What type of property is 14 Church Lane, WF8 3BJ?

14 Church Lane, WF8 3BJ is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What did 14 Church Lane, WF8 3BJ sell for?

14 Church Lane, WF8 3BJ last sold for £122,000 in May 2025, around 1 years ago. Before that, it sold for £45,000 in June 1996, so prices have been rising over 29 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 14 Church Lane, WF8 3BJ appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between June 1996 and May 2025, 14 Church Lane, WF8 3BJ rose from £45,000 to £122,000, a change of £77,000. That works out to roughly +3.5% per year compounded over 29 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 14 Church Lane, WF8 3BJ have?

The current EPC rating for 14 Church Lane, WF8 3BJ is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in August 2016. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 14 Church Lane, WF8 3BJ?

14 Church Lane, WF8 3BJ has a recorded floor area of 43 m² (463 sq ft), around 22 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 37% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in WF8 3BJ. Source: EPC Register.

How is 14 Church Lane, WF8 3BJ heated?

The latest EPC at 14 Church Lane, WF8 3BJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 14 Church Lane, WF8 3BJ?

14 Church Lane, WF8 3BJ 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 14 Church Lane, WF8 3BJ located?

14 Church Lane, WF8 3BJ sits in Darrington, Pontefract, Pontefract. It falls within the WF8 postcode district.

Is 14 Church Lane, WF8 3BJ in a safe area?

Police records around 14 Church Lane, WF8 3BJ 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.

Which schools serve 14 Church Lane, WF8 3BJ?

The closest primary school to 14 Church Lane, WF8 3BJ is Darrington Church of England Primary School (202m), one of 6 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Carleton High School (2.3km).

What is the nearest station to 14 Church Lane, WF8 3BJ?

The closest bus stop to 14 Church Lane, WF8 3BJ is Estcourt Rd Thorntree Close, 91m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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14 Church Lane, Darrington, Pontefract, WF8 3BJ

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor Ground

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

43 m²

463 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 14 Church Lane

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

14 Church Lane is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Darrington, Pontefract, Pontefract (WF8 3BJ). It has a recorded floor area of 43 m² (around 463 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (August 2016) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since September 2013. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good; while lighting dropped from Average to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 75). The latest certificate is from August 2016, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

A recent sale: £122,000 in May 2025. At 43 m² it sits well below the postcode median (66 m² across 6 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 83% of similar EPCs). Across 1996–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £143,000 is 17.2% above the 2025 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£264/sq ft) was about 59.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
EnsuiteYes

Outside

ParkingOff street
Cul-de-sacYes

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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.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 22 Aug 2026

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Aug 2016

EPC Rating

D68

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Expired on 22 August 2026

New assessment needed to sell or let

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2016from Sept 2013

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

43%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 14 Church Lane, Darrington, Pontefract, WF8 3BJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

14 Church Lane 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.

14 Church Lane has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 1996.

Current estimate

£143,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.5% per year over 29 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£122,000

Growth on file: 3.5% per year over 29 years.

Sales timeline

22 May 2025Most recent
£122,000
+171.1%over 28 years
20 June 1996
£45,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WF8 3BJ: £120,000 (2026–2015).

Nearby sales in WF8 3BJ

On the street

Versus other Church Lane homes

Four headline reads against 6 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 14 Church Lane stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,837

Street avg £1,933

Strongly above

Floor Area

43 m²

Street avg 65 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.9 t/year

Street avg 2.0 t/year

On par

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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 Barnswick Close

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1 Brooke Court

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1 Ashbourne Drive

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1 Church View

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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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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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around WF8 3BJ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WF8 3BJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

46.9dB

Low

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