Property profile

6 Orchard View

WF8 3AZ

Pontefract South

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Map showing 6, Orchard View, Pontefract

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Estimated sale price

£150,000

Terraced sold in Pontefract South

The box shows the middle 50% of terraced 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 sold20 Dec 2001
£53,000Change since last sale: +£97,000 (+182%)
Annualised change
+4.3% per yearWakefield annualised change (terraced) since 2001: +5.6% per yearThis property's value grew slower than the market
Price per sq ftLocal median £183 per sq ft
£228 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: +£45 per sq ft (+25%)
Local sold pricesMedian for terraced in Pontefract South
£170,000Estimate vs local median: −£20,000 (−12%)
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 / Mid-Terrace
TenureFreehold
Construction periodbefore 1900
Floor area61 m² / 657 sq ft
Rooms3 habitable / 3 heated
EPC ratingC
EPC inspection16 Jan 2023

Sales history

DatePriceChange
20 Dec 2001£53,000-

Local market

Property prices in Pontefract South

Median price£228,000
Price per sq ft£241
Sales (last 12 months)131
Typical range (middle 50%)£185K – £338K

Based on 131 recent sales, the median property price is £228,000 (about £241 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-Detached59£202,500£220
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 20 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WF8 3AZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WF8 3AZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
01 Aug 20252, Orchard View, Pontefract, WF8 3AZDetachedFreehold£607,500
13 Mar 2026Bryn Siriol, Estcourt Road, Pontefract, WF8 3AJSemi-DetachedFreehold£305,000
01 Aug 20252, Orchard Lane, Pontefract, WF8 3AJSemi-DetachedFreehold£247,500
20 Jan 202615, Applewood Gardens, Pontefract, WF8 3FGDetachedFreehold£595,000
04 Nov 20259, Applewood Gardens, Pontefract, WF8 3FGDetachedFreehold£562,500

Other properties at this postcode

AddressTenureFloor areaLast sale
2 Orchard View, Darrington, PontefractFreehold178 m²£607,500 (2025)
4, Orchard View, Darrington, PontefractFreehold79 m²£87,000 (2020)
8, Orchard View, Darrington, Pontefract-92 m²-
9, Orchard View, Darrington, Pontefract-97 m²-

Area insights for WF8 3AZ

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Overview

Postcode WF8 3AZ is located in a rural village, within the Pontefract South ward 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 nearest station is Pontefract Baghill, about 1.8 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
73
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
2.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
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

2.1%

Approximately 2.1% 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 114 ft away from WF8 3AZ.

Flood risk

No risk

Ackworth & Darrington near WF8 3AZ 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 1.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
329
Population density
1,340.1 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
310
93.66%
Indian
10
3.02%
Other White
6
1.81%
Other Asian
1
0.3%
Caribbean
1
0.3%
Total population: 331

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
113
40.36%
Level 3 (A level)
45
16.07%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
34
12.14%
No qualifications
32
11.43%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
29
10.36%
Total 16+ residents: 280

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
71
50.71%
Owns with a mortgage
48
34.29%
Private landlord or letting agency
16
11.43%
Social rents from council
3
2.14%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.43%
Total households: 140

Schools

In the WF8 3AZ postcode area, located within Ackworth & Darrington, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WF8 3AZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryDarrington Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WF8 3AZ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WF8 3AZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miDarrington Village StoresEstcourt Road, Darrington, Pontefract, WF8 3APWalking directions to Darrington Village Stores