Detached and Semi-detached House Trend (£)
Pontefract South, Wakefield, England
WF8 4LR is in the Wakefield local authority (E08000036). The property market in the WF8 4LR postcode area had 3 properties sold in 2021, with an average value of £248667. Across the WF8 area, there were 480 properties sold in 2021, with an average value of £219925.
Property market | £194,966 for a semi-detached property | |
Airport access | Closest airport is Leeds Bradford (18.6 miles) | |
Broadband | 68.9mbps average broadband speeds (fast broadband for UK) | |
Socio-economic status | Ranked 486 out of 573 in England & Wales for % of residents in higher managerial positions and 193 out of 573 for residents who are long-term unemployed (Normanton, Pontefract and Castleford level) | |
Community | Median age is 41.6 | Happiness is Below Average for West Yorkshire, Average for UK | |
Crime | 5.0 burglaries per 1k people (Wakefield) | |
Commute (approx) | - Leeds (23 mins) - York (59 mins) | |
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£194,966 for a semi-detached property | |
Closest airport is Leeds Bradford (18.6 miles) | |
68.9mbps average broadband speeds (fast broadband for UK) | |
Median age is 41.6 | Happiness is Below Average for West Yorkshire, Average for UK | |
Ranked 486 out of 573 in England & Wales for % of residents in higher managerial positions193 out of 573 for residents who are long-term unemployed (Normanton, Pontefract and Castleford level) | |
5.0 burglaries per 1k people (Wakefield) | |
- Leeds (23 mins) - York (59 mins) |
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Places to live if you commute to Waterloo UK towns & villages recommended by us Top locations by % of residents in high income jobsThe property market in Kings Mead has had a steep increase over the last few years but slowing growth. On average, a detached house costs £333,811, which is up 5.4% on last year. A semi-detached house on average costs £194,966, a terraced house £158,557 and a flat £103,014. Renting a two bedroom flat will cost you £539 per month. Property prices in Kings Mead are similar to the average property prices across West Yorkshire and are slightly lower compared to other locations with a similar density in England. When looking at the annual change in property prices in Kings Mead, prices have risen much more quickly than the annual average price change seen across the West Yorkshire region.
Property data is based on Wakefield level pricing data and is as at September 2023 (publicised 15 November 2023)
Detached and Semi-detached House Trend (£)
Example House Purchases (2023)
Listed below are some recent property purchases in the area, to give you an idea of the market. Click on a postcode if you would like to see view data on that specific area of Kings Mead, or click here to view the longer list of property transactions in WF8 4LR.
Address | Value | Sell Date |
78, Larks Hill, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 4LR | £165,500 | 05/03/2023 |
Address | Value | Sell Date |
78, Larks Hill, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 4LR | £165,500 | 05/03/2023 |
Address | Value | Sell Date |
78, Larks Hill, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 4LR | £165,500 | 05/03/2023 |
Address | Value | Sell Date |
78, Larks Hill, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 4LR | £165,500 | 05/03/2023 |
Train Station | Distance from Kings Mead | Commute optionsClick to view route details |
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Castleford A relatively quiet station. Station footfall changed +0% from the previous year. | Nearby |
- Leeds (26 mins - Northern Trains - £104 monthly fare) View details - York (1 change(s) - 59 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Manchester Piccadilly (1 change(s) - 104 mins - TransPennine Express) View details - Birmingham New Street (1 change(s) - 155 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Kings Cross (1 change(s) - 163 mins - Grand Central) View details |
Moorthorpe A relatively quiet station. Station footfall changed +4% from the previous year. | Nearby |
- Leeds (27 mins - CrossCountry) View details - York (52 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Manchester Piccadilly (2 change(s) - 89 mins - TransPennine Express) View details - Birmingham New Street (93 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Kings Cross (2 change(s) - 146 mins - London North Eastern Railway) View details - Bristol Temple Meads (1 change(s) - 180 mins - CrossCountry) View details |
Featherstone A very quiet station station. Station footfall changed +22% from the previous year. | Nearby |
- Leeds (1 change(s) - 36 mins - Northern Trains) View details - York (2 change(s) - 71 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Manchester Piccadilly (2 change(s) - 116 mins - TransPennine Express) View details - Birmingham New Street (3 change(s) - 137 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Kings Cross (2 change(s) - 157 mins - Grand Central) View details |
Pontefract Tanshelf A very quiet station station. Station footfall changed +37% from the previous year. | Nearby |
- Leeds (1 change(s) - 40 mins - Northern Trains) View details - York (2 change(s) - 75 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Manchester Piccadilly (2 change(s) - 120 mins - TransPennine Express) View details - Birmingham New Street (3 change(s) - 141 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Kings Cross (2 change(s) - 153 mins - Grand Central) View details |
South Elmsall A relatively quiet station. Station footfall changed +5% from the previous year. | Nearby |
- Leeds (35 mins - Northern Trains - £134 monthly fare) View details - York (1 change(s) - 51 mins - Grand Central) View details - Manchester Piccadilly (1 change(s) - 116 mins - TransPennine Express) View details - Kings Cross (1 change(s) - 127 mins - London North Eastern Railway) View details - Birmingham New Street (1 change(s) - 130 mins - CrossCountry) View details |
Pontefract Monkhill A relatively quiet station. Station footfall changed +7% from the previous year. | Nearby |
- Leeds (1 change(s) - 43 mins - Northern Trains) View details - York (1 change(s) - 69 mins - Grand Central) View details - Manchester Piccadilly (2 change(s) - 123 mins - TransPennine Express) View details - Kings Cross (136 mins - Grand Central) View details - Birmingham New Street (3 change(s) - 144 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Cambridge (1 change(s) - 148 mins - Govia Thameslink Railway (Great Northern)) View details - Highbury & Islington (1 change(s) - 149 mins - Govia Thameslink Railway (Great Northern)) View details - London St Pancras (1 change(s) - 153 mins - Thameslink) View details - London Bridge (1 change(s) - 168 mins - Thameslink) View details |
Kings Mead has a healthy number of schools nearby to choose from. There are a mix of both primary and secondary schools nearby, including St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, which was was rated as outstanding in 2018. Example schools in the area are listed below, with some information on their rating and access criteria.
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School | Type | Outstanding? |
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | Yes - 2018 |
The King's School | Secondary school Academy converter - Mixed | Yes - 2014 |
High Well School | Secondary school Community special school - Mixed | No |
The Featherstone Academy | Secondary school Academy sponsor led - Mixed | No |
Pontefract Larks Hill Junior and Infant School | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | No |
Carleton High School | Secondary school Academy converter - Mixed | No |
Pontefract Halfpenny Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | No |
Pontefract Carleton Park Junior and Infant School | Primary Academy sponsor led - Mixed | No |
St Giles C of E Academy | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | No |
School | Type | Latest Rating | Parent View Reviews (if available) | Ofsted Report (if available) | Address |
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | 1: Outstanding (3/8/2012) | Ofsted Report Link | Pontefract | |
The Featherstone Academy | Secondary school Academy sponsor led - Mixed | 2: Good (2/8/2017) | 29 submissions 49.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy | Ofsted Report Link | Pontefract |
Pontefract Larks Hill Junior and Infant School | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | 2: Good (7/8/2015) | Ofsted Report Link | Pontefract | |
The King's School | Secondary school Academy converter - Mixed | 2: Good (10/13/2022) | 119 submissions 81.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy | Ofsted Report Link | Pontefract |
Carleton High School | Secondary school Academy converter - Mixed | 2: Good (7/5/2019) | Ofsted Report Link | Pontefract | |
Pontefract Halfpenny Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | 2: Good (2/7/2019) | Ofsted Report Link | Pontefract | |
Pontefract Carleton Park Junior and Infant School | Primary Academy sponsor led - Mixed | 2: Good (7/11/2019) | Ofsted Report Link | Pontefract | |
High Well School | Secondary school Community special school - Mixed | 2: Good (5/4/2017) | 12 submissions 84.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy | Ofsted Report Link | Pontefract |
St Giles C of E Academy | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | 2: Good (10/1/2015) | Ofsted Report Link | Pontefract |
School | Type |
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 1: Outstanding (3/8/2012) |
The Featherstone Academy Ofsted report | Secondary school Latest rating - 2: Good (2/8/2017) 29 submissions 49.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy |
Pontefract Larks Hill Junior and Infant School Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (7/8/2015) |
The King's School Ofsted report | Secondary school Latest rating - 2: Good (10/13/2022) 119 submissions 81.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy |
Carleton High School Ofsted report | Secondary school Latest rating - 2: Good (7/5/2019) |
Pontefract Halfpenny Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (2/7/2019) |
Pontefract Carleton Park Junior and Infant School Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (7/11/2019) |
High Well School Ofsted report | Secondary school Latest rating - 2: Good (5/4/2017) 12 submissions 84.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy |
St Giles C of E Academy Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (10/1/2015) |
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Average speed | 68.9 mbps |
% households with superfast broadband access | 96.6% |
% households unable to access decent broadband | 0.8% |
WF8 4LR | UK Average | |
% of premises with 0 to 2 Mbps download speed | 0.0% | |
% of premises with 2 to 5 Mbps download speed | 0.0% | |
% of premises with 5 to 10 Mbps download speed | 0.0% | |
% of premises with 10 to 30 Mbps download speed | 0.0% | |
% of premises with 30 to 300Mbps download speed | 0.0% | 34% (96% have access to at least 30Mbps) |
% of premises with greater than 300Mbps download speed | 100.0% | 62% |
Kings Mead has a good numbers of stores nearby to choose from, including: Asda Pontefract Supermarket, Farmfoods Carleton Pontefract, Iceland Pontefract, M&S Pontefract SF, Morrisons Carleton Pontefract, Tesco Pontefract Express, Tesco Pontefract Superstore. There are many pubs and bars nearby, including: Ambience, Ancient Borough Arms, Barley Mow Hotel, Bar Liquid, Beastfair Vaults, Bigfellas, Carleton, Duke of Milan, Elephant Hotel, Head Hunters Gentl... (see map below for more bars and associated links). Regarding restaurants and other types of eateries, we found many nearby, including: A1 Football Factory, Abduls, Admiral Casino, Al-Jamil Balti Restaurant, Alleyc'Zam, Aramark, Baxterstorey, Blondies Brewhouse & Bakes, Chatta's, Evang... (see map below for more). There is a wide range of cafes and coffee shops in the area, including: Angies Cafe, Cafe @ The Park, Court House Cafe, Magistrates Market, DJ's Cafe Patisserie, The Coffee Lounge @ Newman Galleries, The Pavillion Cafe, Po... (see map below for more). WF8 4LR has a range of train stations and schools nearby, as shown in the map below.
Relative to the UK as a whole, West Yorkshire has a very high crime rate (121 crimes reported per thousand people). Kings Mead has a consistent crime rate as this, with 119 crimes reported per thousand people. In regards to burglaries, Kings Mead has a slightly higher rate (5 burglaries per thousand people) than an average location in the UK with the same density. Source: ONS
Crimes per 1k population
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