Property profile

15Tower Close

WF8 4SS

Pontefract North

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Map showing 15, Tower Close, Pontefract

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Estimated sale price

£380,000

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 sold27 May 2016
£286,950Change since last sale: +£91,000 (+32%)
Annualised change
+2.7% per yearWakefield annualised change (detached) since 2016: +4.5% per yearThis property's value grew slower than the market
Price per sq ftLocal median £276 per sq ft
£272 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: −£3 per sq ft (−1.2%)
Local sold pricesMedian for detached in Pontefract North
£325,000Estimate vs local median: +£53,000 (+16%)
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 / Detached
TenureLeasehold
Floor area129 m² / 1,389 sq ft
EPC ratingB
EPC inspection27 Apr 2016

Sales history

DatePriceChange
27 May 2016£286,950-

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 37 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WF8 4SS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WF8 4SS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
13 Feb 202617, Tower Close, Pontefract, WF8 4SSDetachedLeasehold£370,000
23 Sept 20255, Edward Mews, Pontefract, WF8 4SRDetachedLeasehold£370,000
31 Oct 202518, Gascoigne Close, Pontefract, WF8 4STDetachedLeasehold£325,000
19 Sept 202511, Gascoigne Close, Pontefract, WF8 4STDetachedFreehold£410,000
23 Sept 202520, Ilberts Way, Pontefract, WF8 4SQSemi-DetachedLeasehold£260,000

Other properties at this postcode

AddressTenureFloor areaLast sale
1, Tower Close, PontefractLeasehold109 m²£257,950 (2016)
2, Tower Close, PontefractLeasehold128 m²£302,950 (2016)
3, Tower Close, PontefractFreehold116 m²£285,000 (2023)
4, Tower Close, PontefractFreehold132 m²£2,500 (2022)
5, Tower Close, PontefractLeasehold116 m²£245,000 (2022)
6, Tower Close, PontefractLeasehold128 m²£308,950 (2016)
7, Tower Close, PontefractLeasehold116 m²£209,950 (2016)
9, Tower Close, PontefractLeasehold116 m²£209,950 (2016)
11, Tower Close, PontefractFreehold109 m²£307,000 (2021)
17, Tower Close, PontefractLeasehold129 m²£370,000 (2026)

Area insights for WF8 4SS

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Overview

Postcode WF8 4SS 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 West area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 61.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 45% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Pontefract North West is £42,131 per year. The nearest station is Pontefract Tanshelf, about 0.5 miles away. There are 3 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Pontefract Park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
62
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

7/10

Pontefract North West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,843 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 36% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Pontefract North West has an average crime rate, with approximately 61.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

5%

Approximately 5.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 30.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Pontefract North West is £42,131 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from WF8 4SS.

Flood risk

No risk

Pontefract North West near WF8 4SS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Pontefract Tanshelf located about 0.5 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WF8 4SS
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Pontefract Tanshelf

N/A

Walking directions to Pontefract Tanshelf
0.7 mi

Pontefract Monkhill

N/A

Walking directions to Pontefract Monkhill
1 mi

Pontefract Baghill

N/A

Walking directions to Pontefract Baghill

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WF8 4SS
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miPontefract ParkLargeWalking directions to Pontefract Park
0.2 miPontefract ParkLargeWalking directions to Pontefract Park

Area Profile

Population
491
Population density
660 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
39.36(-11%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.45(+8%)
Public order
5.98(-32%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.98(-42%)
Vehicle crime
4.98(-12%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
428
87.17%
Chinese
18
3.67%
Other White
11
2.24%
African
8
1.63%
White and Asian (mixed)
8
1.63%
Total population: 491

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
155
42.01%
Level 3 (A level)
75
20.33%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
59
15.99%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
31
8.4%
No qualifications
22
5.96%
Total 16+ residents: 369

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
139
76.8%
Owns outright
20
11.05%
Private landlord or letting agency
10
5.52%
Social rents from council
6
3.31%
Shared ownership
3
1.66%
Total households: 181

Schools

In the WF8 4SS postcode area, located within Pontefract North West, there are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WF8 4SS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.5 mi16 plusNew College PontefractAcademy 16-19 converter

Outstanding

0.5 miPrimarySt Giles C of E AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.7 miPrimarySt Joseph's Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF8 4SS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WF8 4SS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miIceland2-4 Park Road, Pontefract, WF8 4PRWalking directions to Iceland
0.4 miLadybalk Convenience Store3 Lady Balk Lane, Pontefract, WF8 1JQWalking directions to Ladybalk Convenience Store