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

3 Valley Gardens, WF8 3SL is a 4-bedroom detached house, which has been extended.

What did 3 Valley Gardens, WF8 3SL sell for?

3 Valley Gardens, WF8 3SL last sold for £445,000 in July 2024, around 2 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £199,995 in April 2001. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 3 Valley Gardens, WF8 3SL?

Across 3 sales between April 2001 and July 2024, 3 Valley Gardens, WF8 3SL rose from £199,995 to £445,000, a change of £245,005. That works out to roughly +3.5% per year compounded over 23 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 3 Valley Gardens, WF8 3SL have?

The current EPC rating for 3 Valley Gardens, WF8 3SL is C with a score of 74 out of 100, lodged in March 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 3 Valley Gardens, WF8 3SL?

3 Valley Gardens, WF8 3SL has a recorded floor area of 149 m² (1,604 sq ft), around 37 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

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

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

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

3 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 3 Valley Gardens, WF8 3SL in?

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

How safe is the area around 3 Valley Gardens, WF8 3SL?

Police records around 3 Valley Gardens, WF8 3SL 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.

What schools are near 3 Valley Gardens, WF8 3SL?

The closest primary school to 3 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).

What transport links are near 3 Valley Gardens, WF8 3SL?

The closest bus stop to 3 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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3 Valley Gardens, Darrington, Pontefract, WF8 3SL

3 sales on record

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

149 m²

1604 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 74

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 3 Valley Gardens

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

3 Valley Gardens is a four-bedroom detached house in Darrington, Pontefract, Pontefract (WF8 3SL). It has a recorded floor area of 149 m² (around 1604 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (March 2024) shows a C (score 74). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since June 2011. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 83). Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history.

Across 2001–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.5% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£277/sq ft) was about 84% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold July 2024 for £445,000.

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
Bathrooms3
Open-plan layoutYes
Dining roomYes
Utility roomYes
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes
StudyYes

Outside

Private gardenWrap around
GarageDouble

Building

Previously extendedYes

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Mar 2024

EPC Rating

C74

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 11 March 2034

7 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2024from Jun 2011

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

33%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

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

3 Valley Gardens 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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 2001.

Current estimate

£480,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.5% per year over 23 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£445,000

Growth on file: 3.5% per year over 23 years.

Sales timeline

11 July 2024Most recent
£445,000
+78.0%over 11 years
1 May 2013
£250,000
+25.0%over 12 years
19 April 2001
£199,995

Median price across the last 5 sales in WF8 3SL: £340,000 (2026–2017).

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.

EPC Rating for 3 Valley Gardens runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,987

Street avg £2,335

Above

Floor Area

149 m²

Street avg 136 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

8 rooms

Street avg 8 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

4.3 t/year

Street avg 4.4 t/year

On par

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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.

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4 bed

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1 Dale Court

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4 bed2 bath

£285k

1 Carleton Green Close

WF8 3NN

4 bed2 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

0.2 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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