Property profile

4 Whitmore StreetSouth Elmsall

WF9 2RY

South Elmsall and South Kirkby

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Map showing 4 Whitmore Street, South Elmsall, Pontefract

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Estimated sale price

£115,000

Terraced sold in South Elmsall and South Kirkby

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 sold16 Nov 2025
£66,000Change since last sale: +£51,000 (+77%)
Annualised change
+103% per yearWakefield annualised change (terraced) since 2025: +1.5% per yearThis property's value grew faster than the market
Price per sq ftLocal median £146 per sq ft
£129 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: −£17 per sq ft (−12%)
Local sold pricesMedian for terraced in South Elmsall and South Kirkby
£125,000Estimate vs local median: −£8,000 (−6.7%)
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 / End-Terrace
TenureFreehold
Construction period1900-1929
Floor area84 m² / 904 sq ft
Rooms4 habitable / 4 heated
EPC ratingD
EPC inspection08 Apr 2025

Sales history

DatePriceChange
16 Nov 2025£66,000-15%
13 Feb 2007£77,500-

Local market

Property prices in South Elmsall and South Kirkby

Median price£167,500
Price per sq ft£199
Sales (last 12 months)188
Typical range (middle 50%)£130K – £225K

Based on 188 recent sales, the median property price is £167,500 (about £199 per square foot) in South Elmsall and South Kirkby area, with individual transactions ranging from £38,750 up to £374,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in South Elmsall and South Kirkby over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached40£271,250£258
Semi-Detached93£165,000£197
Terraced53£125,000£146
Flats2£46,250£64

10-year price trendmedian sale price in South Elmsall and South Kirkby

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in South Elmsall and South Kirkby.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£163,998£118,995£82,000
2017£167,000£39,750£114,995£78,000
2018£167,500£39,950£117,500£80,000
2019£185,000£122,250£85,000
2020£192,500£49,000£125,000£85,000
2021£210,000£61,000£145,000£103,750
2022£240,000£53,000£155,000£115,000
2023£265,000£69,000£160,000£110,750
2024£250,000£56,500£166,500£95,500
2025£256,495£67,000£171,500£130,000
2026£286,500£46,250£160,000£125,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in South Elmsall and South Kirkby.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in South Elmsall and South Kirkby.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£146£132£88
2017£148£115£130£98
2018£168£88£133£94
2019£175£138£112
2020£183£97£146£100
2021£208£99£158£114
2022£218£101£171£131
2023£220£125£180£124
2024£232£139£191£117
2025£233£85£204£144
2026£258£64£187£143
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in South Elmsall and South Kirkby.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for South Elmsall and South Kirkby in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WF9 2RY.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WF9 2RY
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
16 Nov 20254, Whitmore Street, Pontefract, WF9 2RYTerracedFreehold£66,000
24 Apr 202613, Ivy Terrace, Pontefract, WF9 2RXTerracedFreehold£100,000
24 Mar 2025Ivy Villa, Ivy Terrace, Pontefract, WF9 2RXDetachedFreehold£165,000
13 Mar 202615, Edna Street, Pontefract, WF9 2RZTerracedFreehold£125,000
14 Nov 202513, Edna Street, Pontefract, WF9 2RZTerracedFreehold£95,000

Other properties at this postcode

AddressTenureFloor areaLast sale
2 Whitmore Street, South Elmsall, PontefractFreehold66 m²£18,000 (1999)
3 Whitmore Street, South Elmsall, PontefractFreehold65 m²£85,000 (2022)
5 Whitmore Street, South Elmsall, Pontefract, PontefractFreehold76 m²£100,000 (2023)
6, Whitmore Street, South Elmsall, PontefractFreehold79 m²£60,000 (2006)
8, Whitmore Street, South Elmsall, PontefractFreehold86 m²£90,000 (2024)
9 Whitmore Street, South Elmsall, PontefractFreehold90 m²£115,000 (2024)
10, Whitmore Street, South Elmsall, PontefractFreehold93 m²£58,000 (2013)

Area insights for WF9 2RY

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Overview

Postcode WF9 2RY is located in an urban city, within the South Elmsall and South Kirkby ward of Wakefield in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Moorthorpe area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 145.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Moorthorpe is £33,370 per year. The nearest station is South Elmsall, about 0.2 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Minsthorpe Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
146
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
16.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Medium
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

10/10

Moorthorpe has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,733 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 8% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Moorthorpe has a very high crime rate, with approximately 145.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

16.8%

Approximately 16.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 21.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Moorthorpe is £33,370 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from rail, approximately 40 ft away from WF9 2RY.

Flood risk

Medium

Moorthorpe near WF9 2RY has medium flood risk (between 1% and 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is South Elmsall located about 0.2 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WF9 2RY
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

South Elmsall

N/A

Walking directions to South Elmsall
0.6 mi

Moorthorpe

N/A

Walking directions to Moorthorpe

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WF9 2RY
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miMinsthorpe ParkLargeWalking directions to Minsthorpe Park
0.4 miWestfield Recreation GroundMediumWalking directions to Westfield Recreation Ground

Area Profile

Population
204
Population density
3,834.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
80.81(+83%)
Anti-social behaviour
30.3(+112%)
Shoplifting
28.14(+221%)
Public order
17.32(+96%)
Criminal damage and arson
17.32(+101%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
159
78.71%
Other White
35
17.33%
Other Black
3
1.49%
African
2
0.99%
Chinese
1
0.5%
Total population: 202

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
57
32.02%
Level 4+ (Degree)
33
18.54%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
13.48%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
22
12.36%
Level 3 (A level)
22
12.36%
Total 16+ residents: 178

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
47
41.59%
Owns with a mortgage
27
23.89%
Social rents from council
16
14.16%
Owns outright
14
12.39%
Other forms of private rent
6
5.31%
Total households: 113

Schools

In the WF9 2RY postcode area, located within Moorthorpe, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WF9 2RY
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimarySouth Elmsall Carlton Junior and Infant SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryAsh Grove Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.4 miSecondaryMinsthorpe Community CollegeAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF9 2RY

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WF9 2RY
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miHeron FoodsBarnsley Road, South Elmsall, Pontefract, WF9 2SEWalking directions to Heron Foods
0.1 miNestaBarnsley Road, Pontefract, WF9 2RNWalking directions to Nesta
0.1 miPolski Sklep53 Barnsley Road, South Elmsall, Pontefract, WF9 2QWWalking directions to Polski Sklep
0.1 miSmakpol63-65 Barnsley Road, South Elmsall, Pontefract, WF9 2QWWalking directions to Smakpol
0.1 miRefill & More46 Barnsley Road, Pontefract, WF9 2RFWalking directions to Refill & More