26 Scawthorpe Close, Pontefract, WF8 2HT is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 797 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £187,013 , which equates to approximately £235 per square foot. It was last sold on 5 Feb 2021 for £146,000. Since then, the value has increased by £41,013, representing a 28.1% increase, or approximately 5.8% per year.

The current estimated value of £187,013 is:

  • 9.1% lower than the average property price on Scawthorpe Close
  • 5.9% lower than the average in the WF8 2HT postcode area
  • and 21.7% lower 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 11 June 2020, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
797 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£187,013
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£235
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

26 Scawthorpe Close, Pontefract, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF8 2HT has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 11 Jun 2020.

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 24 Nov 2008. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 13.6%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 75 mm loft insulation to pitched, 300 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from average to very good.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, filled cavity, improving energy efficiency from poor to average.
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in 64% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 300 mm loft insulation
Very Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 64% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to WF8 2HT

13 th / 19
Price Rank
6% lower than average
10 th / 11
Size Rank
12% smaller than average
3 rd / 11
Price Per Sq FT Rank
7% higher than average

Compared to other properties in WF8 2HT , this house's estimated value ranks 13th out of 19. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 3rd out of 11 properties. This suggests a relatively high price per square foot, which may reflect quality, location, or recent upgrades. In terms of size, this home ranks 10th out of 11 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£187,013
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+28 %
5 Feb 2021
£146,000
Leasehold
+15.9 %
22 Jan 2016
£126,000
Leasehold
-1.9 %
26 Jan 2007
£128,500
Leasehold
+22.4 %
16 Apr 2004
£105,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 807 sq ft
sale price: £205,000
sale date: 5 Mar 2025
rooms: 5
size: 797 sq ft
sale price: £205,000
sale date: 29 Jul 2022
rooms: 5
size: 872 sq ft
sale price: £180,000
sale date: 25 Feb 2022
rooms: 5
size: 807 sq ft
sale price: £46,000
sale date: 24 Mar 1995

Data Sources

The property at 26 Scawthorpe Close, Pontefract, WF8 2HT appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 5 Feb 2021. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 11 Jun 2020. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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