What type of property is 16 Hillcroft Close, WF8 3BD?

16 Hillcroft Close, WF8 3BD is a detached house.

What is the EPC rating for 16 Hillcroft Close, WF8 3BD?

The current EPC rating for 16 Hillcroft Close, WF8 3BD is D with a score of 63 out of 100, lodged in November 2014. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 16 Hillcroft Close, WF8 3BD?

16 Hillcroft Close, WF8 3BD has a recorded floor area of 108 m² (1,163 sq ft). That makes it about 16% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in WF8 3BD. Source: EPC Register.

How is 16 Hillcroft Close, WF8 3BD heated?

The latest EPC at 16 Hillcroft Close, WF8 3BD records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 16 Hillcroft Close, WF8 3BD?

16 Hillcroft Close, WF8 3BD has 2 approved extension applications on file including rear extension. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 16 Hillcroft Close, WF8 3BD?

16 Hillcroft Close, WF8 3BD is in council tax band E.

Where is 16 Hillcroft Close, WF8 3BD located?

16 Hillcroft Close, WF8 3BD sits in Darrington, Pontefract, Pontefract. It falls within the WF8 postcode district.

What is crime like near 16 Hillcroft Close, WF8 3BD?

Police records around 16 Hillcroft Close, WF8 3BD 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 16 Hillcroft Close, WF8 3BD?

The closest primary school to 16 Hillcroft Close, WF8 3BD is Darrington Church of England Primary School (173m), one of 6 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Carleton High School (2.4km).

What is the nearest station to 16 Hillcroft Close, WF8 3BD?

The closest bus stop to 16 Hillcroft Close, WF8 3BD is Estcourt Rd Thorntree Close, 148m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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16 Hillcroft Close, Darrington, Pontefract, WF8 3BD

3 planning records

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

108 m²

1163 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 63

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 16 Hillcroft Close

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

16 Hillcroft Close is a detached house in Darrington, Pontefract, Pontefract (WF8 3BD). It has a recorded floor area of 108 m² (around 1163 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (November 2014) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from November 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

3 planning records sit against the property, 3 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension and a garage conversion, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 28 Nov 2024

EPC Rating

D63

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 16 Hillcroft Close, Darrington, Pontefract, WF8 3BD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 applications on record at 16 Hillcroft Close, Darrington, Pontefract, WF8 3BD

3decisions3extensions18documents

Sept 2024
ExtensionFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Rear of property
Proposed single storey rear extension; proposed roof extension above existing; and proposed rear extensions
Documents
7 docs on file
Reference
24/01213/FUL
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More recent applications — locked
ExtensionAug 2025Decision
Garage ConversionFeb 2025Decision

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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.

16 Hillcroft Close has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£330,000

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 3BD: £225,000 (2025–2014).

Nearby sales in WF8 3BD

On the street

Versus other Hillcroft Close homes

Four headline reads against 10 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

16 Hillcroft Close is notably below the street on habitable rooms.

EPC Rating

63 (D)

Street avg 64 (D)

On par

Floor Area

108 m²

Street avg 102 m²

Above

CO₂ Emissions

4.6 t/year

Street avg 4.5 t/year

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly 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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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

0.1 km

Estcourt Rd Thorntree Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Darrington Church of England Primary School. 7 schools nearby.

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Noise

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

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for WF8 3BD

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

47.5dB

Low

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