70 Ashworth Road, Pontefract, WF8 2UL is a freehold detached property built between 1996-2002. The property offers approximately 744 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 £246,776 , which equates to approximately £332 per square foot. It was last sold on 31 May 2002 for £82,500. Since then, the value has increased by £164,276, representing a 199.1% increase, or approximately 8.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £246,776 is:

  • 9.4% lower than the average property price on Ashworth Road
  • 1.7% lower than the average in the WF8 2UL postcode area
  • and 3.5% 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 3 June 2011, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1996-2002
Interior Size
744 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£246,776
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£332
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

70 Ashworth Road, Pontefract, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF8 2UL has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 3 Jun 2011.

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 5 Dec 2009, when the property was rated C. The current rating of D reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 6.8%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 300+ mm loft insulation to pitched, 200 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from very good to good.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, filled cavity to cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed), with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 10% of fixed outlets to no low energy lighting, with efficiency changing from poor to very poor.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
No low energy lighting
Very Poor

Compared to WF8 2UL

41 st / 52
Price Rank
2% lower than average
28 th / 36
Size Rank
20% smaller than average
11 th / 36
Price Per Sq FT Rank
22% higher than average

Compared to other properties in WF8 2UL , this house's estimated value ranks 41th out of 52. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 11th out of 36 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 28th out of 36 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£246,776
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+199 %
31 May 2002
£82,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 646 sq ft
sale price: £258,000
sale date: 28 Jul 2023
rooms: 4
size: 840 sq ft
sale price: £170,000
sale date: 5 Feb 2016
rooms: 4
size: 646 sq ft
sale price: £113,000
sale date: 9 Jun 2006
rooms: 4
size: 829 sq ft
sale price: £90,950
sale date: 20 Sep 2002
rooms: 5
size: 732 sq ft
sale price: £165,000
sale date: 4 Feb 2020

Data Sources

The property at 70 Ashworth Road, Pontefract, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF8 2UL appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 31 May 2002. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 3 Jun 2011. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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