Gate Cottage, Wentbridge, Pontefract, WF8 3JP is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 818 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 £248,895 , which equates to approximately £304 per square foot. It was last sold on 26 Aug 2022 for £230,000. Since then, the value has increased by £18,895, representing a 8.2% increase, or approximately 2.2% per year.

The current estimated value of £248,895 is:

  • 28.6% lower than the average in the WF8 3JP postcode area
  • and 4.4% higher 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 29 May 2019, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in WF8 3JP

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
818 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£248,895
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£304
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

Gate Cottage, Wentbridge, Pontefract, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF8 3JP has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 29 May 2019.

This property uses an oil-fired boiler with radiators as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from main heating system. The windows are mostly double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 28 Jan 2014, when the property was rated C. The current rating of D reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 14.5%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency changing from good to average, while the heating system type remained the same (boiler and radiators, oil).
  • The hot water energy efficiency changing from good to average, while the system remained as from main system.
  • 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 sandstone, as built, no insulation (assumed) to solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from poor to very poor.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 8% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 45% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, oil
Average
Hot Water
From main system
Average
Roof
Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Mostly double glazing
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 45% of fixed outlets
Good

Sale History

Today
£248,895
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+8 %
26 Aug 2022
£230,000
Freehold
0 %
19 Oct 2020
£230,000
Freehold
+31.4 %
20 May 2016
£175,000
Freehold
+400 %
12 Jan 2001
£35,000
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

Nearby Properties

rooms: 3
size: 1249 sq ft
sale price: £242,500
sale date: 16 Dec 2025
rooms: 5
size: 1076 sq ft
sale price: £425,000
sale date: 26 Aug 2022
rooms: 5
size: 1539 sq ft
sale price: £290,000
sale date: 12 Aug 2022
rooms: 4
size: 1173 sq ft
sale price: £272,000
sale date: 27 Jun 2022
rooms: 3
size: 840 sq ft
sale price: £170,000
sale date: 1 Apr 2022

Data Sources

The property at Gate Cottage, Wentbridge, Pontefract, WF8 3JP appears four times in HM Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 26 Aug 2022. It also has three Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) records, the earliest dating back to 29 May 2019. We use this information to estimate the property's characteristics, flood risk profile and current market value.

This website uses public sector information from:

These datasets are licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0 .

StreetScan.co.uk is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or associated with HM Land Registry, DESNZ, MHCLG, Defra or the Environment Agency.


Disclaimer: StreetScan.co.uk makes all reasonable efforts to ensure that the information provided on this website is current and accurate. However, no warranties or representations are made regarding its completeness, accuracy, suitability or reliability. Property values, flood risk assessments and other derived information are estimates based on publicly available datasets and should not be relied upon as professional, legal, surveying, environmental, financial or insurance advice. StreetScan.co.uk expressly disclaims all liability for any loss, damage, cost or expense arising directly or indirectly from the use of, or reliance upon, information provided on this website.