What type of property is 2 Argyll Avenue, WF8 4AT?

2 Argyll Avenue, WF8 4AT is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 2 Argyll Avenue, WF8 4AT last change hands?

2 Argyll Avenue, WF8 4AT last sold for £49,950 in April 1997, around 29 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 2 Argyll Avenue, WF8 4AT have?

The current EPC rating for 2 Argyll Avenue, WF8 4AT is E with a score of 50 out of 100, lodged in April 2019. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 2 Argyll Avenue, WF8 4AT?

2 Argyll Avenue, WF8 4AT has a recorded floor area of 81 m² (872 sq ft), around 27 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 8% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in WF8 4AT. Source: EPC Register.

How is 2 Argyll Avenue, WF8 4AT heated?

The latest EPC at 2 Argyll Avenue, WF8 4AT records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 2 Argyll Avenue, WF8 4AT?

2 Argyll Avenue, WF8 4AT is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 2 Argyll Avenue, WF8 4AT located?

2 Argyll Avenue, WF8 4AT sits in Pontefract. It falls within the WF8 postcode district.

What is crime like near 2 Argyll Avenue, WF8 4AT?

Police records around 2 Argyll Avenue, WF8 4AT 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.

Which schools serve 2 Argyll Avenue, WF8 4AT?

The closest primary school to 2 Argyll Avenue, WF8 4AT is Halfpenny Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School (205m), one of 14 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The King's School (553m), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 2 Argyll Avenue, WF8 4AT?

The closest bus stop to 2 Argyll Avenue, WF8 4AT is Halfpenny Lane Park Place, 108m away. The nearest rail option is Pontefract Tanshelf Rail Station, 613m away.

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2 Argyll Avenue, Pontefract, WF8 4AT

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

81 m²

872 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 50

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 2 Argyll Avenue

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

2 Argyll Avenue is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Pontefract (WF8 4AT). It has a recorded floor area of 81 m² (around 872 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (April 2019) shows an E (score 50), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 74), a 2-band jump.

Untraded for 29 years, with the last transfer in April 1997. Only one transfer is on record with HM Land Registry, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands for a long time. Today's modelled estimate of £185,000 sits 270.4% above the 1997 sale of £49,950. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£57/sq ft) was about 54.6% below the postcode norm.

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

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenFront and rear
GarageYes

Building

RefurbishedYes

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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 Rating

E50

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.7 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Argyll Avenue, Pontefract, WF8 4AT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Argyll Avenue has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

1 notable application nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Latest sale on 2 Argyll Avenue was the lowest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£185,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (1997)

£49,950

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

16 April 1997Most recent
£49,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in WF8 4AT: £161,500 (2020–2014).

Nearby sales in WF8 4AT

On the street

Versus other Argyll Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 6 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 2 Argyll Avenue runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£617

Street avg £1,598

Strongly below

Floor Area

81 m²

Street avg 92 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

5.7 t/year

Street avg 4.4 t/year

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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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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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Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

4/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Halfpenny Lane Park Place — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Halfpenny Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School. 19 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around WF8 4AT from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WF8 4AT

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.7dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

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