Property profile

5 North WalkHemsworth

Map showing 5 North Walk, Hemsworth, Pontefract

Property Price
150k200k250k300k400k500k750k1.5M

Estimated sale price

£305,000

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 sold22 May 2026
£300,000Change since last sale: +£3,000 (+0.9%)
Annualised change
+3.2% per yearWakefield annualised change (semi-detached) since 2026: +1.6% per yearThis property's value grew faster than the market
Price per sq ftLocal median £199 per sq ft
£245 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: +£46 per sq ft (+23%)
Local sold pricesMedian for semi-detached in Hemsworth
£175,000Estimate vs local median: +£128,000 (+73%)
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.

Estimate calculated .

Property facts

Property typeHouse / Detached
TenureFreehold
Construction periodD
Floor area115 m² / 1,238 sq ft
Rooms5 habitable / 5 heated
EPC ratingC
EPC inspection24 Jul 2025

Sales history

DatePriceChange
22 May 2026£300,000+78%
16 Aug 2006£169,000-

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 28 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WF9 5HP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WF9 5HP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
22 May 20265, North Walk, Pontefract, WF9 5HPSemi-DetachedFreehold£300,000
31 Mar 20254, Hereford Close, Pontefract, WF9 5HTSemi-DetachedFreehold£225,000
28 Nov 202511, Cemetery Road, Pontefract, WF9 4AHTerracedFreehold£130,000
24 Oct 202515, Lodge Street, Pontefract, WF9 4AGTerracedFreehold£108,000
04 Apr 202513, Holly Bank, Pontefract, WF9 4AETerracedFreehold£128,000

Other properties at this postcode

AddressTenureFloor areaLast sale
1, North Walk, Hemsworth, PontefractFreehold74 m²£152,000 (2007)
11, North Walk, Hemsworth, Pontefract-116 m²-

Area insights for WF9 5HP

Full area profile →

Overview

Postcode WF9 5HP 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 1.3 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
12.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

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

12.7%

Approximately 12.7% 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

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 257 ft away from WF9 5HP.

Flood risk

No risk

Hemsworth Town near WF9 5HP 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 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
303
Population density
2,065.4 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
290
95.39%
Other White
10
3.29%
White and Black African (mixed)
3
0.99%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
1
0.33%
Total population: 304

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
72
27.59%
Level 3 (A level)
50
19.16%
Level 4+ (Degree)
50
19.16%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
42
16.09%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
26
9.96%
Total 16+ residents: 261

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
58
38.67%
Owns with a mortgage
38
25.33%
Private landlord or letting agency
32
21.33%
Other social rented
18
12%
Other forms of private rent
3
2%
Total households: 150

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WF9 5HP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miSecondaryOutwood Academy HemsworthAcademy sponsor led

Requires improvement

0.3 miPrimaryWest End AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.5 miPrimarySacred Heart Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF9 5HP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WF9 5HP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miTescoMarket Street, Hemsworth, Pontefract, WF9 4JYWalking directions to Tesco
0.4 miIcelandMarket Street, Pontefract, WF9 4LAWalking directions to Iceland
0.4 miPremier51-55 Barnsley Road, Hemsworth, Pontefract, WF9 4QZWalking directions to Premier
0.4 miRayan Mini MarketMarket Street, Hemsworth, Pontefract, WF9 4HLWalking directions to Rayan Mini Market
0.5 miTescoMarket Street, Hemsworth, Pontefract, WF9 4JYWalking directions to Tesco