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8 Valley Gardens, Darrington, Pontefract, WF8 3SL

Notable views
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
4
Floor area
142 m²
1528 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 72
Council tax
Band F
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 8 Valley Gardens

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

8 Valley Gardens is a four-bedroom detached house in Darrington, Pontefract, Pontefract (WF8 3SL). It has a recorded floor area of 142 m² (around 1528 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (July 2024) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in February 2014 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 81). Other recorded features include notable views. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Across 2001–2014, sale prices on this property compounded at 3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £450,000 sits 57.3% above the 2014 sale of £286,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£187/sq ft) was about 24.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. On the market in July 2014 and unlisted since — roughly 12 years.

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
  • Dining roomYes
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • Private gardenFront and rear
  • GarageDetached
  • Notable viewsYes
  • Cul-de-sacYes

Building

  • Previously extendedYes
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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.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jul 2024

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C72
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
4.2 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2024from Feb 2014
EPC improved fromD68toC72
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Low Energy Lighting
12%83%

More low energy lighting installed

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Late 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC C

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Valley Gardens, Darrington, Pontefract, WF8 3SL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 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.

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

Current estimate

£450,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.0% per year over 13 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2014)

£286,000

Growth on file: 3.0% per year over 13 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 30 July 2014Most recent

    £286,000

    +48.2%over 13 years

  2. 13 March 2001

    £192,995

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

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.

Price per m²

£2,014

Street avg £2,241

On par

Floor Area

142 m²

Street avg 137 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

8 rooms

Street avg 8 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

4.2 t/year

Street avg 4.4 t/year

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 8 Valley Gardens

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

Pick your report · every report is £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
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£464k

1 Ash Tree Fold, Darrington

WF8 3DN

4 bed2 bath
£486k

1 Carleton Park Avenue

WF8 3RH

4 bed1 bath
£490k

1 Applewood Gardens, Darrington

WF8 3FG

4 bed2 bath
£404k

1 Copper Beech Close

WF8 3NX

4 bed1 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
£250k

1 Church View

WF8 3SU

4 bed
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

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.

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

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
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 8 Valley Gardens, Darrington, Pontefract, WF8 3SL. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.