Property profile

68Baghill Lane

WF8 2HB

Pontefract North

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Map showing 68, Baghill Lane, Pontefract

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Estimated sale price

£145,000

Terraced sold in Pontefract North

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 sold09 Jan 2007
£95,000Change since last sale: +£50,000 (+53%)
Annualised change
+2.2% per yearWakefield annualised change (terraced) since 2007: +2.3% per yearThis property's value is moving in line with the market
Price per sq ftLocal median £178 per sq ft
£148 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: −£30 per sq ft (−17%)
Local sold pricesMedian for terraced in Pontefract North
£140,000Estimate vs local median: +£5,000 (+3.9%)
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 / Semi-Detached
TenureFreehold
Construction period1930-1949
Floor area91 m² / 980 sq ft
Rooms5 habitable / 5 heated
Floor levelNODATA!
EPC ratingD
EPC inspection30 Oct 2012

Sales history

DatePriceChange
09 Jan 2007£95,000-

Local market

Property prices in Pontefract North

Median price£201,500
Price per sq ft£233
Sales (last 12 months)262
Typical range (middle 50%)£144K – £275K

Based on 262 recent sales, the median property price is £201,500 (about £233 per square foot) in Pontefract North area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £505,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Pontefract North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached77£325,000£276
Semi-Detached113£195,000£232
Terraced50£140,000£178
Flats22£91,500£142

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Pontefract North

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Pontefract North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£244,995£79,995£143,250£117,500
2017£230,000£75,500£140,000£112,000
2018£227,725£76,000£140,000£133,998
2019£249,950£75,500£159,950£136,995
2020£251,250£78,750£164,950£137,250
2021£275,475£82,000£183,500£149,000
2022£289,000£89,000£185,000£151,500
2023£296,500£90,000£183,000£155,000
2024£284,498£87,000£193,000£171,000
2025£318,000£91,500£200,000£145,000
2026£325,000£83,750£207,500£138,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Pontefract North.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Pontefract North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£207£141£166£149
2017£208£124£170£139
2018£210£128£174£174
2019£215£116£192£175
2020£219£129£196£180
2021£232£132£200£188
2022£240£140£206£186
2023£245£146£206£189
2024£261£142£224£208
2025£280£145£231£177
2026£268£134£230£178
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Pontefract North.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 47 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WF8 2HB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WF8 2HB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
15 May 2025160, Willow Park, Pontefract, WF8 2SUSemi-DetachedFreehold£155,000
13 Aug 202570, Eastfield Drive, Pontefract, WF8 2EZSemi-DetachedFreehold£182,000
04 Aug 202550, Eastfield Drive, Pontefract, WF8 2EZSemi-DetachedFreehold£205,000
30 Jan 202642, Rosa Court, Pontefract, WF8 2NLSemi-DetachedLeasehold£60,000
29 Sept 202537, Rosa Court, Pontefract, WF8 2NLTerracedLeasehold£48,750

Other properties at this postcode

AddressTenureFloor areaLast sale
54 Baghill Lane, PontefractFreehold93 m²£160,000 (2023)
54A Baghill Lane, Pontefract-73 m²-
62, Baghill Lane, PontefractFreehold83 m²£124,950 (2004)
66 Baghill Lane, PontefractFreehold90 m²£165,000 (2025)
72 Baghill Lane, PontefractFreehold140 m²£123,500 (2006)

Area insights for WF8 2HB

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Overview

Postcode WF8 2HB is located in an urban city, within the Pontefract North ward of Wakefield in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Pontefract North East area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 91.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 19% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Pontefract North East is £49,488 per year. The nearest station is Pontefract Baghill, about 0.3 miles away. There are 8 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Harewood Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
92
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
25.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

6/10

Pontefract North East has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,219 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 49% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Pontefract North East has a high crime rate, with approximately 91.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

25.6%

Approximately 25.6% 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

7/10

The average income per household in Pontefract North East is £49,488 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 100 ft away from WF8 2HB.

Flood risk

No risk

Pontefract North East near WF8 2HB 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 0.3 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WF8 2HB
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Pontefract Baghill

N/A

Walking directions to Pontefract Baghill
0.6 mi

Pontefract Monkhill

N/A

Walking directions to Pontefract Monkhill
1 mi

Pontefract Tanshelf

N/A

Walking directions to Pontefract Tanshelf

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WF8 2HB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miHarewood ParkLargeWalking directions to Harewood Park
0.4 miPease ParkMediumWalking directions to Pease Park
0.5 miSt John's PrioryMediumWalking directions to St John's Priory

Area Profile

Population
344
Population density
7,908 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
60.61(+37%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.87(-45%)
Public order
7.08(-20%)
Other theft
6.3(-5%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.51(-36%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
315
91.57%
African
5
1.45%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
5
1.45%
Bangladeshi
4
1.16%
White and Black African (mixed)
4
1.16%
Total population: 344

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
105
39.03%
Level 4+ (Degree)
52
19.33%
Level 3 (A level)
36
13.38%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
30
11.15%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
25
9.29%
Total 16+ residents: 269

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
40
33.06%
Owns with a mortgage
25
20.66%
Other social rented
25
20.66%
Shared ownership
19
15.7%
Social rents from council
6
4.96%
Total households: 121

Schools

In the WF8 2HB postcode area, located within Pontefract North East, there are 8 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WF8 2HB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNurseryHarewood Centre Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryCherry Tree AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Requires improvement

0.2 miPrimaryHoly Family and St Michael's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF8 2HB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WF8 2HB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miSpar84 Baghill Lane, Pontefract, WF8 2HBWalking directions to Spar
0.2 miWright News124 Baghill Lane, Pontefract, WF8 2HDWalking directions to Wright News
0.3 miAldiSouth Baileygate, Pontefract, WF8 2LNWalking directions to Aldi
0.4 miShell SelectBondgate, Pontefract, WF8 2JPWalking directions to Shell Select
0.5 miFarmfoods63 Horsefair, Pontefract, WF8 1RFWalking directions to Farmfoods