Property profile

7 Saxon Close Upton

WF9 1LU

Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton

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Map showing 7, Saxon Close, Upton, Pontefract

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Estimated sale price

£170,000

Semi-Detached sold in Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton

The box shows the middle 50% of semi-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 sold06 Dec 2004
£114,995Change since last sale: +£57,000 (+49%)
Annualised change
+1.8% per yearWakefield annualised change (semi-detached) since 2004: +2.8% per yearThis property's value grew slower than the market
Price per sq ftLocal median £215 per sq ft
£301 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: +£85 per sq ft (+40%)
Local sold pricesMedian for semi-detached in Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton
£215,000Estimate vs local median: −£43,000 (−20%)
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 typeBungalow / Semi-Detached
TenureFreehold
Construction period1991-1995
Floor area53 m² / 570 sq ft
Rooms3 habitable / 3 heated
EPC ratingD
EPC inspection27 Jul 2013

Sales history

DatePriceChange
06 Dec 2004£114,995+115%
07 Aug 2002£53,500-

Local market

Property prices in Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton

Median price: £217,500
Price per sq ft: £229
Sales (last 12 months): 210
Typical range (middle 50%): £165K – £274K

Based on 210 recent sales, the median property price is £217,500 (about £229 per square foot) in Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £2,000,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached53£330,000£292
Semi-Detached94£215,000£215
Terraced60£166,000£207
Flats3£135,000£216

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£208,998£79,500£145,000£106,750
2017£240,000£86,750£162,500£113,995
2018£214,995£93,750£155,000£120,000
2019£195,000£85,000£142,000£124,000
2020£309,500£75,000£175,000£130,000
2021£300,000£230,000£185,000£160,000
2022£300,000£120,000£199,500£132,000
2023£325,000£130,000£180,000£137,000
2024£302,500£105,500£200,000£162,500
2025£330,000£146,250£201,000£165,000
2026£335,750£109,500£207,500£166,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£172£125£149£121
2017£193£139£156£144
2018£188£103£161£142
2019£194£139£163£150
2020£201£101£168£153
2021£226£190£182£177
2022£263£188£200£164
2023£277£153£209£171
2024£264£178£209£188
2025£291£136£214£201
2026£281£234£209£227
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WF9 1LU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WF9 1LU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
26 Sept 20255, Saxon Close, Pontefract, WF9 1LUSemi-DetachedFreehold£167,500
14 Aug 202595, Tom Wood Ash Lane, Pontefract, WF9 1LHTerracedFreehold£120,000
21 May 202612, Bell Street, Pontefract, WF9 1LBTerracedFreehold£90,000
03 Oct 202518, Bell Street, Pontefract, WF9 1LBTerracedFreehold£138,000
08 Apr 20264, School Street, Pontefract, WF9 1HATerracedFreehold£142,500

Other properties at this postcode

AddressTenureFloor areaLast sale
2, Saxon Close, Upton, PontefractFreehold59 m²£83,000 (2011)
3, Saxon Close, Upton, PontefractFreehold51 m²£115,000 (2018)
4, Saxon Close, Upton, PontefractFreehold49 m²£140,000 (2021)
5 Saxon Close, Upton, PontefractFreehold52 m²£167,500 (2025)
6, Saxon Close, Upton, Pontefract-50 m²-
9, Saxon Close, Upton, PontefractFreehold51 m²£117,000 (2019)
10, Saxon Close, Upton, Pontefract-81 m²-

Area insights for WF9 1LU

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Overview

Postcode WF9 1LU is located in a rural town, within the Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton area of Wakefield in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Upton area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 67.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 41% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Upton is £45,454 per year. The median sale price in Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton is £217,500 (around £229 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £165,000 and £273,750. The nearest station is South Elmsall, about 1.8 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
67
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
1.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

Upton has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,692 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 17% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Upton has a high crime rate, with approximately 67.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.7%

Approximately 1.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 13.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Upton is £45,454 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WF9 1LU.

Flood risk

No risk

Upton near WF9 1LU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is South Elmsall located about 1.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
245
Population density
4,218.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
40.25(-9%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.18(-36%)
Shoplifting
7.06(-19%)
Public order
6.36(-28%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.94(-43%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
231
95.06%
White and Asian (mixed)
2
0.82%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
2
0.82%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
2
0.82%
Other White
2
0.82%
Total population: 243

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
74
35.24%
Level 4+ (Degree)
37
17.62%
Level 3 (A level)
28
13.33%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
25
11.9%
Apprenticeship
20
9.52%
Total 16+ residents: 210

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
66
55.93%
Owns with a mortgage
34
28.81%
Private landlord or letting agency
11
9.32%
Other forms of private rent
5
4.24%
Social rents from council
2
1.69%
Total households: 118

Schools

In the WF9 1LU postcode area, located within Upton, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

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Nearby schools for WF9 1LU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.6 miPrimaryUpton Primary SchoolCommunity school
Good

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WF9 1LU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WF9 1LU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miMorrisons DailyTom Wood Ash Lane, Upton, Pontefract, WF9 1HBWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.2 miMetro Express2 Tom Wood Ash Lane, Upton, Pontefract, WF9 1HDWalking directions to Metro Express
0.3 miUpton Mini Mart12 Main Street, Upton, Pontefract, WF9 1EHWalking directions to Upton Mini Mart
0.5 miHarewood StoresWrangbrook Road, Upton, Pontefract, WF9 1JUWalking directions to Harewood Stores