What type of property is 1 Apple Tree Close, WF8 4RH?

1 Apple Tree Close, WF8 4RH is a 3-bedroom detached house.

When did 1 Apple Tree Close, WF8 4RH last change hands?

1 Apple Tree Close, WF8 4RH last sold for £170,000 in December 2012, around 13 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 1 Apple Tree Close, WF8 4RH?

The current EPC rating for 1 Apple Tree Close, WF8 4RH is D with a score of 56 out of 100, lodged in August 2012. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 Apple Tree Close, WF8 4RH?

1 Apple Tree Close, WF8 4RH has a recorded floor area of 83 m² (893 sq ft), around 28 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 Apple Tree Close, WF8 4RH heated?

The latest EPC at 1 Apple Tree Close, WF8 4RH records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 1 Apple Tree Close, WF8 4RH?

1 Apple Tree Close, WF8 4RH is in council tax band D.

Where is 1 Apple Tree Close, WF8 4RH located?

1 Apple Tree Close, WF8 4RH sits in Pontefract. It falls within the WF8 postcode district.

What is crime like near 1 Apple Tree Close, WF8 4RH?

Police records around 1 Apple Tree Close, WF8 4RH 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 1 Apple Tree Close, WF8 4RH?

The closest primary school to 1 Apple Tree Close, WF8 4RH is Larks Hill Junior and Infant School (110m), one of 14 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The King's School (515m), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 1 Apple Tree Close, WF8 4RH?

The closest bus stop to 1 Apple Tree Close, WF8 4RH is Pinetree Avenue, 120m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Apple Tree Close, Pontefract, WF8 4RH

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

83 m²

893 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 56

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 1 Apple Tree Close

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

1 Apple Tree Close is a three-bedroom detached house in Pontefract (WF8 4RH). It has a recorded floor area of 83 m² (around 893 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (August 2012) shows a D (score 56), a step below the typical UK home. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 82), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from August 2012, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Today's modelled estimate of £252,000 is 48.2% above the 2012 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£190/sq ft) was about 19.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. On the market in December 2012 and unlisted since — roughly 13 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

Bedrooms3
EnsuiteYes

Outside

GarageYes

Building

Central heatingYes

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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 Aug 2022

EPC Rating

D56

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Apple Tree Close, Pontefract, WF8 4RH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Apple Tree Close 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.

1 Apple Tree Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£252,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2012)

£170,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

19 December 2012Most recent
£170,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WF8 4RH: £260,000 (2023–2018).

Nearby sales in WF8 4RH

On the street

Versus other Apple Tree Close homes

Four headline reads against 13 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 1 Apple Tree Close lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,048

Street avg £2,296

On par

Floor Area

83 m²

Street avg 82 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

4.4 t/year

Street avg 3.6 t/year

Strongly below

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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.

Full Pontefract report

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

4/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Pinetree Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Larks Hill Junior and Infant School. 18 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 4RH from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WF8 4RH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

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