Sold STC Town house

2 HILL TOP MEWS

KNOTTINGLEY, WEST YORKSHIRE WF11 8JD

2 beds Listed 16 Jan 2016 (-3815d)

£100,000

Guide Price

Reduced on 12 Feb 2016

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Last sold

£102,000 May 2016

Local average

£143,167 (-30.2%)

Deprivation

Decile 3 (8,372 of 33,755)

Street crime

121 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

  • GUIDE PRICE £100,000 - £110,000
  • Open Plan Extended Dining Kitchen
  • Modern Fixtures & Fitting Throughout
  • Garage & Off Street Parking
  • Loft Space
  • Landscaped Rear Garden

Additional details

Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes

Description

SUMMARY
EXTENDED brick built two / three bedroom mid town house
GUIDE PRICE £100,000 - £110,0000 A superbly presented extended two / three bedroom town house has to offer. Situated in this convenient location close to local amenities, having easy access to both road and rail networks


DESCRIPTION
Situated in this popular location, conveniently placed for all the amenities that Knottingley has to offer and with easy access to both road and rail networks for those wishing to commute is this extended brick built two / three bedroom mid town house. Ideal for the younger or more mature persons alike this property offers deceptively spacious accommodation and is presented to a superb standard in a contemporary style throughout. Having the usual requirements of gas central heating, uPVC double glazing and cavity wall insulation and benefitting from immaculate landscaped gardens with off street parking and garage to the rear the internal accommodation, which must be viewed to fully appreciate the space and quality this lovely home has to offer, briefly comprises spacious Lounge, Dining Room and stunning contemporary style Kitchen. To the first floor there are two good sized Bedrooms and modern House Bathroom whilst to the second floor there is a further spacious room, currently used as a third bedroom. Outside to the front of the property there are gardens whilst to the rear there is a off street parking, a garage and enclosed gardens.

Lounge 16' 9" min x 11' 2" ( 5.11m min x 3.40m )
The focal point of this reception room is the feature tiled chimney breast incorporating a contemporary timber fire surround with marble hearth and insert housing a pebbled fire. With esolid oak flooring, ceiling coving, central heating radiator and having stairs leading to the first floor. With window looking out to the front of the property.

Dining Room 11' 3" x 8' 2" ( 3.43m x 2.49m )
With laminate flooring, ceiling coving, central heating radiator and having a square arch leading into……………….

Kitchen 9' 7" x 8' 8" ( 2.92m x 2.64m )
This superbly fitted kitchen has a comprehensive range of contemporary units to both high and low level incorporating spaces for appliances and with plumbing for washing machine. Set within the laminate worktops there is a one and a half bowl sink unit with chrome pedestal tap over and a four ring electric hob with electric oven under and a stainless steel extractor hood above. With part tiling to walls and having a uPVC / glazed door with window to the side leading out to the rear garden.

First Floor Landing 
With cieling coving.

Bedroom 1 11' x 9' 5" excluding wardrobes ( 3.35m x 2.87m excluding wardrobes )
With window to the front of the property and having a range of built in contemporary mirror fronted wardrobes.

Bedroom 2 11' 4" x 8' 5" ( 3.45m x 2.57m )
Having a window to the front of the property and with central heating radiator. With stairs leading to second floor room.

House Bathroom 8' x 5' 6" ( 2.44m x 1.68m )
Having three piece modern white suite with contemporary chrome fittings comprising shaped bath with shower over and vanity unit with cupboard under incorporating a concealed cistern low level w.c. and wash hand basin. With part tiling to walls, tiling to floor, chrome ladder style radiator, ceiling coving and down lighters.

Second Floor 

Study / Hobbies Room 10' 11" x 10' 10" ( 3.33m x 3.30m )
This spacious flexible room is currently used as a third bedroom and has a built in storage cupboard housing the central heating boiler, central heating radiator, access to eaves storage and with velux window in roof.

Outside 
To the front of the property there are rock edged pebbled gardens with steps leading to the front door and across from the access path there are further gardens laid to lawn with mature tree and stone boundary wall. To the rear there are immaculately presented gardens having a paved patio and beyond astro turfed lawns. To the rear there is an outbuilding housing a fish pond. The garden is of an enclosed nature having boundary fences and to the rear a gate leads to the single garage and off street parking.


DIRECTIONS
The property can be approached by leaving Pontefract town centre along Southgate. Continue on to Knottingley Road and after leaving Pontefract behind proceed into Knottingley. At the Hill Top traffic lights continue straight ahead and after passing Morrisons supermarket on the right hand side Hill Top Mews will be found on the left hand side and number two will be found identified by the William H. Brown for sale board.



1. MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS: Intending purchasers will be asked to produce identification documentation at a later stage and we would ask for your co-operation in order that there will be no delay in agreeing the sale.
2. General: While we endeavour to make our sales particulars fair, accurate and reliable, they are only a general guide to the property and, accordingly, if there is any point which is of particular importance to you, please contact the office and we will be pleased to check the position for you, especially if you are contemplating travelling some distance to view the property.
3. Measurements: These approximate room sizes are only intended as general guidance. You must verify the dimensions carefully before ordering carpets or any built-in furniture.
4. Services: Please note we have not tested the services or any of the equipment or appliances in this property, accordingly we strongly advise prospective buyers to commission their own survey or service reports before finalising their offer to purchase.
5. THESE PARTICULARS ARE ISSUED IN GOOD FAITH BUT DO NOT CONSTITUTE REPRESENTATIONS OF FACT OR FORM PART OF ANY OFFER OR CONTRACT. THE MATTERS REFERRED TO IN THESE PARTICULARS SHOULD BE INDEPENDENTLY VERIFIED BY PROSPECTIVE BUYERS OR TENANTS. NEITHER SEQUENCE (UK) LIMITED NOR ANY OF ITS EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS HAS ANY AUTHORITY TO MAKE OR GIVE ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY WHATEVER IN RELATION TO THIS PROPERTY.

Listed by

Pontefract

Sequence (UK) Limited - Connells

Reference: 52718056

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

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EPC Graphs

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FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #5854464

Property Details

Street: 2 Hill Top Mews

Town: KNOTTINGLEY

Postcode: WF11 8JD

Installation Details

Items: 4 windows and 2 doors

Certificate Issued: 21/07/2008

Work Completed: 10/07/2008

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

What is FENSA? FENSA (Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme) is a government-authorised scheme that monitors building regulation compliance for replacement windows and doors. Certificates indicate that work was completed by FENSA-approved installers.

Price history

20% since 2005

Event Date Price % change
Sold 19/05/2016 (10 years ago) £102,000 +20%
Sold 11/02/2005 (21 years ago) £85,000

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.

Sold Comparables

Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.

Address Price Date Type
Same street 10 HILL TOP MEWS, KNOTTINGLEY, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF11 8JD £142,000 21/01/2026 Terraced
Same street 3 HILL TOP MEWS, KNOTTINGLEY, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF11 8JD £105,000 23/01/2024 Terraced
Same street 3 HILL TOP MEWS, KNOTTINGLEY, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF11 8JD £110,000 20/05/2022 Terraced
Same street 9 HILL TOP MEWS, KNOTTINGLEY, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF11 8JD £133,000 20/05/2022 Terraced
Same street 5 HILL TOP MEWS, KNOTTINGLEY, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF11 8JD £123,000 16/05/2022 Terraced
Same street 4 HILL TOP MEWS, KNOTTINGLEY, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF11 8JD £118,000 14/12/2021 Terraced
BLUEBELL FORGE HILL LANE, KNOTTINGLEY, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF11 8HG £130,000 03/11/2021 Terraced

Street average: £121,833 (6 sales)

Area average: £130,000 (1 sale)

Capital growth trend

Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).

5y growth 46.9%
10y growth 7%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Wakefield. Series: Terraced. As of March 2026.

1y (index) 3%
5y (index) 25.1%
10y (index) 61.3%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Wakefield. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £715/mo
Realistic £794/mo
Optimistic £873/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Wakefield.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Wakefield: £593/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Hill Top Belvior Drive 0.1 miles
Bus stop Hill Top Forge Hill Lane 0.1 miles
Shop The Laundry Room 0.3 miles
Shop Unknown 0.3 miles
Train station Knottingley 0.4 miles
Train station Pontefract Monkhill 2.3 miles
Hospital Pontefract Hospital 2.7 miles
Hospital Selby New War Memorial Hospital 8.4 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 53
Criminal damage and arson 19
Anti-social behaviour 11
Other theft 11
Other crime 7
Public order 6
Shoplifting 5
Burglary 3
Vehicle crime 3
Drugs 1
Possession of weapons 1
Theft from the person 1
Total incidents 121

Within 1 mile during Apr 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).

Schools nearby

Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.

Name Type Distance Ofsted
St Botolphs CE Academy Primary 0.4 miles (Inspected (no overall grade))
The Vale Primary Academy Primary 0.4 miles (Inspected (no overall grade))
England Lane Academy Primary 0.5 miles Outstanding — 17 Sep 2024
De Lacy Academy Secondary 0.5 miles Outstanding — 5 Jul 2022
Simpson's Lane Academy Primary 0.7 miles Good — 26 Jun 2012

Rental Comparables

Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.

Title Rent Beds Distance As seen on
2 Bed Bungalow, Saltersgate Avenue, WF11 £900/mo 2 0.13 miles OpenRent
2 Bed End Terrace, Kings Villas, WF11 £850/mo 2 0.17 miles OpenRent
2 Bed Bungalow, Spawd Bone Lane, WF11 £1,200/mo 2 0.27 miles OpenRent
2 Bed Flat, Weeland Road, WF11 £475/mo 2 0.57 miles OpenRent
2 Bed Flat, Weeland Road, WF11 £500/mo 2 0.65 miles OpenRent
2 Bed Flat, Wharfe House Apartments, WF11 £675/mo 2 0.71 miles OpenRent
2 Bed Flat, The Waterfront, WF11 £750/mo 2 0.71 miles OpenRent
2 Bed Bungalow, Sandringham Road, WF11 £900/mo 2 1.01 miles OpenRent

Average rent: £781/mo (8 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.8%
Max investor price (0.8%) £100,000
Target investor price (1%) £80,000
Gross yield 9.6%
Cost-to-rent ratio 10.4×
Monthly cashflow £301/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI 12.5%
  • Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
  • Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
  • Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
  • Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).
  • Cost-to-rent — Price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables). Under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed.
  • Cashflow — Rent minus mortgage, 10% maintenance, £25/mo compliance. Assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term.
  • ROI — Annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).