Property profile

96 Ackworth Road

WF8 4NQ

Pontefract South

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Map showing 96 Ackworth Road, Pontefract

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Estimated sale price

£355,000

Detached sold in Pontefract South

The box shows the middle 50% of detached sale prices, the whiskers show the 5th to 95th percentile, and the marker shows this property's estimated price.

Half of similar homes sold within the box; most sold within the wider line.

An indicative model estimate, not a survey or formal valuation.

This property vs market

Last sold21 Mar 2019
£184,000Change since last sale: +£169,000 (+92%)
Annualised change
+9.1% per yearWakefield annualised change (detached) since 2019: +4.4% per yearThis property's value grew faster than the market
Price per sq ftLocal median £287 per sq ft
£328 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: +£41 per sq ft (+14%)
Local sold pricesMedian for detached in Pontefract South
£355,500Estimate vs local median: −£2,000 (−0.7%)
How this estimate is calculated

Area360's automated valuation uses available property details, recorded sales and local market data to estimate a sale price. This automated estimate is a guide, not a survey, mortgage valuation or formal valuation. See the valuation methodology and limitations.

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Property facts

Property typeHouse / Detached
TenureFreehold
Construction period1967-1975
Floor area100 m² / 1,076 sq ft
Rooms5 habitable / 5 heated
EPC ratingC
EPC inspection02 Jul 2026

Sales history

DatePriceChange
21 Mar 2019£184,000-

Local market

Property prices in Pontefract South

Median price: £227,250
Price per sq ft: £250
Sales (last 12 months): 128
Typical range (middle 50%): £185K – £336K

Based on 128 recent sales, the median property price is £227,250 (about £250 per square foot) in Pontefract South area, with individual transactions ranging from £53,000 up to £733,500.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Pontefract South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached50£355,500£287
Semi-Detached56£201,250£221
Terraced15£170,000£183
Flats7£122,500£190

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Pontefract South

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Pontefract South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£253,498£82,250£135,000£112,500
2017£271,850£110,000£129,500£116,500
2018£259,998£105,000£126,000£118,000
2019£258,500£100,500£140,000£125,000
2020£265,500£67,000£145,500£112,500
2021£305,000£120,500£167,000£132,000
2022£350,000£116,000£176,500£147,050
2023£350,000£125,000£180,000£142,750
2024£340,000£132,500£205,000£163,250
2025£350,000£122,500£200,000£177,000
2026£360,000£122,500£200,000£169,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Pontefract South.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Pontefract South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£208£112£140£101
2017£205£149£143£120
2018£202£118£145£124
2019£215£157£159£131
2020£226£94£180£128
2021£240£166£181£140
2022£266£186£195£163
2023£285£180£197£160
2024£288£152£222£177
2025£281£190£215£177
2026£304£190£232£183
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Pontefract South.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Pontefract South in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 43 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WF8 4NQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WF8 4NQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
19 Dec 202588, Ackworth Road, Pontefract, WF8 4NQSemi-DetachedFreehold£280,000
05 Nov 202510, Tudor Close, Pontefract, WF8 4NJTerracedLeasehold£122,000
15 Aug 202518, Tudor Close, Pontefract, WF8 4NJDetachedFreehold£325,000
08 Dec 202562, Maple Avenue, Pontefract, WF8 3QNDetachedFreehold£400,000
26 Jun 202631, Poppy Fields Avenue, Pontefract, WF8 4FNDetachedFreehold£370,000

Other properties at this postcode

AddressTenureFloor areaLast sale
78 Ackworth Road, Pontefract, PontefractFreehold202 m²£375,000 (2021)
82 Ackworth Road, PontefractFreehold97 m²£335,000 (2025)
83, Ackworth Road, Pontefract-104 m²-
84 Ackworth Road, Pontefract-92 m²-
87, Ackworth Road, PontefractFreehold138 m²£330,000 (2024)
88 Ackworth Road, PontefractFreehold146 m²£280,000 (2025)
90, Ackworth Road, PontefractFreehold128 m²£212,000 (2017)
92, Ackworth Road, PontefractFreehold80 m²£215,000 (2020)
98, Ackworth Road, PontefractFreehold94 m²£210,000 (2019)
99, Ackworth Road, PontefractFreehold120 m²£360,000 (2019)

Area insights for WF8 4NQ

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Overview

Postcode WF8 4NQ is located in an urban city, within the Pontefract South area of Wakefield in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Pontefract South West area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 51.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 54% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Pontefract South West is £53,208 per year. The median sale price in Pontefract South is £227,250 (around £250 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £185,000 and £336,250. The nearest station is Pontefract Baghill, about 1.1 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
52
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
3.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

5/10

Pontefract South West has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,230 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 38% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Pontefract South West has an average crime rate, with approximately 51.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3.8%

Approximately 3.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 10.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Pontefract South West is £53,208 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 83 ft away from WF8 4NQ.

Flood risk

No risk

Pontefract South West near WF8 4NQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Pontefract Baghill located about 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
289
Population density
2,765.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
30.39(-31%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.79(+24%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.93(-31%)
Public order
5.19(-41%)
Other theft
4.45(-33%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
270
93.43%
Other White
10
3.46%
Irish
4
1.38%
Other
3
1.04%
White and Asian (mixed)
1
0.35%
Total population: 289

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
101
40.56%
Level 3 (A level)
40
16.06%
No qualifications
29
11.65%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
25
10.04%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
9.64%
Total 16+ residents: 249

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
72
54.14%
Owns with a mortgage
46
34.59%
Private landlord or letting agency
8
6.02%
Social rents from council
4
3.01%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.5%
Total households: 133

Schools

In the WF8 4NQ postcode area, located within Pontefract South West, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WF8 4NQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryCarleton Park Junior and Infant SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.4 miPrimaryLarks Hill Junior and Infant SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.5 miSecondaryThe King's SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WF8 4NQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WF8 4NQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miShop'N DriveAckworth Road, Pontefract, WF8 3QHWalking directions to Shop'N Drive