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3 Valley Road, Darrington, Pontefract, WF8 3BT

1 planning record
Property type
Detached
Habitable rooms
6
From EPC
Floor area
129 m²
1389 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 71
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About 3 Valley Road

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

3 Valley Road is a detached house in Darrington, Pontefract, Pontefract (WF8 3BT). It has a recorded floor area of 129 m² (around 1389 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (June 2016) shows a C (score 71). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since June 2016. Between certificates, roof efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor and lighting dropped from Very Good to Good. The latest certificate is from June 2016, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. Today's modelled estimate of £376,000 sits 90.4% above the 2025 sale of £197,500. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£142/sq ft) was about 31.6% below the postcode norm. A recent sale: £197,500 in June 2025. One planning record on file: partial demolition approved in 2009. Past consents include partial demolition, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

3 Valley Road ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 20 Jun 2026

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jun 2016

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C71
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
4.6 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Expired on 20 June 2026

New assessment needed to sell or let
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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Valley Road, Darrington, Pontefract, WF8 3BT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Planning history includes recorded demolition works, indicating a major rebuild phase at this address.

1 application on record at 3 Valley Road, Darrington, Pontefract, WF8 3BT

1decisions6documents
Flagged:Demolition
  1. Dec 2009
    DemolitionFull
    Outcome in report

    Demolition of existing garage, carport to front and alterations to driveway

    Documents
    6 docs on file
    Reference
    09/02031/FUL
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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.

3 Valley Road valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£376,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2025)

£197,500

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 12 June 2025Most recent

    £197,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in WF8 3BT: £450,000 (2025–2023).

On the street

Versus other Valley Road homes

Four headline reads against 13 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 3 Valley Road runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,531

Street avg £2,848

Strongly below

Floor Area

129 m²

Street avg 127 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

4.6 t/year

Street avg 7.1 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 3 Valley Road

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£379k

1 Ash Grove, Darrington

WF8 3AA

4 bed
£415k

1 Copper Beech Close

WF8 3NX

4 bed1 bath
£336k

1 Ashbourne Drive

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£336k

1 Dale Court

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4 bed2 bath
£439k

1 Coopers Yard, Hundhill, East Hardwick

WF8 3DZ

£317k

1 Brooke Court

WF8 3SH

3 bed1 bath
£467k

1 Ash Tree Fold, Darrington

WF8 3DN

4 bed2 bath
£482k

1 Carleton Park Avenue

WF8 3RH

4 bed1 bath
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.
Full Pontefract report

Crime

322/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Valley Road Fairways Court — bus stop.

Closest school

0.8 km

Darrington Church of England Primary School. 4 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 3BT from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for WF8 3BT

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.0dB

Moderate
Night-time road noise heatmap for WF8 3BT

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

47.9dB

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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