Property profile

53 North Baileygate

WF8 2JG

Pontefract North

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Map showing 53 North Baileygate, Pontefract

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Estimated sale price

£210,000

Terraced sold in Pontefract North

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 sold11 Apr 2025
£175,000Change since last sale: +£33,000 (+19%)
Annualised change
+13% per yearWakefield annualised change (terraced) since 2025: +2.5% per yearThis property's value grew faster than the market
Price per sq ftLocal median £178 per sq ft
£156 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: −£22 per sq ft (−12%)
Local sold pricesMedian for terraced in Pontefract North
£140,000Estimate vs local median: +£68,000 (+49%)
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 / Mid-Terrace
TenureLeasehold
Construction period2003-2006
Floor area124 m² / 1,335 sq ft
Rooms7 habitable / 7 heated
EPC ratingC
EPC inspection17 Sept 2021

Sales history

DatePriceChange
11 Apr 2025£175,000-8%
30 May 2007£189,995-

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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WF8 2JG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WF8 2JG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
12 Sept 202555, North Baileygate, Pontefract, WF8 2JGTerracedLeasehold£230,000
11 Apr 202553, North Baileygate, Pontefract, WF8 2JGTerracedLeasehold£175,000
04 Sept 20252, Bondgate, Pontefract, WF8 2JJTerracedFreehold£180,000
29 Aug 202530, Bondgate, Pontefract, WF8 2JJTerracedFreehold£120,000
26 Jun 20264, Castle Garth, Pontefract, WF8 2JESemi-DetachedFreehold£200,000

Other properties at this postcode

AddressTenureFloor areaLast sale
51 North Baileygate, PontefractLeasehold123 m²£212,000 (2022)
55 North Baileygate, PontefractLeasehold115 m²£230,000 (2025)
57, North Baileygate, PontefractLeasehold115 m²£184,000 (2017)
63, North Baileygate, PontefractFreehold116 m²£157,000 (2018)
Grange Lea, North Baileygate, PontefractFreehold84 m²£195,000 (2022)

Area insights for WF8 2JG

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Overview

Postcode WF8 2JG 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 East area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 121.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Pontefract North East is £49,488 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
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
122
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
2.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

6/10

Pontefract North East has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,483 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 44% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Pontefract North East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 121.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.9%

Approximately 2.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 10.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Pontefract North East is £49,488 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 116 ft away from WF8 2JG.

Flood risk

Low

Pontefract North East near WF8 2JG has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 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 2JG
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Pontefract Monkhill

N/A

Walking directions to Pontefract Monkhill
0.3 mi

Pontefract Baghill

N/A

Walking directions to Pontefract Baghill
0.8 mi

Pontefract Tanshelf

N/A

Walking directions to Pontefract Tanshelf

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
294
Population density
1,308.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
70.05(+58%)
Shoplifting
38.46(+339%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.99(-23%)
Public order
10.99(+24%)
Other theft
9.62(+45%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
258
87.76%
Other White
13
4.42%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
9
3.06%
African
3
1.02%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
3
1.02%
Total population: 294

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
54
21.43%
Level 3 (A level)
50
19.84%
Level 4+ (Degree)
50
19.84%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
47
18.65%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
29
11.51%
Total 16+ residents: 252

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
48
35.04%
Owns with a mortgage
47
34.31%
Private landlord or letting agency
29
21.17%
Other forms of private rent
9
6.57%
Other social rented
3
2.19%
Total households: 137

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WF8 2JG
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

9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF8 2JG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WF8 2JG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miAldiSouth Baileygate, Pontefract, WF8 2LNWalking directions to Aldi
0.1 miShell SelectBondgate, Pontefract, WF8 2JPWalking directions to Shell Select
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