What type of property is 21 Sotheron Croft, WF8 3AR?

21 Sotheron Croft, WF8 3AR is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 21 Sotheron Croft, WF8 3AR last change hands?

21 Sotheron Croft, WF8 3AR last sold for £165,000 in April 2017, around 9 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 21 Sotheron Croft, WF8 3AR?

The current EPC rating for 21 Sotheron Croft, WF8 3AR is D with a score of 60 out of 100, lodged in September 2013. It has improved from a E recorded in August 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 21 Sotheron Croft, WF8 3AR?

21 Sotheron Croft, WF8 3AR has a recorded floor area of 77 m² (829 sq ft), around 26 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 8% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in WF8 3AR. Source: EPC Register.

How is 21 Sotheron Croft, WF8 3AR heated?

The latest EPC at 21 Sotheron Croft, WF8 3AR records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 21 Sotheron Croft, WF8 3AR?

21 Sotheron Croft, WF8 3AR 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.

Where is 21 Sotheron Croft, WF8 3AR located?

21 Sotheron Croft, WF8 3AR sits in Darrington, Pontefract, Pontefract. It falls within the WF8 postcode district.

Is 21 Sotheron Croft, WF8 3AR in a safe area?

Police records around 21 Sotheron Croft, WF8 3AR 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 21 Sotheron Croft, WF8 3AR?

The closest primary school to 21 Sotheron Croft, WF8 3AR is Darrington Church of England Primary School (263m), one of 7 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Carleton High School (2.0km).

What transport links are near 21 Sotheron Croft, WF8 3AR?

The closest bus stop to 21 Sotheron Croft, WF8 3AR is Estcourt Rd Sotheron Croft, 173m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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21 Sotheron Croft, Darrington, Pontefract, WF8 3AR

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

77 m²

829 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 60

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 21 Sotheron Croft

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

21 Sotheron Croft is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Darrington, Pontefract, Pontefract (WF8 3AR). It has a recorded floor area of 77 m² (around 829 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (September 2013) shows a D (score 60), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in August 2013 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 74). The latest certificate is from September 2013, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Other recorded features include a conservatory.

Today's modelled estimate of £226,000 is 37% above the 2017 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£199/sq ft) was about 35% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sold in April 2017, so it's been off the market for around 9 years.

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
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageDetached

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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.

21 Sotheron Croft'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 05 Sept 2023

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Sept 2013

EPC Rating

D60

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.7 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2013from Aug 2013

EPC improved fromE51toD60

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

PoorAverage

Hot water efficiency improved

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 21 Sotheron Croft, Darrington, Pontefract, WF8 3AR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

21 Sotheron Croft 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.

21 Sotheron Croft valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£226,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2017)

£165,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

27 April 2017Most recent
£165,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WF8 3AR: £240,000 (2025–2020).

Nearby sales in WF8 3AR

On the street

Versus other Sotheron Croft homes

Four headline reads against 15 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Floor Area for 21 Sotheron Croft lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,143

Street avg £2,303

On par

Floor Area

77 m²

Street avg 92 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.7 t/year

Street avg 4.3 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.

£240k

1 Brockadale Avenue

WF8 3SG

3 bed

£250k

1 Chapel Dene, Fairways Court, Darrington

WF8 3DA

3 bed

£255k

1 Barnswick Close

WF8 3QU

3 bed

£291k

1 Brooke Court

WF8 3SH

3 bed1 bath

£302k

1 Bridge Cottages, Thorpe Lane, Thorpe Audlin

WF8 3HE

3 bed1 bath

£315k

1 Ashbourne Drive

WF8 3QZ

3 bed1 bath

£250k

1 Church View

WF8 3SU

4 bed

£314k

1 Carleton Green Close

WF8 3NN

4 bed2 bath

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

4/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Estcourt Rd Sotheron Croft — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 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 3AR from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WF8 3AR

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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