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1 Hillthorpe Drive, Thorpe Audlin, Pontefract, WF8 3ET

2 planning records
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
4
Bathroom
1
Floor area
96 m²
1033 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 71
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About 1 Hillthorpe Drive

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

1 Hillthorpe Drive is a four-bedroom detached house in Thorpe Audlin, Pontefract, Pontefract (WF8 3ET). It has a recorded floor area of 96 m² (around 1033 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (June 2026) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in January 2017 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Very Good and hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good; while lighting dropped from Very Good to Average. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

At 96 m² it's 17.1% larger than the typical home in the postcode (82 m² median across 13 EPCs). On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. Across 2010–2016, sale prices on this property compounded at -1.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £302,000 sits 53.7% above the 2016 sale of £196,500. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£190/sq ft) was about 21.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. 10 years since the last transfer (December 2016).

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

  • Bedrooms4
  • Bathrooms1
  • Dining roomYes
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
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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.

1 Hillthorpe Drive ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jun 2026

EPC Rating

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

Certificate validity

Valid until 15 June 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2026from Jan 2017
EPC improved fromE42toC71
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Wall Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation
PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Hillthorpe Drive, Thorpe Audlin, Pontefract, WF8 3ET, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Hillthorpe Drive has an approved rear extension on the planning record.

2 applications on record at 1 Hillthorpe Drive, Thorpe Audlin, Pontefract, WF8 3ET

2decisions1extensions8documents
  1. Mar 2002
    ExtensionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Rear of property

    Extension to rear of existing garage

    Reference
    02/99/04578/B
    Full record in report
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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.

1 Hillthorpe Drive valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£302,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -1.2% per year over 7 years.

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Last sold (2016)

£196,500

Growth on file: -1.2% per year over 7 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 20 December 2016Most recent

    £196,500

    -7.7%over 6 years
  2. 16 June 2010

    £212,800

Median price across the last 5 sales in WF8 3ET: £228,000 (2024–2016).

On the street

Versus other Hillthorpe Drive homes

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

EPC Rating for 1 Hillthorpe Drive runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,047

Street avg £1,995

On par

Floor Area

96 m²

Street avg 84 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.1 t/year

Street avg 4.4 t/year

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 1 Hillthorpe Drive

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

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

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
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.

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

322/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Thorpe Ln Hall Garth Road — bus stop.

Closest school

1.5 km

Badsworth Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School. 3 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

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 3ET from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for WF8 3ET

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

46.6dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for WF8 3ET

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.7dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
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80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 1 Hillthorpe Drive, Thorpe Audlin, Pontefract, WF8 3ET. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.