When did 7 Church Lane, WF8 3BJ last change hands?

7 Church Lane, WF8 3BJ last sold for £115,000 in May 2026. Before that, it sold for £124,900 in January 2013, so prices have been falling over 13 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 7 Church Lane, WF8 3BJ changed over time?

Across 2 sales between January 2013 and May 2026, 7 Church Lane, WF8 3BJ fell from £124,900 to £115,000, a change of £9,900. That works out to roughly -0.6% per year compounded over 13 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 7 Church Lane, WF8 3BJ have?

The current EPC rating for 7 Church Lane, WF8 3BJ is C with a score of 75 out of 100, lodged in March 2026. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 7 Church Lane, WF8 3BJ?

7 Church Lane, WF8 3BJ has a recorded floor area of 64 m² (689 sq ft), around 32 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 7 Church Lane, WF8 3BJ heated?

The latest EPC at 7 Church Lane, WF8 3BJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 7 Church Lane, WF8 3BJ?

7 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 7 Church Lane, WF8 3BJ located?

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

Is 7 Church Lane, WF8 3BJ in a safe area?

Police records around 7 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 7 Church Lane, WF8 3BJ?

The closest primary school to 7 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 7 Church Lane, WF8 3BJ?

The closest bus stop to 7 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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7 Church Lane, Darrington, Pontefract, WF8 3BJ

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 01

Bedrooms

Floor area

64 m²

689 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 75

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 7 Church Lane

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

7 Church Lane is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Darrington, Pontefract, Pontefract (WF8 3BJ). It has a recorded floor area of 64 m² (around 689 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. At 64 m² this is the 4th 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 home occupies a cul-de-sac position. The latest certificate (March 2026) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since October 2012. Between certificates, roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and lighting dropped from Very Good to Good. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

It changed hands recently, sold May 2026 for £115,000. Across 2013–2026, sale prices on this property compounded at -0.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £135,000 is 17.4% above the 2026 sale price.

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

Bedrooms2
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

Heating systemGas
RefurbishedYes

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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(1 of 2)

Mar 2026

EPC Rating

C75

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 3 March 2036

9 years remaining

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 7 Church Lane, Darrington, Pontefract, WF8 3BJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

7 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.

7 Church Lane's sale-price growth has lagged the wider UK trajectory across its history on file.

Current estimate

£135,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -0.6% per year over 13 years.

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Last sold (2026)

£115,000

Growth on file: -0.6% per year over 13 years.

Sales timeline

10 May 2026Most recent
£115,000
-7.9%over 13 years
16 January 2013
£124,900

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

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.

7 Church Lane is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£1,797

Street avg £2,193

Below

Floor Area

64 m²

Street avg 62 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

1.8 t/year

Street avg 2.0 t/year

Strongly above

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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.

£138k

1 Church Lane, Darrington

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2 bed1 bath

£240k

1 Brockadale Avenue

WF8 3SG

3 bed

£252k

1 Chapel Dene, Fairways Court, Darrington

WF8 3DA

3 bed

£255k

1 Barnswick Close

WF8 3QU

3 bed

£292k

1 Bridge Cottages, Thorpe Lane, Thorpe Audlin

WF8 3HE

3 bed1 bath

£317k

1 Brooke Court

WF8 3SH

3 bed1 bath

£336k

1 Ashbourne Drive

WF8 3QZ

3 bed1 bath

£250k

1 Church View

WF8 3SU

4 bed

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

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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