Real sold price data from HM Land Registry · Last 5 years · Excludes most recent 3 months (reporting lag)
Property Market Overview — Pontefract has seen steady transaction activity with over 8,400 sales in five years, though prices have declined significantly. The mean price sits at £224,000, but the median of £175,000 reflects a market where many properties cluster at lower values. Recent 12-month average pricing stands at £169,388, indicating continued softening from earlier in the period.
Property Types and Price Differences — Semi-detached homes dominate the market and command the highest volume at nearly 3,500 sales, averaging £180,166. Terraced properties are notably cheaper at £132,647 and form the second-largest category. Detached homes are roughly 1.7 times the price of semi-detached, reaching £304,037, while flats remain the most affordable option at under £90,000 on average.
Price Trends Over Time — Values have trended downward across the five-year window, falling 27.7% from 2021 to present. The steepest drop occurred between 2023 and 2024, though prices have stabilised somewhat since, with 2024 and 2025 showing minor fluctuations around the £220,000 mark before the recent dip to £169,388.
What Stands Out — The gap between cheapest and most expensive recent sales is substantial, ranging from £52,500 to £355,000, suggesting a diverse market serving different buyer profiles. Semi-detached and terraced homes together account for the vast majority of transactions, making them the backbone of local activity.
| Street | Sales | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|
| Barnsley Road | 100 | £157,598 |
| Pontefract Road | 88 | £326,637 |
| Wakefield Road | 88 | £245,174 |
| Victoria Street | 63 | £98,224 |
| Carleton Road | 57 | £295,633 |
| Mill Lane | 48 | £134,433 |
| Ackworth Road | 45 | £273,460 |
| Featherstone Lane | 44 | £138,659 |
| Turnberry Avenue | 43 | £249,611 |
| Princes Drive | 39 | £411,130 |
| Date | Address | Postcode | Price | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | 19 Mill Cottages | WF7 5DA | £135,000 | Terraced |
| Jan 2026 | 4 Mowell Croft | WF8 3FD | £162,000 | Terraced |
| Jan 2026 | 12 Shoe Market | WF8 1AP | £205,000 | Other |
| Jan 2026 | 21 Sunny Bank | WF9 5DJ | £153,000 | Semi-detached |
| Jan 2026 | 13 King Street | WF8 4AH | £130,000 | Terraced |
| Jan 2026 | 44 Providence Green | WF8 1ST | £207,000 | Semi-detached |
| Jan 2026 | 17 Mallard Mews | WF9 2SF | £52,500 | Flat |
| Jan 2026 | 126 Monkhill Lane | WF8 1RT | £125,000 | Semi-detached |
| Jan 2026 | 27 Bluebell Walk | WF8 4RY | £355,000 | Detached |
| Dec 2025 | 12 Mount Pleasant Street | WF7 6JW | £114,000 | Terraced |
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Prices in Pontefract have decreased by 28% over the past 5 years. The current mean price is £224,000 and the median is £175,000.
The mean average property price in Pontefract is £224,000 based on 8,429 sales over the last 5 years. The median price (the middle value, less affected by extremes) is £175,000.
The most expensive property type in Pontefract is detached homes, averaging £304,037. The most affordable is flats, averaging £89,541. There have been 8,429 total sales in the last 5 years.
There have been 8,429 property sales recorded in Pontefract over the past 5 years, based on HM Land Registry data. The busiest street is Barnsley Road with 100 sales.
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