded floor area of 89 m² (around 958 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (December 2016) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in February 2015 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and window efficiency went from Average to Good; while lighting dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 83). Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Across 2001–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £271,000 sits 70.4% above the 2018 sale of £159,000. Last sold in February 2018, so it's been off the market for around 8 years. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property.

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
  • Bathrooms2
  • Dining roomYes
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • Private gardenRear
  • GarageYes
  • Cul-de-sacYes

Building

  • 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 2)
Dec 2016

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C69
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

Dec 2016from Feb 2015
EPC improved fromD67toC69
Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof
GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
61%27%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

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Late 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC C

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Caxton Gardens, Pontefract, WF8 1TQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Caxton Gardens 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.

1 Caxton Gardens's estimated value is more than triple its earliest registered sale price (2001).

Current estimate

£271,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.9% per year over 17 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2018)

£159,000

Growth on file: 3.9% per year over 17 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 2 February 2018Most recent

    £159,000

    -4.8%over 10 years

  2. 31 July 2007

    £167,000

    +94.2%over 5 years

  3. 1 March 2002

    £86,000

    +3.6%over 11 months

  4. 29 March 2001

    £82,995

Median price across the last 5 sales in WF8 1TQ: £188,000 (2024–2017).

On the street

Versus other Caxton Gardens homes

Four headline reads against 13 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

1 Caxton Gardens is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£1,787

Street avg £1,827

On par

Floor Area

89 m²

Street avg 86 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.4 t/year

Street avg 3.2 t/year

Below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 1 Caxton 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
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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1 Dukes Chase

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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

Monkhill Lane Willowdene Ln — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 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 1TQ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for WF8 1TQ

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.6dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for WF8 1TQ

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 1 Caxton Gardens, Pontefract, WF8 1TQ. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.