40 Western Avenue, Pontefract, WF8 2HS is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 936 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 £214,120 , which equates to approximately £229 per square foot. It was last sold on 23 Nov 2001 for £57,995. Since then, the value has increased by £156,125, representing a 269.2% increase, or approximately 11.2% per year.

The current estimated value of £214,120 is:

  • 26.3% higher than the average property price on Western Avenue
  • 4.8% higher than the average in the WF8 2HS postcode area
  • and 10.3% lower than the average price for Pontefract as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (2 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 15 December 2021, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
936 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£214,120
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£229
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

40 Western Avenue, Pontefract, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF8 2HS has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 15 Dec 2021.

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 10 Oct 2011, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 61%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system was changed from from main system, no cylinderstat to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from poor to good.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 50 mm loft insulation to pitched, 150 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from poor to good.
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 150 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to WF8 2HS

5 th / 10
Price Rank
5% higher than average
5 th / 7
Size Rank
2% smaller than average
3 rd / 7
Price Per Sq FT Rank
7% higher than average

Compared to other properties in WF8 2HS , this house's estimated value ranks 5th out of 10. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 3rd out of 7 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 5th out of 7 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£214,120
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+269 %
23 Nov 2001
£57,995
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 926 sq ft
sale price: £45,000
sale date: 3 Oct 2025
rooms: 5
size: 1044 sq ft
sale price: £215,000
sale date: 9 Dec 2022
rooms: 4
size: 980 sq ft
sale price: £153,000
sale date: 23 Oct 2020
rooms: 4
size: 947 sq ft
sale price: £130,000
sale date: 31 Oct 2016
rooms: 5
size: 926 sq ft
sale price: £130,000
sale date: 30 Jan 2015

Data Sources

The property at 40 Western Avenue, Pontefract, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF8 2HS appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 23 Nov 2001. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 15 Dec 2021. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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