What was the last sold price for 16a, Park Avenue, WF8 3AY?

16a, Park Avenue, WF8 3AY last sold for £123,000 in August 2010, around 16 years ago. Before that, it sold for £135,000 in November 2007, so prices have been falling over 3 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 16a, Park Avenue, WF8 3AY appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between November 2007 and August 2010, 16a, Park Avenue, WF8 3AY fell from £135,000 to £123,000, a change of £12,000. That works out to roughly -3.3% per year compounded over 3 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 16a, Park Avenue, WF8 3AY have?

The current EPC rating for 16a, Park Avenue, WF8 3AY is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in November 2025. It has improved from a D recorded in December 2009. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 16a, Park Avenue, WF8 3AY?

16a, Park Avenue, WF8 3AY has a recorded floor area of 71 m² (764 sq ft), around 36 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 30% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in WF8 3AY. Source: EPC Register.

How is 16a, Park Avenue, WF8 3AY heated?

The latest EPC at 16a, Park Avenue, WF8 3AY records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 16a, Park Avenue, WF8 3AY?

16a, Park Avenue, WF8 3AY 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 16a, Park Avenue, WF8 3AY located?

16a, Park Avenue, WF8 3AY sits in Darrington, Pontefract, Pontefract. It falls within the WF8 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 16a, Park Avenue, WF8 3AY?

Police records around 16a, Park Avenue, WF8 3AY 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 16a, Park Avenue, WF8 3AY?

The closest primary school to 16a, Park Avenue, WF8 3AY is Darrington Church of England Primary School (205m), one of 7 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Carleton High School (2.1km).

What transport links are near 16a, Park Avenue, WF8 3AY?

The closest bus stop to 16a, Park Avenue, WF8 3AY is Estcourt Rd Sotheron Croft, 162m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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16a, Park Avenue, Darrington, Pontefract, WF8 3AY

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 02

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

71 m²

764 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 16a

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

16a is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Darrington, Pontefract, Pontefract (WF8 3AY). It has a recorded floor area of 71 m² (around 764 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. At 71 m² this is the 4th smallest of 12 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 63–124 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (November 2025) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in December 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Poor to Average; while window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

It hasn't traded since August 2010, a hold of 16 years that's notably long for the area. Across 2007–2010, sale prices on this property compounded at -3.3% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£161/sq ft) was about 22.7% below the postcode norm. At 71 m² it's 27.6% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (98 m² median across 11 EPCs).

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes

Building

RefurbishedYes

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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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Nov 2025

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

1.8 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2015from Dec 2009

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Nov 2025from May 2015

EPC improved fromD62toC73

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 16a, Park Avenue, Darrington, Pontefract, WF8 3AY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

16a 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.

16a valuation runs notably under the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£132,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -3.3% per year over 3 years.

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Last sold (2010)

£123,000

Growth on file: -3.3% per year over 3 years.

Sales timeline

12 August 2010Most recent
£123,000
-8.9%over 2 years
2 November 2007
£135,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WF8 3AY: £375,000 (2025–2024).

Nearby sales in WF8 3AY

On the street

Versus other Park Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 3 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

16a outperforms the street on floor area by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

73 (C)

Street avg 69 (C)

Below

Floor Area

71 m²

Street avg 68 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

1.8 t/year

Street avg 2.6 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Below

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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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1 Ashbourne Drive

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1 Church View

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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

4/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Estcourt Rd Sotheron Croft — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 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 3AY from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.7dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WF8 3AY

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.4dB

Low

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60 dB

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