What did 2 Church Lane, WF8 3BJ sell for?

2 Church Lane, WF8 3BJ last sold for £120,000 in September 2020, around 6 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 2 Church Lane, WF8 3BJ have?

The current EPC rating for 2 Church Lane, WF8 3BJ is C with a score of 76 out of 100, lodged in July 2025. It has improved from a E recorded in September 2008 (2 bands). Source: EPC Register.

How big is 2 Church Lane, WF8 3BJ?

2 Church Lane, WF8 3BJ has a recorded floor area of 68 m² (732 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 2 Church Lane, WF8 3BJ use?

The latest EPC at 2 Church Lane, WF8 3BJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 2 Church Lane, WF8 3BJ?

2 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.

Which area is 2 Church Lane, WF8 3BJ in?

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

Is 2 Church Lane, WF8 3BJ in a safe area?

Police records around 2 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.

What schools are near 2 Church Lane, WF8 3BJ?

The closest primary school to 2 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 2 Church Lane, WF8 3BJ?

The closest bus stop to 2 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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2 Church Lane, Darrington, Pontefract, WF8 3BJ

Property type

End terrace

Floor 01

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

68 m²

732 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 76

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 2 Church Lane

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

2 Church Lane is an end-of-terrace house in Darrington, Pontefract, Pontefract (WF8 3BJ). It has a recorded floor area of 68 m² (around 732 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. At 68 m² this is the 5th smallest of 7 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 43–70 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (July 2025) shows a C (score 76), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in September 2008 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Very Good, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Good.

Today's modelled estimate of £135,000 is 12.5% above the 2020 sale price. Last sale on file: £120,000 in September 2020.

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 4)

Jul 2025

EPC Rating

C76

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.9 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2014from Sept 2008

EPC improved fromE41toD67

Hot Water

ImmersionMain (No Stat)

Hot water system upgraded

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof

PoorAverage

Roof insulation improved

Jul 2015from Apr 2014

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Jul 2025from Jul 2015

EPC improved fromD62toC76

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Church Lane, Darrington, Pontefract, WF8 3BJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Church Lane 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.

The latest sale landed in the post-pandemic price surge — useful context when reading the figure.

Current estimate

£135,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2020)

£120,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

16 September 2020Most recent
£120,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WF8 3BJ: £124,900 (2025–2013).

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.

Price per m² for 2 Church Lane lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,765

Street avg £2,225

Strongly below

Floor Area

68 m²

Street avg 62 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.9 t/year

Street avg 2.1 t/year

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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.

£140k

1 Church Lane, Darrington

WF8 3BJ

2 bed1 bath

£153k

1 Carleton Green

WF8 3NJ

£191k

1 Carleton Mews, Carleton Road

WF8 3RL

£210k

1 Albany Court

WF8 3QE

£233k

1 Beechlands

WF8 3RR

£240k

1 Brockadale Avenue

WF8 3SG

3 bed

£250k

1 Chapel Dene, Fairways Court, Darrington

WF8 3DA

3 bed

£250k

1 Chestnut Grove

WF8 3NG

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 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

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

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