Property profile

Bridge CottageWentbridge

WF8 3JJ

Pontefract South

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Map showing Bridge Cottage, Wentbridge, Pontefract

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Estimated sale price

£275,000

Semi-Detached sold in Pontefract South

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 sold31 Jan 2003
£136,500Change since last sale: +£137,000 (+100%)
Annualised change
+3.0% per yearWakefield annualised change (semi-detached) since 2003: +4.7% per yearThis property's value grew slower than the market
Price per sq ftLocal median £220 per sq ft
£225 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: +£5 per sq ft (+2.1%)
Local sold pricesMedian for semi-detached in Pontefract South
£200,000Estimate vs local median: +£73,000 (+37%)
How this estimate is calculated

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Property facts

Property typeHouse / End-Terrace
TenureFreehold
Construction periodbefore 1900
Floor area113 m² / 1,216 sq ft
Rooms5 habitable / 5 heated
EPC ratingE
EPC inspection21 Oct 2023

Sales history

DatePriceChange
31 Jan 2003£136,500+95%
17 Apr 1998£70,000-

Local market

Property prices in Pontefract South

Median price: £225,000
Price per sq ft: £238
Sales (last 12 months): 115
Typical range (middle 50%): £180K – £333K

Based on 115 recent sales, the median property price is £225,000 (about £238 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
Detached43£356,000£282
Semi-Detached52£200,000£220
Terraced14£169,500£183
Flats6£118,750£186

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£301£190£229£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 3 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WF8 3JJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WF8 3JJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
06 Mar 2026Riverside Cottage, Old Great North Road, Pontefract, WF8 3JJSemi-DetachedFreehold£225,000
12 Aug 20252, Wentvale Court, Pontefract, WF8 3JRTerracedFreehold£300,000
16 Dec 20254, Red House, Pontefract, WF8 3JPFlatsLeasehold£242,500

Other properties at this postcode

AddressTenureFloor areaLast sale
Beech House, Wentbridge, Pontefract-197 m²-
Bridge House, Wentbridge, Pontefract-454 m²-
Gate House, Wentbridge, PontefractFreehold177 m²£440,000 (2019)
Highwood House, Wentbridge, PontefractFreehold442 m²£600,000 (2018)
Northwood, Wentbridge, Pontefract-751 m²-
Riverside Cottage, Wentbridge, PontefractFreehold71 m²£175,000 (2021)
Stable Cottage, Wentbridge, PontefractFreehold81 m²£190,000 (2008)
Stonehaven, Wentbridge, PontefractFreehold190 m²£505,000 (2017)
The Hawthorns, Wentbridge, Pontefract-234 m²-
The Old Post Office, Wentbridge, PontefractFreehold79 m²£205,000 (2008)

Area insights for WF8 3JJ

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Overview

Postcode WF8 3JJ is located in a rural village, within the Pontefract South area of Wakefield in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Ackworth & Darrington area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 73 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 35% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Ackworth & Darrington is £52,566 per year. The median sale price in Pontefract South is £225,000 (around £238 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £180,000 and £332,500. The nearest station is Pontefract Baghill, about 3.3 miles away.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
73
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Very low
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

5/10

Ackworth & Darrington has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,856 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 43% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Ackworth & Darrington has a high crime rate, with approximately 73 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 8.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Ackworth & Darrington is £52,566 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 46 ft away from WF8 3JJ.

Flood risk

Very low

Ackworth & Darrington near WF8 3JJ has very low 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 3.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
208
Population density
47.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
28.19(-36%)
Vehicle crime
24.98(+344%)
Burglary
5.12(0%)
Other theft
3.84(-42%)
Public order
3.84(-57%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
196
94.23%
Other White
5
2.4%
Irish
3
1.44%
Indian
1
0.48%
African
1
0.48%
Total population: 208

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
65
33.51%
Level 4+ (Degree)
38
19.59%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
25
12.89%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
12.37%
Level 3 (A level)
23
11.86%
Total 16+ residents: 194

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
75
65.22%
Private landlord or letting agency
24
20.87%
Owns with a mortgage
11
9.57%
Other forms of private rent
5
4.35%
Total households: 115

Schools

In the WF8 3JJ postcode area, located within Ackworth & Darrington, there are no schools in close proximity.

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby