What kind of home is 8 Hillcroft Close, WF8 3BD?

8 Hillcroft Close, WF8 3BD is a semi-detached house.

What energy rating does 8 Hillcroft Close, WF8 3BD have?

The current EPC rating for 8 Hillcroft Close, WF8 3BD is D with a score of 59 out of 100, lodged in March 2026. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 8 Hillcroft Close, WF8 3BD?

8 Hillcroft Close, WF8 3BD has a recorded floor area of 75 m² (807 sq ft). That makes it about 19% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in WF8 3BD. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 8 Hillcroft Close, WF8 3BD use?

The latest EPC at 8 Hillcroft Close, WF8 3BD records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 8 Hillcroft Close, WF8 3BD?

8 Hillcroft Close, WF8 3BD is in council tax band C.

Which area is 8 Hillcroft Close, WF8 3BD in?

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

What is crime like near 8 Hillcroft Close, WF8 3BD?

Police records around 8 Hillcroft Close, WF8 3BD show an average of 322 reported crimes per month over the last 14 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 45% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (13% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 8 Hillcroft Close, WF8 3BD?

The closest primary school to 8 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 transport links are near 8 Hillcroft Close, WF8 3BD?

The closest bus stop to 8 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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8 Hillcroft Close, Darrington, Pontefract, WF8 3BD

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

75 m²

807 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 59

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 8 Hillcroft Close

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

8 Hillcroft Close is a semi-detached house in Darrington, Pontefract, Pontefract (WF8 3BD). It has a recorded floor area of 75 m² (around 807 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (March 2026) shows a D (score 59), a step below the typical UK home. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 76). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

At 75 m² it's 29.9% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (107 m² median across 11 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.

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

Current Certificate

Mar 2026

EPC Rating

D59

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

3.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 29 March 2036

9 years remaining

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Hillcroft Close, Darrington, Pontefract, WF8 3BD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Hillcroft Close 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.

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

Current estimate

£240,000

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

On co₂ emissions, 8 Hillcroft Close stands well clear of the street.

EPC Rating

59 (D)

Street avg 64 (D)

Below

Floor Area

75 m²

Street avg 103 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.5 t/year

Street avg 4.5 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

4 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.

£240k

1 Brockadale Avenue

WF8 3SG

3 bed

£249k

1 Beechlands

WF8 3RR

£250k

1 Chestnut Grove

WF8 3NG

£250k

1 Church View

WF8 3SU

4 bed

£252k

1 Chapel Dene, Fairways Court, Darrington

WF8 3DA

3 bed

£255k

1 Barnswick Close

WF8 3QU

3 bed

£256k

1 Carleton Park Road

WF8 3PR

5 bed2 bath

£210k

1 Albany Court

WF8 3QE

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

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.

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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· 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

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FAQ

Common questions

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