What kind of home is 1 Valley Gardens, WF8 3SL?

1 Valley Gardens, WF8 3SL is a 5-bedroom detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What was the last sold price for 1 Valley Gardens, WF8 3SL?

1 Valley Gardens, WF8 3SL last sold for £250,000 in February 2013, around 13 years ago. Before that, it sold for £179,995 in March 2001, so prices have been rising over 12 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 1 Valley Gardens, WF8 3SL appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between March 2001 and February 2013, 1 Valley Gardens, WF8 3SL rose from £179,995 to £250,000, a change of £70,005. That works out to roughly +2.8% per year compounded over 12 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 1 Valley Gardens, WF8 3SL?

The current EPC rating for 1 Valley Gardens, WF8 3SL is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in February 2014. It has dropped from a C recorded in October 2008. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1 Valley Gardens, WF8 3SL?

1 Valley Gardens, WF8 3SL has a recorded floor area of 154 m² (1,658 sq ft), around 31 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 8% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in WF8 3SL. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1 Valley Gardens, WF8 3SL use?

The latest EPC at 1 Valley Gardens, WF8 3SL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 1 Valley Gardens, WF8 3SL?

1 Valley Gardens, WF8 3SL is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is 1 Valley Gardens, WF8 3SL in?

1 Valley Gardens, WF8 3SL sits in Darrington, Pontefract, Pontefract. It falls within the WF8 postcode district.

What is crime like near 1 Valley Gardens, WF8 3SL?

Police records around 1 Valley Gardens, WF8 3SL 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 1 Valley Gardens, WF8 3SL?

The closest primary school to 1 Valley Gardens, WF8 3SL is Darrington Church of England Primary School (655m), one of 5 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Carleton High School (2.8km).

How well connected is 1 Valley Gardens, WF8 3SL?

The closest bus stop to 1 Valley Gardens, WF8 3SL is Darrington Hotel Manor Park Rise, 203m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Valley Gardens, Darrington, Pontefract, WF8 3SL

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

154 m²

1658 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 1 Valley Gardens

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

1 Valley Gardens is a five-bedroom detached house in Darrington, Pontefract, Pontefract (WF8 3SL). It has a recorded floor area of 154 m² (around 1658 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (February 2014) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (October 2008); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 86), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from February 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Across 2001–2013, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £418,000 sits 67.2% above the 2013 sale of £250,000. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 78% of similar EPCs). Last changed hands 13 years ago, in February 2013.

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

Bedrooms5
Dining roomYes
Utility roomYes
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenFront and rear
GarageDouble
Cul-de-sacYes

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 13 Feb 2024

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Feb 2014

EPC Rating

D68

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

5.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2014from Oct 2008

EPC improved fromC69toD68

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Floor Insulation

PartialInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Valley Gardens, Darrington, Pontefract, WF8 3SL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Valley Gardens has no planning applications on record.

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

Current estimate

£418,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.8% per year over 12 years.

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Last sold (2013)

£250,000

Growth on file: 2.8% per year over 12 years.

Sales timeline

15 February 2013Most recent
£250,000
+38.9%over 11 years
2 March 2001
£179,995

Median price across the last 5 sales in WF8 3SL: £340,000 (2024–2017).

Nearby sales in WF8 3SL

On the street

Versus other Valley Gardens homes

Four headline reads against 9 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

CO₂ Emissions for 1 Valley Gardens lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,623

Street avg £2,285

Strongly below

Floor Area

154 m²

Street avg 136 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

9 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

5.3 t/year

Street avg 4.2 t/year

Strongly below

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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.

£259k

1 Carleton Park Road

WF8 3PR

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1 Copper Beech Close

WF8 3NX

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1 Ash Tree Fold, Darrington

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£486k

1 Carleton Park Avenue

WF8 3RH

4 bed1 bath

£490k

1 Applewood Gardens, Darrington

WF8 3FG

4 bed2 bath

£354k

1 Ash Grove, Darrington

WF8 3AA

4 bed

£329k

1 Dale Court

WF8 3SF

4 bed2 bath

£314k

1 Carleton Green Close

WF8 3NN

4 bed2 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.

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Crime

4/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Darrington Hotel Manor Park Rise — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

Darrington Church of England Primary School. 6 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around WF8 3SL from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.9dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for WF8 3SL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

48.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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