When did 16 Church Lane, WF8 3BJ last change hands?

16 Church Lane, WF8 3BJ last sold for £75,000 in July 2004, around 22 years ago. Before that, it sold for £46,000 in March 1998, so prices have been rising over 6 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 16 Church Lane, WF8 3BJ changed over time?

Across 2 sales between March 1998 and July 2004, 16 Church Lane, WF8 3BJ rose from £46,000 to £75,000, a change of £29,000. That works out to roughly +8.1% per year compounded over 6 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What council tax band is 16 Church Lane, WF8 3BJ?

16 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 16 Church Lane, WF8 3BJ located?

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

Is 16 Church Lane, WF8 3BJ in a safe area?

Police records around 16 Church Lane, WF8 3BJ 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 Church Lane, WF8 3BJ?

The closest primary school to 16 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 transport links are near 16 Church Lane, WF8 3BJ?

The closest bus stop to 16 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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16 Church Lane, Darrington, Pontefract, WF8 3BJ

Council tax

Band B

Overview

About 16 Church Lane

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

16 Church Lane is a property in Darrington, Pontefract, Pontefract (WF8 3BJ). It has council tax band B.

Untraded for 22 years, with the last transfer in July 2004. Across 1998–2004, sale prices on this property compounded at 8.1% per year.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 16 Church Lane, Darrington, Pontefract, WF8 3BJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

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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.

Last sold (2004)

£75,000

Growth on file: 8.1% per year over 6 years.

Sales timeline

1 July 2004Most recent
£75,000
+63.0%over 6 years
19 March 1998
£46,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WF8 3BJ: £122,000 (2025–2015).

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Area

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Crime

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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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Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.8dB

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Night-time road noise heatmap for WF8 3BJ

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46.9dB

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