What type of property is 23 Apple Tree Close, WF8 4RH?

23 Apple Tree Close, WF8 4RH is a 3-bedroom detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What did 23 Apple Tree Close, WF8 4RH sell for?

23 Apple Tree Close, WF8 4RH last sold for £260,000 in June 2023, around 3 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 23 Apple Tree Close, WF8 4RH?

The current EPC rating for 23 Apple Tree Close, WF8 4RH is D with a score of 64 out of 100, lodged in June 2018. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 23 Apple Tree Close, WF8 4RH?

23 Apple Tree Close, WF8 4RH has a recorded floor area of 70 m² (753 sq ft), around 23 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 15% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in WF8 4RH. Source: EPC Register.

How is 23 Apple Tree Close, WF8 4RH heated?

The latest EPC at 23 Apple Tree Close, WF8 4RH records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 23 Apple Tree Close, WF8 4RH?

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

Where is 23 Apple Tree Close, WF8 4RH located?

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

What is crime like near 23 Apple Tree Close, WF8 4RH?

Police records around 23 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 23 Apple Tree Close, WF8 4RH?

The closest primary school to 23 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 is the nearest station to 23 Apple Tree Close, WF8 4RH?

The closest bus stop to 23 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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23 Apple Tree Close, Pontefract, WF8 4RH

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

70 m²

753 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 64

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 23 Apple Tree Close

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

23 Apple Tree Close is a three-bedroom detached house in Pontefract (WF8 4RH). It has a recorded floor area of 70 m² (around 753 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (June 2018) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 2-band jump. Other recorded features include a conservatory. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£345/sq ft) was about 116% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £260,000 in June 2023.

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
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes
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 Rating

D64

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.3 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 23 Apple Tree Close, Pontefract, WF8 4RH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

23 Apple Tree Close has no planning applications on record.

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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.

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

Current estimate

£277,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2023)

£260,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

11 June 2023Most recent
£260,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WF8 4RH: £235,000 (2023–2015).

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.

Price per m² for 23 Apple Tree Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,714

Street avg £2,157

Strongly above

Floor Area

70 m²

Street avg 83 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.3 t/year

Street avg 3.7 t/year

Above

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Comparables

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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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