Property profile

5 Bailey Close

WF8 2NR

Pontefract North

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Map showing 5 Bailey Close, Pontefract

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Estimated sale price

£315,000

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 sold17 Dec 2004
£194,995Change since last sale: +£118,000 (+61%)
Annualised change
+2.2% per yearWakefield annualised change (detached) since 2004: +2.7% per yearThis property's value is moving in line with the market
Price per sq ftLocal median £276 per sq ft
£231 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: −£45 per sq ft (−16%)
Local sold pricesMedian for detached in Pontefract North
£325,000Estimate vs local median: −£12,000 (−3.6%)
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
Construction period2003-2006
Floor area126 m² / 1,356 sq ft
Rooms7 habitable / 7 heated
EPC ratingC
EPC inspection01 Sept 2026

Sales history

DatePriceChange
17 Dec 2004£194,995-

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 2NR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WF8 2NR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
12 Sept 202555, North Baileygate, Pontefract, WF8 2JGTerracedLeasehold£230,000
11 Apr 202553, North Baileygate, Pontefract, WF8 2JGTerracedLeasehold£175,000
26 Jun 20264, Castle Garth, Pontefract, WF8 2JESemi-DetachedFreehold£200,000
19 Jun 20264, Castle Garth, Pontefract, WF8 2JESemi-DetachedFreehold£196,000
18 Jul 20251, Castle Garth, Pontefract, WF8 2JESemi-DetachedFreehold£187,000

Other properties at this postcode

AddressTenureFloor areaLast sale
1, Bailey Close, PontefractLeasehold116 m²£285,000 (2022)
2, Bailey Close, PontefractFreehold68 m²£150,000 (2018)
6, Bailey Close, PontefractLeasehold51 m²£188,500 (2020)
10 Bailey Close, PontefractLeasehold123 m²£187,500 (2017)
11 Bailey Close, PontefractFreehold112 m²£175,000 (2022)
15, Bailey Close, PontefractFreehold108 m²£153,545 (2007)
16, Bailey Close, Pontefract-113 m²-
17, Bailey Close, PontefractFreehold125 m²£210,000 (2023)
19 Bailey Close, PontefractFreehold112 m²£200,000 (2022)
20, Bailey Close, PontefractLeasehold125 m²£173,995 (2006)

Area insights for WF8 2NR

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Overview

Postcode WF8 2NR 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 very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 149.2 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 Pontefract North West is £42,131 per year. The nearest station is Pontefract Monkhill, about 0.2 miles away. There are 6 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest large park is Harewood Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
149
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
8.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

10/10

Pontefract North West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,926 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 9% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Pontefract North West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 149.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

8.2%

Approximately 8.2% 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

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 302 ft away from WF8 2NR.

Flood risk

No risk

Pontefract North West near WF8 2NR 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 0.2 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WF8 2NR
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Pontefract Monkhill

N/A

Walking directions to Pontefract Monkhill
0.4 mi

Pontefract Baghill

N/A

Walking directions to Pontefract Baghill
0.7 mi

Pontefract Tanshelf

N/A

Walking directions to Pontefract Tanshelf

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WF8 2NR
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miHarewood ParkLargeWalking directions to Harewood Park
0.1 miSt John's PrioryMediumWalking directions to St John's Priory
0.2 miBarbican GardenSmallWalking directions to Barbican Garden

Area Profile

Population
257
Population density
3,346.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
72.53(+64%)
Anti-social behaviour
25.72(+80%)
Criminal damage and arson
15.95(+85%)
Vehicle crime
14.4(+156%)
Public order
12.35(+40%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
226
87.94%
White and Asian (mixed)
11
4.28%
Other White
8
3.11%
Chinese
3
1.17%
African
3
1.17%
Total population: 257

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
61
29.05%
Level 3 (A level)
47
22.38%
No qualifications
46
21.9%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
26
12.38%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
20
9.52%
Total 16+ residents: 210

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
46
37.7%
Private landlord or letting agency
34
27.87%
Owns outright
30
24.59%
Social rents from council
6
4.92%
Other social rented
4
3.28%
Total households: 122

Schools

In the WF8 2NR postcode area, located within Pontefract North West, there are 6 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WF8 2NR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimarySt Giles C of E AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.5 miPrimaryCherry Tree AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Requires improvement

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

Good

Local amenities

10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WF8 2NR

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WF8 2NR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miShell SelectBondgate, Pontefract, WF8 2JPWalking directions to Shell Select
0.1 miAldiSouth Baileygate, Pontefract, WF8 2LNWalking directions to Aldi
0.3 miFarmfoods63 Horsefair, Pontefract, WF8 1RFWalking directions to Farmfoods
0.4 miSparFerrybridge Road, Pontefract, WF8 2PBWalking directions to Spar
0.4 miPonte Mini Market20 Horsefair, Pontefract, WF8 1NXWalking directions to Ponte Mini Market