1 Highfield Road, Pontefract, WF8 4LJ is a freehold detached property built before 1900. The property offers approximately 2,939 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have six bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £533,665 , which equates to approximately £182 per square foot. It was last sold on 1 Nov 2013 for £315,000. Since then, the value has increased by £218,665, representing a 69.4% increase, or approximately 5.7% per year.

The current estimated value of £533,665 is:

  • 112.0% higher than the average property price on Highfield Road
  • 57.4% higher than the average in the WF8 4LJ postcode area
  • and 123.5% higher than the average price for Pontefract as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded as owner-occupied both times. This suggests the property has typically been lived in by its owners, which often reflects longer-term residency and more consistent maintenance.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 25 May 2016, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
before 1900
Interior Size
2939 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£533,665
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£182
Bedroom Count (estimate)
6 bedrooms

EPC Summary

1 Highfield Road, Pontefract, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF8 4LJ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 25 May 2016.

This property uses a gas-fired boiler and radiators, connected to the mains gas supply, as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from main heating system. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 2 Aug 2013. The rating of E remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 2.5%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, no insulation (assumed) to roof room(s), no insulation (assumed), with no change in energy efficiency (very poor).
  • The wall energy efficiency changing from poor to very poor, with the construction or insulation remaining cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed).
  • The windows were upgraded from some double glazing to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 81% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 18% of fixed outlets, with efficiency changing from very good to poor.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Roof room(s), no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 18% of fixed outlets
Poor

Compared to WF8 4LJ

1 st / 15
Price Rank
57% higher than average
1 st / 13
Size Rank
112% bigger than average
13 th / 13
Price Per Sq FT Rank
26% lower than average

Compared to other properties in WF8 4LJ , this house's estimated value ranks 1st out of 15. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 13th out of 13 properties. This indicates a lower price per square foot than most, suggesting good value for the space offered. In terms of size, this home ranks 1st out of 13 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£533,665
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+69 %
1 Nov 2013
£315,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

rooms: 5
size: 1125 sq ft
sale price: £160,000
sale date: 8 Nov 2010
rooms: 8
size: 2034 sq ft
sale price: £124,950
sale date: 26 Apr 2002
rooms: 7
size: 1684 sq ft
sale price: £325,000
sale date: 16 Feb 2018
rooms: 6
size: 1389 sq ft
sale price: £240,000
sale date: 7 May 2024
rooms: 5
size: 1184 sq ft
sale price: £340,000
sale date: 21 Feb 2022

Data Sources

The property at 1 Highfield Road, Pontefract, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF8 4LJ appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 1 Nov 2013. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 25 May 2016. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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