36 Askam Avenue, Pontefract, WF8 2PN is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 1,001 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have three bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £189,946 , which equates to approximately £190 per square foot. It was last sold on 14 Nov 2015 for £115,000. Since then, the value has increased by £74,946, representing a 65.2% increase, or approximately 6.1% per year.

The current estimated value of £189,946 is:

  • 11.8% lower than the average property price on Askam Avenue
  • 5.9% lower than the average in the WF8 2PN postcode area
  • and 20.3% 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 23 March 2012, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
1001 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£189,946
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£190
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

36 Askam Avenue, Pontefract, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF8 2PN has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 23 Mar 2012.

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 the main heating system, but the cylinder is not fitted with a thermostat. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 26 Apr 2010, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 37.2%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency improving from average to good, while the heating system type remained the same (boiler and radiators, mains gas).
  • The hot water system changed from from main system, no cylinder thermostat to from main system, no cylinderstat, with no change in energy efficiency (poor).
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 50 mm loft insulation to pitched, 150 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from average to 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 good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system, no cylinderstat
Poor
Roof
Pitched, 150 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
No low energy lighting
Very Poor

Compared to WF8 2PN

23 rd / 29
Price Rank
6% lower than average
15 th / 26
Size Rank
3% smaller than average
23 rd / 26
Price Per Sq FT Rank
3% lower than average

Sale History

Today
£189,946
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+65 %
14 Nov 2015
£115,000
Freehold

Flood Risk for this Property

Flood risk from rivers and the sea
Very low flood risk
Flood risk from surface water
Very low flood risk
Surface water flood hazard
No mapped risk

* Results are based on Environment Agency flood risk mapping for the property UPRN where available. They are indicative and should not be treated as a site-specific flood survey.

Flood risk from rivers and the sea

This property has very low flood risk from rivers and the sea.

River and sea flooding includes flooding caused by overflowing rivers, estuaries, tidal waters and coastal surges.

Flood risk from surface water

This property has very low surface water flood risk.

Surface water flooding can happen when heavy rainfall overwhelms drains, roads, gardens or other hard surfaces.

Flood depth indicators

Rivers and Sea
  • 0.2m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.3m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.6m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.9m depth No mapped risk
  • 1.2m depth No mapped risk
Surface Water
  • 0.2m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.3m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.6m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.9m depth No mapped risk
  • 1.2m depth No mapped risk

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 1033 sq ft
sale price: £248,000
sale date: 27 Mar 2025
rooms: 4
size: 1055 sq ft
sale price: £165,000
sale date: 17 Jan 2025
rooms: 5
size: 1098 sq ft
sale price: £135,000
sale date: 9 Sep 2024
rooms: 5
size: 1087 sq ft
sale price: £222,000
sale date: 16 Jul 2024
rooms: 4
size: 1044 sq ft
sale price: £150,000
sale date: 22 Feb 2023

Data Sources

The property at 36 Askam Avenue, Pontefract, WF8 2PN appears once in HM Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 14 Nov 2015. It also has two Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) records, the earliest dating back to 23 Mar 2012. We use this information to estimate the property's characteristics, flood risk profile and current market value.

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