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5 Hillcroft Close, Darrington, Pontefract, WF8 3BD

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Estimated value

£459,000

  • Since the 2013 sale (£175,000)+162%
  • Against WF8 3BD's recent median (£225,000)+104%

Newest record on this page: May 2025. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.

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Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
6
Bathrooms
4
Floor area
147 m²
1582 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 69
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Valuation

About this valuation

How the figure is worked out and what it's based on. If you know this home, you can tell other visitors what you think it's worth.

Our estimate

£459,000

  • Against its 2013 sale (£175,000)+162%
  • Against WF8 3BD's recent median (£225,000)+104%

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How the estimate is made

The estimate for 5 Hillcroft Close is modelled from its 147 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in WF8 3BD. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.

What it's based on

  • Floor area

    147 m² from the EPC lodged in November 2023

  • Sales of this home

    1 sale recorded, the latest in 2013

  • Recent sales in WF8 3BD

    5 sales, median £225,000 (2025–2014)

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DataThis pageFull report
SalesLatest sale shown: May 2025Latest available records, read when you order
ValuationEstimate from the last refreshAnalysed against comparable sales
Planning1 of 2 applicationsFull history, plus nearby schemes
Flood riskNot shownIncluded
Price

Sales history & valuation

Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.

5 Hillcroft Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Sales timeline

  1. 30 May 2013Most recent

    £175,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WF8 3BD: £225,000 (2025–2014).

Risks

What this page doesn't show

Nothing is flagged from the data on this page, but these checks are only run in the report. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.
  • Flood risk from rivers, sea and surface waterIn report
  • Subsidence and ground-stability signalsIn report
  • Refusals, enforcement and big schemes nearbyIn report

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Overview

About 5 Hillcroft Close

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

5 Hillcroft Close is a six-bedroom detached house in Darrington, Pontefract, Pontefract (WF8 3BD). It has a recorded floor area of 147 m² (around 1582 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (November 2023) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in May 2012 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good. Other recorded features include notable views, a self-contained annexe and attached land beyond the plot. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

At 147 m² the property is well over the postcode median (90 m² across 11 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 82% of similar EPCs). 6 bedrooms is on the larger side for this postcode, where 4 is the typical count. Today's modelled estimate of £459,000 sits 162.3% above the 2013 sale of £175,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£111/sq ft) was about 38.8% below the postcode norm. 2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include an annexe, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. On the market in May 2013 and unlisted since — roughly 13 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

  • Bedrooms6
  • Bathrooms4
  • Open-plan layoutYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • LandYes
  • Notable viewsYes
  • Cul-de-sacYes
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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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 2)
Nov 2023

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C69
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
5.1 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 30 November 2033

7 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2023from May 2012
EPC improved fromE46toC69
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Wall Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
64%91%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Hillcroft Close, Darrington, Pontefract, WF8 3BD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Planning history includes recorded demolition works, indicating a major rebuild phase at this address.

2 applications on record at 5 Hillcroft Close, Darrington, Pontefract, WF8 3BD

2decisions14documents
Flagged:Demolition
  1. Jul 2015
    DemolitionOutline
    Outcome in report

    Construction of a two-bedroom detached house in garden land at the side of an existing detached bungalow (outline application for access, layout and scale) and demolition of garage

    Documents
    8 docs on file
    Reference
    15/01160/OUT
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
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On the street

Versus other Hillcroft Close homes

Four headline reads against 11 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 5 Hillcroft Close runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,190

Street avg £2,560

Strongly below

Floor Area

147 m²

Street avg 96 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

11 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

5.1 t/year

Street avg 4.4 t/year

Strongly below
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.
Full Pontefract report

Crime

322/mo

Falling 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.

Nearest schools

  • Darrington Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary173m
  • The Rookeries Carleton Junior and Infant SchoolPrimary2.1km
  • De Lacy Primary SchoolPrimary2.3km
  • Cherry Tree AcademyPrimary2.4km

Nearest stops

  • Estcourt Rd Thorntree CloseBus stop148m
  • Darrington Hotel Manor Park RiseBus stop324m
  • Estcourt Rd Sotheron CroftBus stop400m
  • West End Farm Escourt RoadBus stop546m

Most reported crime locally

  • Violence & Sexual Offences2,025 reports45%
  • Anti-social Behaviour528 reports12%
  • Criminal Damage & Arson345 reports8%
  • Shoplifting344 reports8%

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

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 road noise heatmap for WF8 3BD

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
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
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Mid 20th centuryDetached BungalowEPC CExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

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Comparables

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A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
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Valuation method in detail
How the estimate is made
The estimate for 5 Hillcroft Close is modelled from its 147 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in WF8 3BD. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
Where sold prices come from
Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 1 sale is recorded for 5 Hillcroft Close. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
Reading the EPC
Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for 5 Hillcroft Close was lodged in November 2023 at band C and is valid until November 2033. 2 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
Planning records
Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. 2 applications are matched to 5 Hillcroft Close. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
Area figures
Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 14 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 7 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from WF8 3BD, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
Council tax band
5 Hillcroft Close is in council tax band E. Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency from historic values (1 April 1991 in England, 1 April 2003 in Wales), not today's price; the amount you pay depends on the council's rate for the band.
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