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About 42 Askam Avenue
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
42 Askam Avenue is a semi-detached house in Pontefract (WF8 2PN). It has a recorded floor area of 102 m² (around 1098 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (December 2013) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 80). The latest certificate is from December 2013, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.
Sale prices here have outpaced England HPI: 3.7% per year against 0% for the wider region. Today's modelled estimate of £195,000 is 44.4% above the 2024 sale price. Sold September 2024 for £135,000.
Energy performance
Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.
42 Askam Avenue's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.
EPC Expired
This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 16 Dec 2023
Sales history & valuation
Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.
Sale price has at least doubled since 1995.
Current estimate
See how we calculated this£195,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.7% per year over 29 years.
Last sold (2024)
£135,000
Growth on file: 3.7% per year over 29 years.
Sales timeline
Versus other Askam Avenue homes
Four headline reads against 31 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.
42 Askam Avenue is notably below the street on years held.
Price per m²
£1,324
Street avg £1,621
Floor Area
102 m²
Street avg 97 m²
Habitable Rooms
5 rooms
Street avg 5 rooms
Similar properties nearby
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The neighbourhood at a glance
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Crime
4/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.2 km
Darkfield Lane — bus stop.
Road noise across the postcode
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Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
59.1dB
Everything within walking distance
Schools, transport stops and scenic spots near this property — 47 points of interest in total.
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