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The average house price in Pontefract is £228,596 using HM Land Registry data.

The average property price increased by £24,397 (12.18%) over the last 5 years and increased by £4,876 (2.22%) over the last 12 months.

Over the last year, there were 424 residential property sales – a decrease of 0 transactions (0.00%) relative to the previous year. The majority of house sales (115) were in the £166,000 - £212,000 range. Then came properties in the £212,000 - £258,000 range, where 82 were sold within this price bracket.

Excluding fall throughs, properties are taking an average of 47 days to sell (from being listed to completion) and the average difference between asking and sold prices is £-8,638 (-3%).

In Nov 2025, there were 57 new estate agency instructions, 24 agreed home sales and 23 property price reductions.

5-Year Average Property Prices in Pontefract

12.18%

Property prices in Pontefract increased by 12.18% in last 5 years.

The trend shows the general price tendency over the last 5 years, ignoring all month-to-month fluctuations where anomalies - typically over or underpriced property sales - can skew results. These monthly variations typically do not have any long-term relevance.

We have used linear regression method. The volume of sales in a month is used to put more weight on months with a larger number of properties sold. Additionally, weighting decreases the impact of months with low sales volumes as well as the most recent month - which may consist of incomplete data. Such months have a higher variation of average sale values which may conceal the underlying trend.

From a statistical perspective, we use the least squares method to fit the trend line and weights are equal to the volume of sales squared. The volume of sales is not shown explicitly in the above plot. Also note the time lag for HM Land Registry data to appear (typically 2 to 3 months).

Average Property Prices in Pontefract Over the Last Year

2.22%

Property prices in Pontefract increased by 2.22% in last 12 months.

The trend shows the general price tendency over the last 12 months, ignoring all month-to-month fluctuations where anomalies - typically over or underpriced property sales - can skew results. These monthly variations typically do not have any long-term relevance.

Property Market Heat Gauge for Pontefract - Nov 2025

Our Property Market Heat Gauge looks at how long properties in your postcode district have been on the open market before being changed to sold 'Subject to Contract' ('STC') or 'Under Offer' on Rightmove (the UK's leading property portal).

At 41 to 60 days, the broad evidence suggests that the market is reasonably slow moving. Although some sellers in your postcode may be willing to wait up to 9 weeks, this data would suggest that estate agents may be overvaluing properties. In such scenarios, some vendors may either choose to wait for the market to pick up (which may result in relisting the property at a later date).Others simply reduce the price to a level that will entice more buyer interest or approach a sell house fast or auction company like Property Solvers.

Please note that this is not an indicator of how quickly property sales are taking to complete (i.e. to go through the whole conveyancing process). This measurement also does not take into account the risk of home sales falling through.

No. of New Instructions Over the Last 12 Months in Pontefract

Using local estate agency reported data, this chart illustrates the number of properties that have come on to the market.

No. of Agreed Home Sales Over the Last 12 Months in Pontefract

Using local estate agency reported data, this chart illustrates the number of property sales agreed. Note that these figures are not fully reflective of properties completed (sold and registered as such at HM Land Registry).

No. of Properties with Price Reductions in Pontefract

Using local estate agency reported data, this chart illustrates the number of properties which have been seen their prices dropped (typically due to a lack of buyer interest).

Average Annual House Prices in the Pontefract since 1995

Using HM Land Registry data, this chart displays average annual house prices in the Pontefract area since 1995.

Recent Property Sales in Pontefract

Address	Initial Price	Sold Price	Price Change	First Listed Date	Sold Date	Days to Sell
59 Kingsway, Pontefract, WF8 1JN	£180,000	£170,000	-£10,000	02 Sep 2025	19 Dec 2025	108 Days
The Bungalow, Westfield Avenue, Pontefract, WF8 4NN	£385,000	£385,000	£0	02 Jul 2025	17 Dec 2025	168 Days
23 Chatsworth Avenue, Pontefract, WF8 2UP	£350,000	£345,000	-£5,000	07 Nov 2025	12 Dec 2025	35 Days
37 Robson Close, Pontefract, WF8 3PZ	£225,000	£215,000	-£10,000	28 Jul 2025	12 Dec 2025	137 Days
9 Wolsey Avenue, Pontefract, WF8 4AU	£190,000	£180,000	-£10,000	26 Jun 2025	11 Dec 2025	168 Days
5 Portland Croft, Pontefract, WF8 4SN	£474,950	£474,950	£0	15 Feb 2025	10 Dec 2025	298 Days
4 Hartley Way, Pontefract, WF8 2FR	£230,000	£230,000	£0	03 Jul 2025	08 Dec 2025	158 Days
27 Carleton Park Road, Pontefract, WF8 3PR	£230,000	£230,000	£0	18 Aug 2025	08 Dec 2025	112 Days
7 Castle Mews, Pontefract, WF8 1AH	£100,000	£92,500	-£7,500	27 Jul 2025	05 Dec 2025	131 Days
18 Lake View, Pontefract, WF8 1JJ	£200,000	£200,000	£0	02 Aug 2025	05 Dec 2025	125 Days
63 St Giles Mount, Pontefract, WF8 4BJ	£140,000	£140,000	£0	30 May 2025	01 Dec 2025	185 Days
18 Birch Way, Pontefract, WF8 2FW	£210,000	£210,000	£0	11 Feb 2025	01 Dec 2025	293 Days
5 Shortwall Court, Pontefract, WF8 4SZ	£325,000	£325,000	£0	07 Nov 2025	01 Dec 2025	24 Days
Carleton Cottage, Carleton Road, Pontefract, WF8 3RN	£475,000	£440,000	-£35,000	31 Mar 2025	28 Nov 2025	242 Days
12 Holme Farm Way, Pontefract, WF8 3FB	£355,000	£347,500	-£7,500	07 Apr 2025	28 Nov 2025	235 Days
9 Monckton Road, Pontefract, WF8 2FN	£230,000	£230,000	£0	11 Jun 2025	28 Nov 2025	170 Days
16 Holme Farm Way, Pontefract, WF8 3FB	£340,000	£340,000	£0	12 Feb 2025	28 Nov 2025	289 Days
23 Denwell Terrace, Pontefract, WF8 1HT	£95,000	£90,000	-£5,000	22 Jul 2025	27 Nov 2025	128 Days
4 Abbey Mews, Pontefract, WF8 1TD	£324,995	£310,000	-£14,995	01 Apr 2025	20 Nov 2025	233 Days
3 Hampshire Close, Pontefract, WF8 2UG	£350,000	£348,000	-£2,000	07 Nov 2025	20 Nov 2025	13 Days

Most Expensive Streets in Pontefract

Postcode	Street	Area	Average	No. of Sales
WF8 3RY	Darrington Road	Pontefract	£781,666	3
WF8 4SN	Portland Croft	Pontefract	£511,650	3
WF8 3NP	Carleton Road	Pontefract	£468,333	3
WF8 3QN	Maple Avenue	Pontefract	£427,142	7
WF8 3RH	Carleton Park Avenue	Pontefract	£419,375	4
WF8 2RR	Mayors Walk	Pontefract	£417,533	3
WF8 3RD	Rutland Avenue	Pontefract	£403,750	4
WF8 4TE	Stubbs Close	Pontefract	£398,366	3
WF8 3QW	Maple Grove	Pontefract	£386,333	3
WF8 4NQ	Ackworth Road	Pontefract	£384,375	4

Least Expensive Streets in Pontefract

Postcode	Street	Area	Average	No. of Sales
WF8 1HL	Wilson Street	Pontefract	£69,933	3
WF8 1NN	Piper House	Deans Court	£70,750	4
WF8 4DB	Queens Hotel Apartments	Front Street, Pontefract	£71,500	9
WF8 1HU	Northgate Lodge Skinner Lane	Pontefract	£79,307	13
WF8 1NS	Gascoigne House	Cromwell Mount	£81,430	18
WF8 1NY	Treasurers House	Cromwell Mount	£81,600	5
WF8 2NL	Rosa Court	Pontefract	£82,100	4
WF8 1EH	Castle View	Pontefract	£83,666	3
WF8 1LZ	Northgate Lodge Skinner Lane	Pontefract	£85,411	17
WF8 1AH	Castle Mews	Pontefract	£89,434	13