What type of property is 8 West Avenue, WF9 1DL?

8 West Avenue, WF9 1DL is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 8 West Avenue, WF9 1DL?

8 West Avenue, WF9 1DL last sold for £115,000 in October 2015, around 11 years ago. Before that, it sold for £92,000 in April 2007, so prices have been rising over 8 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 8 West Avenue, WF9 1DL appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between April 2007 and October 2015, 8 West Avenue, WF9 1DL rose from £92,000 to £115,000, a change of £23,000. That works out to roughly +2.7% per year compounded over 8 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 8 West Avenue, WF9 1DL have?

The current EPC rating for 8 West Avenue, WF9 1DL is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in August 2015. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 West Avenue, WF9 1DL?

8 West Avenue, WF9 1DL has a recorded floor area of 87 m² (936 sq ft), around 29 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 38% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in WF9 1DL. Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 West Avenue, WF9 1DL heated?

The latest EPC at 8 West Avenue, WF9 1DL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 8 West Avenue, WF9 1DL?

8 West Avenue, WF9 1DL is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 8 West Avenue, WF9 1DL located?

8 West Avenue, WF9 1DL sits in Upton, Pontefract, Pontefract. It falls within the WF9 postcode district.

What is crime like near 8 West Avenue, WF9 1DL?

Police records around 8 West Avenue, WF9 1DL show an average of 4 reported crimes per month over the last 5 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 50% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 8 West Avenue, WF9 1DL?

The closest primary school to 8 West Avenue, WF9 1DL is Upton Primary School (1.3km), one of 7 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Minsthorpe Community College (1.4km).

What is the nearest station to 8 West Avenue, WF9 1DL?

The closest bus stop to 8 West Avenue, WF9 1DL is Common Lane Thistle Dr, 100m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8 West Avenue, Upton, Pontefract, WF9 1DL

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

87 m²

936 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 8 West Avenue

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

8 West Avenue is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Upton, Pontefract, Pontefract (WF9 1DL). It has a recorded floor area of 87 m² (around 936 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (August 2015) shows a C (score 70). The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86). The latest certificate is from August 2015, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

At 87 m² the property is well over the postcode median (63 m² across 11 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Last sold in October 2015, so it's been off the market for around 11 years. Across 2007–2015, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £163,000 is 41.7% above the 2015 sale price.

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
ParkingYes

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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.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 02 Aug 2025

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 West Avenue, Upton, Pontefract, WF9 1DL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 West Avenue has no planning applications on record.

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Price

Sales history & valuation

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

8 West Avenue valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£163,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.7% per year over 8 years.

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Last sold (2015)

£115,000

Growth on file: 2.7% per year over 8 years.

Sales timeline

4 October 2015Most recent
£115,000
+25.0%over 8 years
11 April 2007
£92,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WF9 1DL: £115,000 (2025–2006).

Nearby sales in WF9 1DL

On the street

Versus other West Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 11 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On floor area, 8 West Avenue stands well clear of the street.

EPC Rating

70 (C)

Street avg 66 (D)

Above

Floor Area

87 m²

Street avg 67 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.2 t/year

Street avg 3.0 t/year

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

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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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Crime

4/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Common Lane Thistle Dr — bus stop.

Closest school

1.3 km

Upton Primary School. 8 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around WF9 1DL from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WF9 1DL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.0dB

Low

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FAQ

Common questions

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