What kind of home is 8 Apple Tree Close, WF8 4RH?

8 Apple Tree Close, WF8 4RH is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 8 Apple Tree Close, WF8 4RH?

8 Apple Tree Close, WF8 4RH last sold for £140,000 in November 2010, around 16 years ago. Before that, it sold for £68,000 in November 1998, so prices have been rising over 12 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 8 Apple Tree Close, WF8 4RH changed over time?

Across 2 sales between November 1998 and November 2010, 8 Apple Tree Close, WF8 4RH rose from £68,000 to £140,000, a change of £72,000. That works out to roughly +6.2% per year compounded over 12 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 8 Apple Tree Close, WF8 4RH?

The current EPC rating for 8 Apple Tree Close, WF8 4RH is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in January 2015. It has improved from a E recorded in March 2010 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 8 Apple Tree Close, WF8 4RH?

8 Apple Tree Close, WF8 4RH has a recorded floor area of 85 m² (915 sq ft), around 43 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 8 Apple Tree Close, WF8 4RH use?

The latest EPC at 8 Apple Tree Close, WF8 4RH records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 8 Apple Tree Close, WF8 4RH?

8 Apple Tree Close, WF8 4RH is in council tax band C.

Which area is 8 Apple Tree Close, WF8 4RH in?

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

How safe is the area around 8 Apple Tree Close, WF8 4RH?

Police records around 8 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.

What schools are near 8 Apple Tree Close, WF8 4RH?

The closest primary school to 8 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 8 Apple Tree Close, WF8 4RH?

The closest bus stop to 8 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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8 Apple Tree Close, Pontefract, WF8 4RH

Notable viewsExtendable

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

85 m²

915 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 8 Apple Tree Close

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

8 Apple Tree Close is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Pontefract (WF8 4RH). It has a recorded floor area of 85 m² (around 915 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (January 2015) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in March 2010 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Very Good, window efficiency went from Poor to Average and hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 84). The latest certificate is from January 2015, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Other recorded features include notable views. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.

It hasn't traded since November 2010, a hold of 16 years that's notably long for the area. On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. Across 1998–2010, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £210,000 sits 50% above the 2010 sale of £140,000.

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

Bedrooms2
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes
Notable viewsYes

Building

RefurbishedYes
Extension potentialPossible

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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.

8 Apple Tree Close ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 20 Jan 2025

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jan 2015

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Very Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2015from Mar 2010

EPC improved fromE42toC69

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

50%85%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Apple Tree Close, Pontefract, WF8 4RH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 1998.

Current estimate

£210,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.2% per year over 12 years.

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Last sold (2010)

£140,000

Growth on file: 6.2% per year over 12 years.

Sales timeline

5 November 2010Most recent
£140,000
+105.9%over 11 years
30 November 1998
£68,000

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.

Price per m² for 8 Apple Tree Close lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,647

Street avg £2,329

Strongly below

Floor Area

85 m²

Street avg 82 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.4 t/year

Street avg 3.6 t/year

On par

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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

Common questions

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