What type of property is 8a, Ash Grove, WF8 3AA?

8a, Ash Grove, WF8 3AA is a detached house.

How energy efficient is 8a, Ash Grove, WF8 3AA?

The current EPC rating for 8a, Ash Grove, WF8 3AA is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in January 2016. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8a, Ash Grove, WF8 3AA?

8a, Ash Grove, WF8 3AA has a recorded floor area of 146 m² (1,572 sq ft). That makes it about 29% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in WF8 3AA. Source: EPC Register.

How is 8a, Ash Grove, WF8 3AA heated?

The latest EPC at 8a, Ash Grove, WF8 3AA records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 8a, Ash Grove, WF8 3AA?

The only planning records linked to 8a, Ash Grove, WF8 3AA are routine tree-works filings, not building works. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 8a, Ash Grove, WF8 3AA?

8a, Ash Grove, WF8 3AA is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is 8a, Ash Grove, WF8 3AA located?

8a, Ash Grove, WF8 3AA sits in Darrington, Pontefract, Pontefract. It falls within the WF8 postcode district.

Is 8a, Ash Grove, WF8 3AA in a safe area?

Police records around 8a, Ash Grove, WF8 3AA 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.

Which schools serve 8a, Ash Grove, WF8 3AA?

The closest primary school to 8a, Ash Grove, WF8 3AA is Darrington Church of England Primary School (442m), one of 7 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Carleton High School (1.8km).

What is the nearest station to 8a, Ash Grove, WF8 3AA?

The closest bus stop to 8a, Ash Grove, WF8 3AA is West End Farm Escourt Road, 245m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8a, Ash Grove, Darrington, Pontefract, WF8 3AA

1 planning record

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

146 m²

1572 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 8a

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

8a is a detached house in Darrington, Pontefract, Pontefract (WF8 3AA). It has a recorded floor area of 146 m² (around 1572 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (January 2016) shows a C (score 71). The latest certificate is from January 2016, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

At 146 m² it's 24.3% larger than the typical home in the postcode (117 m² median across 6 EPCs). One historical planning record sits against the property in 2016.

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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.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 09 Jan 2026

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8a, Ash Grove, Darrington, Pontefract, WF8 3AA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 8a, Ash Grove, Darrington, Pontefract, WF8 3AA

1decisions2documents

Apr 2016
Tree WorksTrees
Outcome in report
T1 Beech remove rot, lightlly trim crown, and remove heavy overhanging limb
Documents
2 docs on file
Reference
16/00478/TPO
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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.

8a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£480,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in WF8 3AA: £253,000 (2019–2015).

Nearby sales in WF8 3AA

On the street

Versus other Ash Grove homes

Four headline reads against 6 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 8a stands well clear of the street.

EPC Rating

71 (C)

Street avg 62 (D)

Strongly above

Floor Area

146 m²

Street avg 114 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

4.9 t/year

Street avg 5.0 t/year

On par

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

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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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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Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

4/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

West End Farm Escourt Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Darrington Church of England Primary School. 8 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around WF8 3AA from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WF8 3AA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.9dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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