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About 12 Hillcroft Close
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
12 Hillcroft Close is a four-bedroom semi-detached house in Darrington, Pontefract, Pontefract (WF8 3BD). It has a recorded floor area of 118 m² (around 1270 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (March 2024) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since June 2013. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 80). Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history.
Sale prices here have outpaced England HPI: 4.3% per year against 0% for the wider region. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£289/sq ft) was about 60.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 118 m² the property is well over the postcode median (90 m² across 9 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. 4 planning records sit against the property, 3 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Most recent transfer: June 2024 at £367,500.
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
- Bedrooms4
- Bathrooms1
- Dining roomYes
Outside
- Private garden
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 2)
Mar 2024
EPC Rating
A
B
C
D
D67
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
4.7 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied
Planning history
Applications and permits filed against 12 Hillcroft Close, Darrington, Pontefract, WF8 3BD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
12 Hillcroft Close has 2 separate extension applications on the council record.
- Mar 2026ExtensionAmendmentPending
Variation of Condition 2 (Plans) of planning permission 24/01830/FUL, dated 11/12/2024 (which granted permission for the demolition of existing detached garage. Proposed detached garage and single storey side/ front extension to bungalow. Render to external walls of existing dwelling) to amend the plans in order to remove the previously approved single storey side extension to the bungalow and revise the detached garage by slightly increasing its length and relocating it within the site.
Sales history & valuation
Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.
Latest sale on 12 Hillcroft Close was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.
Current estimate
See how we calculated this£383,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.3% per year over 19 years.
Last sold (2024)
£367,500
Growth on file: 4.3% per year over 19 years.
Sales timeline
Versus other Hillcroft Close homes
Four headline reads against 9 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.
12 Hillcroft Close outperforms the street on floor area by a wide margin.
Price per m²
£3,114
Street avg £2,285
Floor Area
118 m²
Street avg 96 m²
Habitable Rooms
6 rooms
Similar properties nearby
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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.
Crime
4/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Estcourt Rd Thorntree Close — bus stop.
Road noise across the postcode
Modelled day and night-time noise levels around WF8 3BD from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
55.0dB
Everything within walking distance
Schools, transport stops and scenic spots near this property — 37 points of interest in total.
Beautiful places to visit nearby
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