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1 Viewlands, Little Smeaton, Pontefract, WF8 3LJ

1 planning record
Property type
Semi-detached
Habitable rooms
5
From EPC
Floor area
86 m²
926 sq ft
Energy rating
E
Score 45
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Private Rental
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Overview

About 1 Viewlands

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

1 Viewlands is a semi-detached house in Little Smeaton, Pontefract, Pontefract (WF8 3LJ). It has a recorded floor area of 86 m² (around 926 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (February 2026) shows an E (score 45), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The rating has held steady at E across 2 certificates since July 2014. Between certificates, window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to D (score 56). Main heating runs on lpg. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Today's modelled estimate of £249,000 sits 55.6% above the 2014 sale of £160,000. One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2014. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Last changed hands 12 years ago, in October 2014.

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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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Feb 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
E
E45
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Poor
Windows
Poor
CO2 Emissions
3.5 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 6 February 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2026from Jul 2014
Low Energy Lighting
50%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Mid 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC ENo mains gas

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Viewlands, Little Smeaton, Pontefract, WF8 3LJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Viewlands has an approved single-storey rear extension on the planning record.

1 application on record at 1 Viewlands, Little Smeaton, Pontefract, WF8 3LJ

1decisions1extensions12documents
  1. Nov 2014
    ExtensionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Single storey · Rear of property

    House extension notification for demolition of existing extension and erection of a single storey extension extending 3.4 m to rear, 3.6 m to ridge and 2.8 m to eaves

    Documents
    12 docs on file
    Reference
    2014/1126/HEN
    Full record in report

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  • All 1 application on this property in full
  • The 12 documents, officer reports & conditions
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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.
Current estimate

£249,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2014)

£160,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 7 October 2014Most recent

    £160,000

Median price across the last 2 sales in WF8 3LJ: £89,750 (2011–2001).

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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
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

0.5 km

The Fox — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

Kirk Smeaton Church of England Voluntary Controlled 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 3LJ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for WF8 3LJ

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

45.4dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for WF8 3LJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.7dB

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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