Property profile

50 Woodlands CrescentHemsworth

Map showing 50 Woodlands Crescent, Hemsworth, Pontefract

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Estimated sale price

£200,000

Semi-Detached sold in Hemsworth

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 sold29 May 2026
£190,000Change since last sale: +£10,000 (+5.3%)
Annualised change
+21% per yearWakefield annualised change (semi-detached) since 2026: +1.7% per yearThis property's value grew faster than the market
Price per sq ftLocal median £199 per sq ft
£372 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: +£173 per sq ft (+87%)
Local sold pricesMedian for semi-detached in Hemsworth
£175,000Estimate vs local median: +£25,000 (+14%)
How this estimate is calculated

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Property facts

Property typeBungalow / Semi-Detached
TenureFreehold
Construction period1967-1975
Floor area50 m² / 538 sq ft
Rooms4 habitable / 4 heated
EPC ratingD
EPC inspection29 Nov 2021

Sales history

DatePriceChange
29 May 2026£190,000-5%
07 Jan 2025£200,000+270%
22 Nov 2001£54,000-

Local market

Property prices in Hemsworth

Median price£175,000
Price per sq ft£195
Sales (last 12 months)187
Typical range (middle 50%)£136K – £225K

Based on 187 recent sales, the median property price is £175,000 (about £195 per square foot) in Hemsworth area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £715,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Hemsworth over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached47£272,500£248
Semi-Detached75£175,000£199
Terraced56£130,000£147
Flats9£100,000£147

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Hemsworth

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hemsworth.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£176,000£81,498£110,995£71,000
2017£175,000£59,250£119,995£74,500
2018£182,000£61,000£119,995£81,500
2019£190,000£76,000£122,500£79,000
2020£209,500£64,000£140,000£90,000
2021£236,000£76,500£155,498£105,000
2022£252,500£86,625£161,000£112,500
2023£313,000£100,000£165,000£122,500
2024£237,500£82,500£172,000£120,000
2025£269,000£108,000£180,000£125,000
2026£266,000£95,000£180,000£135,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hemsworth.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hemsworth.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£157£119£113£89
2017£144£108£148£86
2018£174£86£147£88
2019£176£109£137£94
2020£184£116£155£102
2021£219£114£171£116
2022£238£148£177£127
2023£237£155£184£142
2024£258£159£198£135
2025£239£145£199£143
2026£246£147£212£151
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hemsworth.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Hemsworth in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 33 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WF9 5LJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WF9 5LJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
29 May 202650, Woodlands Crescent, Pontefract, WF9 5LJSemi-DetachedFreehold£190,000
22 May 202634, Woodlands Crescent, Pontefract, WF9 5LJSemi-DetachedFreehold£235,000
06 Mar 202622, Springvale Rise, Pontefract, WF9 5HYSemi-DetachedFreehold£180,000
09 Jun 202516, Springvale Rise, Pontefract, WF9 5HYSemi-DetachedFreehold£265,000
18 Dec 202553, Station Road, Pontefract, WF9 5LNDetachedFreehold£650,000

Other properties at this postcode

AddressTenureFloor areaLast sale
28, Woodlands Crescent, Hemsworth, PontefractFreehold43 m²£103,000 (2014)
30, Woodlands Crescent, Hemsworth, PontefractFreehold58 m²£136,000 (2018)
34, Woodlands Crescent, Hemsworth, PontefractFreehold67 m²£235,000 (2026)
35 Woodlands Crescent, Hemsworth, PontefractFreehold64 m²£149,950 (2006)
37, Woodlands Crescent, Hemsworth, PontefractFreehold53 m²£140,000 (2022)
39 Woodlands Crescent, Hemsworth, Pontefract, PontefractFreehold59 m²£146,000 (2021)
40, Woodlands Crescent, Hemsworth, PontefractFreehold50 m²£165,000 (2021)
42, Woodlands Crescent, Hemsworth, PontefractFreehold77 m²£135,000 (2021)
49 Woodlands Crescent, Hemsworth, PontefractFreehold78 m²£185,000 (2024)
59 Woodlands Crescent, Hemsworth, PontefractFreehold65 m²£20,000 (1996)

Area insights for WF9 5LJ

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Overview

Postcode WF9 5LJ is located in a rural town, within the Hemsworth ward of Wakefield in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Hemsworth Town area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 128.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.1× the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Hemsworth Town is £36,524 per year. The nearest station is Fitzwilliam, about 1.4 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Vale Head Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
129
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
2.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

8/10

Hemsworth Town has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,663 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 29% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Hemsworth Town has a very high crime rate, with approximately 128.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.4%

Approximately 2.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 24.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Hemsworth Town is £36,524 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 108 ft away from WF9 5LJ.

Flood risk

No risk

Hemsworth Town near WF9 5LJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Fitzwilliam located about 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WF9 5LJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miVale Head ParkLargeWalking directions to Vale Head Park

Area Profile

Population
230
Population density
889.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
68.27(+54%)
Anti-social behaviour
52.89(+270%)
Criminal damage and arson
16.61(+93%)
Public order
11.69(+32%)
Shoplifting
11.69(+33%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
229
99.57%
Irish
1
0.43%
Total population: 230

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
68
30.91%
Level 3 (A level)
33
15%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
30
13.64%
Level 4+ (Degree)
30
13.64%
Apprenticeship
26
11.82%
Total 16+ residents: 220

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
99
80.49%
Owns with a mortgage
16
13.01%
Social rents from council
3
2.44%
Private landlord or letting agency
3
2.44%
Shared ownership
1
0.81%
Total households: 123

Schools

In the WF9 5LJ postcode area, located within Hemsworth Town, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WF9 5LJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miSecondaryOutwood Academy HemsworthAcademy sponsor led

Requires improvement

0.5 miPrimaryWest End AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.6 miPrimaryGrove Lea Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Outstanding

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF9 5LJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WF9 5LJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miTescoMarket Street, Hemsworth, Pontefract, WF9 4JYWalking directions to Tesco