20 Water Lane

    20, WATER LANE, PONTEFRACT, PONTEFRACT, WF8 2JX

    This detached freehold property on Water Lane last sold in August 1996 for £72,000. Based on price growth in the WF8 district since then, its estimated current value is £286,692 — placing it in the 46th percentile nationally and the 71st percentile within WF8. The property covers 62 m² (667 sq ft), giving an estimated value of £4,624 per m². The EPC rating is D, with a potential rating of C.

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    Type

    Detached

    Tenure

    Freehold

    Floor Area

    667 sq ft

    62 m²

    Last Sale Price

    £72,000

    Aug 1996

    Estimated Valuation

    £286,692

    Est. £/sq ft

    £430/sq ft

    £4,624/m²

    Property Details

    TypeDetached
    TenureFreehold
    Built formSemi-Detached
    Construction ageEngland and Wales: 1950-1966
    Habitable rooms4
    Main fuelmains gas (not community)
    EPC currentD
    EPC potentialC
    Floor area667 sq ft (62 m²)
    EPC dateMay 2026
    WallsCavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
    HeatingBoiler and radiators, mains gas

    Transaction History

    9 Aug 1996

    £72,000

    Key Metrics

    Estimated valuation£286,692
    Value per sq ft / m²£430/sq ft (£4,624/m²)
    Estimated gross yieldNot available
    Implied monthly rentNot available
    WF8 district percentile71st percentile
    National percentile46th percentile

    District Context — WF8

    See wider trends for WF8

    WF8 covers parts of the Wakefield district in West Yorkshire, situated in the heartland of the region. It is a mixed residential area with a blend of suburban and semi-rural character, offering practical family living and affordability.

    Average Property Price - WF8

    £237,777

    25

    National percentile

    12 month avg at 31 Jul 2026

    Average Net Household Income - WF8

    £35,873

    37

    National percentile

    2023 census data

    10-Year Annualised Price Growth - WF8

    3.0%

    46

    National percentile

    Estimate at 31 Jul 2026

    10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - WF

    4.0%

    55

    National percentile

    Estimate at 31 Jul 2026

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