What kind of home is 4 Avens Close, WF8 2RZ?

4 Avens Close, WF8 2RZ is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 4 Avens Close, WF8 2RZ last change hands?

4 Avens Close, WF8 2RZ last sold for £84,950 in December 2012, around 13 years ago. Before that, it sold for £41,500 in July 2002, so prices have been rising over 10 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 4 Avens Close, WF8 2RZ appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between July 2002 and December 2012, 4 Avens Close, WF8 2RZ rose from £41,500 to £84,950, a change of £43,450. That works out to roughly +7.1% per year compounded over 10 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 4 Avens Close, WF8 2RZ have?

The current EPC rating for 4 Avens Close, WF8 2RZ is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in January 2016. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 4 Avens Close, WF8 2RZ?

4 Avens Close, WF8 2RZ has a recorded floor area of 75 m² (807 sq ft), around 38 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 14% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in WF8 2RZ. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 4 Avens Close, WF8 2RZ use?

The latest EPC at 4 Avens Close, WF8 2RZ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 4 Avens Close, WF8 2RZ?

4 Avens Close, WF8 2RZ is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 4 Avens Close, WF8 2RZ in?

4 Avens Close, WF8 2RZ sits in Pontefract. It falls within the WF8 postcode district.

Is 4 Avens Close, WF8 2RZ in a safe area?

Police records around 4 Avens Close, WF8 2RZ show an average of 4 reported crimes per month over the last 9 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 62% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 4 Avens Close, WF8 2RZ?

The closest primary school to 4 Avens Close, WF8 2RZ is Carleton Park Junior and Infant School (510m), one of 12 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The King's School (519m), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 4 Avens Close, WF8 2RZ?

The closest bus stop to 4 Avens Close, WF8 2RZ is Starwort Close, 114m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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4 Avens Close, Pontefract, WF8 2RZ

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

75 m²

807 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 4 Avens Close

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

4 Avens Close is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Pontefract (WF8 2RZ). It has a recorded floor area of 75 m² (around 807 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (January 2016) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 3 certificates since April 2012. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good; while lighting dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 87), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from January 2016, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Across 2002–2012, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £130,000 sits 53% above the 2012 sale of £84,950. 13 years since the last transfer (December 2012).

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

Bedrooms2
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes

Outside

Private gardenFront and rear
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

Heating systemGas

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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.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 15 Jan 2026

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Jan 2016

EPC Rating

D68

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2016from Apr 2014

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 Avens Close, Pontefract, WF8 2RZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

4 Avens Close 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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 2002.

Current estimate

£130,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.1% per year over 10 years.

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Last sold (2012)

£84,950

Growth on file: 7.1% per year over 10 years.

Sales timeline

14 December 2012Most recent
£84,950
+104.7%over 10 years
25 July 2002
£41,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in WF8 2RZ: £125,000 (2025–2015).

Nearby sales in WF8 2RZ

On the street

Versus other Avens Close homes

Four headline reads against 11 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m²

£1,133

Street avg £1,503

Below

Floor Area

75 m²

Street avg 82 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.1 t/year

Street avg 3.3 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.

£130k

1 Bond Street

WF8 2JR

2 bed1 bath

£165k

1 Broadway

WF8 2AR

2 bed1 bath

£159k

1 Carleton Glen

WF8 2RT

3 bed

£167k

1 Beech Street

WF8 2QG

3 bed

£132k

1 Baileygate Mews

WF8 2GN

£132k

1 Campion Close

WF8 2SJ

£136k

1 Ash Green

WF8 2DP

£139k

1 Bluebell Close

WF8 2SW

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

4/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Starwort Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Carleton Park Junior and Infant School. 16 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around WF8 2RZ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.7dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WF8 2RZ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.9dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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