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Energy Performance Certificate

Wentwood Fold, Hardwick Road

WF8 3DL

PONTEFRACT

Current

B

85

Potential

A

101

At a Glance

About This Property

This detached bungalow is located in PONTEFRACT, WF8 3DL. The property offers 201m² (2164 sq ft) of generously-sized living space. With an EPC rating of B (85/100), this property is highly energy efficient, placing it in the top tier of UK homes. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a A rating (101/100). This property benefits from a air source heat pump system, which can deliver 3-4 units of heat for every unit of electricity used. Heat pumps are eligible for the £7,500 Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant, making them increasingly popular for UK homes seeking to reduce carbon emissions. Double glazing is installed throughout the property, providing good thermal and acoustic insulation. Estimated annual energy costs are £940, comprising £666 for heating, £160 for hot water, and £114 for lighting. The property produces 2.5 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home.

How Does Wentwood Fold Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 85/100, this PONTEFRACT property is excellent, ranking in the top 15% nationally. Annual energy costs of £940 are approximately £860 below the UK average of £1800, representing significant savings. At 201m², this property is significantly larger than the average UK home (87m²). At 2.5 tonnes of CO2 per year, emissions are below the UK average of 4.5 tonnes.

Data source: Comparisons based on UK national statistics from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.This property is located in the WF8 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property85
Average60
+42% better
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vs PONTEFRACT

This property85
Average63
+35% better
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vs WF8

This property85
Average63
+35% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 85/100, this property is excellent and performs better than approximately 85% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 15% nationally

Energy Costs: £240/year more than the PONTEFRACT average

Energy Efficiency Rating

📊 Official EPC Register Data
A92-100
Potential
B81-91
Current
C69-80
D55-68
E39-54
F21-38
G1-20

Current Rating

B(85 points)

Potential Rating

A(101 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 24 Jan 2022

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Property Information

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Full Address

Wentwood Fold

Hardwick Road

East Hardwick

WF8 3DL

PONTEFRACT

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Property Type

Bungalow

Detached

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Construction Age

2020

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Floor Area

201.0

NaN total rooms

NaN heated

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Tenure

Not defined - use in the case of a new dwelling for which the intended tenure in not known. It is not to be used for an existing dwelling

Efficiency Score

85 / 100

Potential: 101

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CO₂ Emissions

2.5 tonnes/year

12 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

74 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

24 Jan 2022

new dwelling

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About PONTEFRACT

PONTEFRACT is situated in West Yorkshire, Yorkshire. Properties in PONTEFRACT have an average EPC rating of D (score 63/100). This property performs better than most homes in the area. The WF8 postcode district contains over 14500 registered properties.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Air source heat pump, underfloor, electric

£666.0/yr

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Hot Water

£160.0/yr

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Lighting

100.0% low energy

£114.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Average thermal transmittance 0.40 W/m-¦K

Good
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Roof

Average thermal transmittance 0.15 W/m-¦K

Good
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Windows

Fully double glazed

Good
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Floor

Average thermal transmittance 0.13 W/m-¦K

Very Good
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Heating System

Air source heat pump, underfloor, electric

Very Good

Main Fuel

Electricity: electricity, unspecified tariff

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Lighting

Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets

Very Good

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Carleton High School

Secondary
📍0.5 miles awayWF8 3NW

Last inspected: Jul 2019

Good

Carleton Park Junior and Infant School

Primary
📍0.7 miles awayWF8 3PT

Last inspected: Jul 2019

Good

The Rookeries Carleton Junior and Infant School

Primary
📍0.8 miles awayWF8 3NP

Last inspected: Jan 2023

Good

Larks Hill Junior and Infant School

Primary
📍0.9 miles awayWF8 4RJ

Last inspected: Jun 2019

Good

The King's School

Secondary
📍1.1 miles awayWF8 4JF

Last inspected: Oct 2022

Good

The Featherstone Academy

Secondary
📍1.4 miles awayWF7 5AJ

Last inspected: Mar 2022

Good

De Lacy Primary School

Primary
📍1.4 miles awayWF8 2TG

Last inspected: Jan 2020

⚠️Requires improvement

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Primary
📍1.4 miles awayWF8 4AA
?Not yet rated

About school ratings: Ofsted ratings range from Outstanding to Inadequate. These ratings are based on inspections of teaching quality, leadership, pupil behavior, and safety. Note that school catchment areas vary - check with the school or local council for admission details.

Data source: School information from Get Information About Schools (GIAS). Distances are approximate. Always verify school catchment areas directly with the school or local education authority.

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Broadband & Connectivity

📡Standard Broadband

Average download speed: 15 Mbps

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Download Speed

Minimum:10 Mbps
Average:15 Mbps
Maximum:67 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:5 Mbps
Average:2 Mbps
Maximum:50 Mbps

Available Providers

BTSkyTalkTalkPlusnet

What do these speeds mean? 10-30 Mbps: Good for browsing and streaming. 30-100 Mbps: Great for multiple users and HD streaming. 100-300 Mbps: Excellent for 4K streaming and gaming. 300+ Mbps: Perfect for large households and heavy internet use.

Data source: Broadband speeds are from Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 report (July 2025 release). Data shows typical speeds available in this postcode area. Actual speeds at this specific property may vary depending on line quality, distance from exchange, and chosen provider. Always verify availability with providers before committing.

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Area Safety

Low Crime30 incidents/month

The surrounding area (1-mile radius) has low crime compared to national averages

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
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violent crime

15 incidents (50%)

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Criminal damage

4 incidents (13%)

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Anti-social behaviour

3 incidents (10%)

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Burglary

3 incidents (10%)

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Drugs

1 incidents (3%)

About this data: Crime statistics show incidents reported during April 2026 within a 1-mile radius. Data from Police.uk, updated monthly.

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About this EPC: Energy Performance Certificates are valid for 10 years and are required when a property is built, sold, or rented. Learn more about EPCs or book an EPC assessment.

Cost estimates are approximate and actual savings may vary. Find local tradesmen to get accurate quotes for improvements.

Data Sources: This report contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Data from: UK Energy Performance Certificate Register, HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, and Police.uk crime statistics.

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