Property profile

3 Stella Gardens

WF8 2SR

Pontefract North

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Map showing 3, Stella Gardens, Pontefract

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Estimated sale price

£240,000

Detached sold in Pontefract North

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 sold14 Oct 2005
£169,000Change since last sale: +£71,000 (+42%)
Annualised change
+1.7% per yearWakefield annualised change (detached) since 2005: +2.5% per yearThis property's value grew slower than the market
Price per sq ftLocal median £276 per sq ft
£305 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: +£29 per sq ft (+11%)
Local sold pricesMedian for detached in Pontefract North
£325,000Estimate vs local median: −£85,000 (−26%)
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 area68 m² / 732 sq ft
Rooms5 habitable / 5 heated
EPC ratingD
EPC inspection17 Feb 2016

Sales history

DatePriceChange
14 Oct 2005£169,000-

Local market

Property prices in Pontefract North

Median price£205,000
Price per sq ft£234
Sales (last 12 months)253
Typical range (middle 50%)£148K – £276K

Based on 253 recent sales, the median property price is £205,000 (about £234 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-Detached106£197,500£232
Terraced50£140,000£178
Flats20£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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WF8 2SR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WF8 2SR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 May 20255, Stella Gardens, Pontefract, WF8 2SRDetachedFreehold£215,000
08 May 2026160, Cobblers Lane, Pontefract, WF8 2LLDetachedFreehold£195,000
31 Jul 20255, Coleman Street, Pontefract, WF8 2FLDetachedFreehold£382,500
15 Jul 202520, Whitebeam Green, Pontefract, WF8 2DRSemi-DetachedFreehold£150,000
10 Jul 202674, Bexhill Close, Pontefract, WF8 2LFSemi-DetachedFreehold£240,000

Other properties at this postcode

AddressTenureFloor areaLast sale
1, Stella Gardens, PontefractFreehold73 m²£175,000 (2020)
2 Stella Gardens, PontefractFreehold95 m²£245,000 (2023)
4, Stella Gardens, PontefractFreehold73 m²£175,000 (2007)
5 Stella Gardens, Pontefract, PontefractFreehold64 m²£215,000 (2025)
6, Stella Gardens, PontefractFreehold62 m²£149,000 (2017)
7, Stella Gardens, PontefractFreehold63 m²£130,000 (2021)
8 Stella Gardens, PontefractFreehold72 m²£160,000 (2016)
10, Stella Gardens, PontefractFreehold75 m²£212,000 (2011)
14, Stella Gardens, PontefractFreehold72 m²£59,950 (1999)
15 Stella Gardens, PontefractFreehold85 m²£315,000 (2023)

Area insights for WF8 2SR

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Overview

Postcode WF8 2SR 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 very high crime levels, with around 121.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with 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 Monkhill, about 0.4 miles away. There are 5 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is St John's Priory.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
122
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
2.9%
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 14,483 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 44% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Pontefract North East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 121.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.9%

Approximately 2.9% 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 7 ft away from WF8 2SR.

Flood risk

No risk

Pontefract North East near WF8 2SR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Pontefract Monkhill located about 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WF8 2SR
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Pontefract Monkhill

N/A

Walking directions to Pontefract Monkhill
0.6 mi

Pontefract Baghill

N/A

Walking directions to Pontefract Baghill

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WF8 2SR
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miSt John's PrioryMediumWalking directions to St John's Priory
0.5 miBarbican GardenSmallWalking directions to Barbican Garden

Area Profile

Population
294
Population density
1,308.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
70.05(+58%)
Shoplifting
38.46(+339%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.99(-23%)
Public order
10.99(+24%)
Other theft
9.62(+45%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
258
87.76%
Other White
13
4.42%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
9
3.06%
African
3
1.02%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
3
1.02%
Total population: 294

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
54
21.43%
Level 3 (A level)
50
19.84%
Level 4+ (Degree)
50
19.84%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
47
18.65%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
29
11.51%
Total 16+ residents: 252

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
48
35.04%
Owns with a mortgage
47
34.31%
Private landlord or letting agency
29
21.17%
Other forms of private rent
9
6.57%
Other social rented
3
2.19%
Total households: 137

Schools

In the WF8 2SR postcode area, located within Pontefract North East, there are 5 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WF8 2SR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryCherry Tree AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Requires improvement

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

Good

0.5 miPrimaryOrchard Head Junior and Infant and Nursery SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WF8 2SR

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WF8 2SR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miShell SelectBondgate, Pontefract, WF8 2JPWalking directions to Shell Select
0.3 miAldiSouth Baileygate, Pontefract, WF8 2LNWalking directions to Aldi
0.3 miSparFerrybridge Road, Pontefract, WF8 2PBWalking directions to Spar
0.4 miSpar84 Baghill Lane, Pontefract, WF8 2HBWalking directions to Spar
0.5 miBB Nevison Superstore33 Orchard Head Lane, Pontefract, WF8 2LYWalking directions to BB Nevison Superstore