What type of property is 7 Avens Close, WF8 2RZ?

7 Avens Close, WF8 2RZ is a semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 7 Avens Close, WF8 2RZ?

7 Avens Close, WF8 2RZ last sold for £121,500 in January 2025, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £87,000 in May 2005, so prices have been rising over 20 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 7 Avens Close, WF8 2RZ?

Across 2 sales between May 2005 and January 2025, 7 Avens Close, WF8 2RZ rose from £87,000 to £121,500, a change of £34,500. That works out to roughly +1.7% per year compounded over 20 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 7 Avens Close, WF8 2RZ have?

The current EPC rating for 7 Avens Close, WF8 2RZ is E with a score of 54 out of 100, lodged in January 2025. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 7 Avens Close, WF8 2RZ?

7 Avens Close, WF8 2RZ has a recorded floor area of 67 m² (721 sq ft). That makes it about 16% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in WF8 2RZ. Source: EPC Register.

How is 7 Avens Close, WF8 2RZ heated?

The latest EPC at 7 Avens Close, WF8 2RZ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 7 Avens Close, WF8 2RZ?

7 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.

Where is 7 Avens Close, WF8 2RZ located?

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

Is 7 Avens Close, WF8 2RZ in a safe area?

Police records around 7 Avens Close, WF8 2RZ 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.

Which schools serve 7 Avens Close, WF8 2RZ?

The closest primary school to 7 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.

What transport links are near 7 Avens Close, WF8 2RZ?

The closest bus stop to 7 Avens Close, WF8 2RZ is Starwort Close, 114m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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7 Avens Close, Pontefract, WF8 2RZ

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

67 m²

721 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 54

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 7 Avens Close

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

7 Avens Close is a semi-detached house in Pontefract (WF8 2RZ). It has a recorded floor area of 67 m² (around 721 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (January 2025) shows an E (score 54), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 3-band jump.

On energy efficiency it sits in the bottom 10% of properties in this postcode — significant headroom for improvement. Across 2005–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 1.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £138,000 is 13.6% above the 2025 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£168/sq ft) was about 60.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold January 2025 for £121,500.

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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.

7 Avens Close sits at the bottom of the postcode for energy efficiency — meaningful headroom to improve.

Current Certificate

Jan 2025

EPC Rating

E54

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 15 January 2035

8 years remaining

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 7 Avens Close, Pontefract, WF8 2RZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

7 Avens Close has no planning applications on record.

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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

7 Avens Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£138,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 1.7% per year over 20 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£121,500

Growth on file: 1.7% per year over 20 years.

Sales timeline

31 January 2025Most recent
£121,500
+39.7%over 19 years
26 May 2005
£87,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WF8 2RZ: £130,000 (2026–2015).

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.

7 Avens Close is notably below the street on epc rating.

Price per m²

£1,813

Street avg £1,452

Strongly above

Floor Area

67 m²

Street avg 82 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

4.5 t/year

Street avg 3.2 t/year

Strongly below

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Comparables

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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.

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Crime

322/mo

Falling 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

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