What kind of home is 22 Askam Avenue, WF8 2PN?

22 Askam Avenue, WF8 2PN is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house, which has been extended.

What was the last sold price for 22 Askam Avenue, WF8 2PN?

22 Askam Avenue, WF8 2PN last sold for £185,000 in September 2020, around 6 years ago. Before that, it sold for £115,000 in October 2011, so prices have been rising over 9 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 22 Askam Avenue, WF8 2PN?

Across 2 sales between October 2011 and September 2020, 22 Askam Avenue, WF8 2PN rose from £115,000 to £185,000, a change of £70,000. That works out to roughly +5.5% per year compounded over 9 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 22 Askam Avenue, WF8 2PN?

The current EPC rating for 22 Askam Avenue, WF8 2PN is D with a score of 66 out of 100, lodged in July 2020. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 22 Askam Avenue, WF8 2PN?

22 Askam Avenue, WF8 2PN has a recorded floor area of 92 m² (990 sq ft), around 31 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 22 Askam Avenue, WF8 2PN use?

The latest EPC at 22 Askam Avenue, WF8 2PN records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 22 Askam Avenue, WF8 2PN?

22 Askam Avenue, WF8 2PN is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 22 Askam Avenue, WF8 2PN in?

22 Askam Avenue, WF8 2PN sits in Pontefract. It falls within the WF8 postcode district.

What is crime like near 22 Askam Avenue, WF8 2PN?

Police records around 22 Askam Avenue, WF8 2PN 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 22 Askam Avenue, WF8 2PN?

The closest primary school to 22 Askam Avenue, WF8 2PN is Orchard Head Junior and Infant and Nursery School (598m), one of 15 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Airedale Academy (2.1km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 22 Askam Avenue, WF8 2PN?

The closest bus stop to 22 Askam Avenue, WF8 2PN is Darkfield Lane, 158m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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22 Askam Avenue, Pontefract, WF8 2PN

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

92 m²

990 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 66

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 22 Askam Avenue

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

22 Askam Avenue is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Pontefract (WF8 2PN). It has a recorded floor area of 92 m² (around 990 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (July 2020) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since May 2010. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good, lighting went from Poor to Very Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 2-band jump. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history.

Across 2011–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £230,000 is 24.3% above the 2020 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£187/sq ft) was about 47% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £185,000 in September 2020.

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

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageYes

Building

Previously extendedYes

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jul 2020

EPC Rating

D66

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 6 July 2030

3 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2020from May 2010

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

10%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Early 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC DExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 22 Askam Avenue, Pontefract, WF8 2PN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

22 Askam Avenue has no planning applications on record.

A planning report still maps activity across the surrounding area and reads this property's extension & conversion potential.

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

£230,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.5% per year over 9 years.

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Last sold (2020)

£185,000

Growth on file: 5.5% per year over 9 years.

Sales timeline

30 September 2020Most recent
£185,000
+60.9%over 8 years
20 October 2011
£115,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WF8 2PN: £184,000 (2025–2023).

Nearby sales in WF8 2PN

On the street

Versus other Askam Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 33 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 22 Askam Avenue runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,011

Street avg £1,585

Strongly above

Floor Area

92 m²

Street avg 98 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.9 t/year

Street avg 4.1 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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1 Castle Close

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1 Broadway

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1 Bond Street

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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

Crime

322/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Darkfield Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Orchard Head Junior and Infant and Nursery School. 17 schools nearby.

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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 2PN from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

59.1dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for WF8 2PN

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

50.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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