26 Howard Drive, Ackworth, Pontefract, WF7 7RB is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1996-2002. The property offers approximately 2,799 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 £318,888 , which equates to approximately £114 per square foot. It was last sold on 30 Mar 2001 for £78,900. Since then, the value has increased by £239,988, representing a 304.2% increase, or approximately 12.3% per year.

The current estimated value of £318,888 is:

  • 1.5% lower than the average property price on Howard Drive
  • 4.4% higher than the average in the WF7 7RB postcode area
  • and 33.5% higher than the average price for Pontefract as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (3 out of 3 inspections). 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 11 August 2014, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in WF7 7RB

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1996-2002
Interior Size
2799 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£318,888
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£114
Bedroom Count (estimate)
6 bedrooms

EPC Summary

26 Howard Drive, Ackworth, Pontefract, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF7 7RB has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 11 Aug 2014.

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 25 Jul 2014. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 3.4%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 200 mm loft insulation to pitched, 75 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from good to average.
  • The wall energy efficiency changing from poor to very poor, with the construction or insulation remaining cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed).
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in 25% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to average.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 75 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 25% of fixed outlets
Average

Compared to WF7 7RB

16 th / 23
Price Rank
4% higher than average
1 st / 20
Size Rank
159% bigger than average
20 th / 20
Price Per Sq FT Rank
60% lower than average

Compared to other properties in WF7 7RB , this house's estimated value ranks 16th out of 23. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 20th out of 20 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 20 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£318,888
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+304 %
30 Mar 2001
£78,900
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

rooms: 5
size: 818 sq ft
sale price: £78,900
sale date: 12 Apr 2001
rooms: 5
size: 829 sq ft
sale price: £142,000
sale date: 1 Jul 2004
rooms: 5
size: 850 sq ft
sale price: £249,999
sale date: 6 May 2022
rooms: 5
size: 840 sq ft
sale price: £172,500
sale date: 19 Oct 2007
rooms: 5
size: 1033 sq ft
sale price: £207,500
sale date: 20 May 2005

Data Sources

The property at 26 Howard Drive, Ackworth, Pontefract, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF7 7RB appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 30 Mar 2001. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 11 Aug 2014. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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