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

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

What energy rating does 3 Sotheron Croft, WF8 3AR have?

The current EPC rating for 3 Sotheron Croft, WF8 3AR is D with a score of 65 out of 100, lodged in October 2020. It has improved from a E recorded in July 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

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

3 Sotheron Croft, WF8 3AR has a recorded floor area of 100 m² (1,076 sq ft). That makes it about 23% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in WF8 3AR. Source: EPC Register.

How is 3 Sotheron Croft, WF8 3AR heated?

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

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

3 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 3 Sotheron Croft, WF8 3AR located?

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

How safe is the area around 3 Sotheron Croft, WF8 3AR?

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

The closest primary school to 3 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 3 Sotheron Croft, WF8 3AR?

The closest bus stop to 3 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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3 Sotheron Croft, Darrington, Pontefract, WF8 3AR

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

100 m²

1076 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 65

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Social Rental

Overview

About 3 Sotheron Croft

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

3 Sotheron Croft is a semi-detached house in Darrington, Pontefract, Pontefract (WF8 3AR). It has a recorded floor area of 100 m² (around 1076 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (October 2020) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in July 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average, roof efficiency went from Poor to Very Good and window efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 80).

At 100 m² it's 19% larger than the typical home in the postcode (84 m² median across 19 EPCs).

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 4)

Oct 2020

EPC Rating

D65

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.0 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2015from Jul 2009

EPC improved fromE49toD68

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

30%75%

More low energy lighting installed

Jan 2020from May 2015

Heating Controls

FullProg + Stat

Heating controls changed

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

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Planning

Planning history

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

3 Sotheron Croft 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.

3 Sotheron Croft has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£196,000

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 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 3 Sotheron Croft runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

EPC Rating

65 (D)

Street avg 62 (D)

On par

Floor Area

100 m²

Street avg 91 m²

Above

CO₂ Emissions

4.0 t/year

Street avg 4.3 t/year

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

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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.

£191k

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1 Beechlands

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1 Brockadale Avenue

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3 bed

£250k

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WF8 3DA

3 bed

£250k

1 Chestnut Grove

WF8 3NG

£250k

1 Church View

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4 bed

£153k

1 Carleton Green

WF8 3NJ

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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