For sale End of terrace

50 FAIRFIELD AVENUE

PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE WF8 4DY

3 beds 1 baths 861 sq ft Listed 3 Jul 2026 (-52d)

£184,950

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

80 m²

EPC rating

E

Year built

England and Wales: 1900-1929

Last sold

£88,000 Jul 2024

Price per m²

£2,312/m²

Local average

£152,019 (+21.7%)

Deprivation

Decile 3 (7,557 of 33,755)

Street crime

232 incidents within 1 mile (Jun 2026)

Key features

  • Fully Refurbished End Terrace House
  • Two Spacious Reception Rooms
  • Luxury Fully Fitted Kitchen In Grey Gloss
  • Three Good-Sized Bedrooms
  • Bathroom With Modern White Suite & Fitted Shower
  • Small Rear Yard
  • Council Tax Band A
  • EPC Grade E
  • Freehold
  • OFFERED WITH NO UPPER CHAIN - VIEWING HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

Additional details

Garden
Yes

Description

We are delighted to offer this stunningly refurbished property to the market, offering an ideal purchase for first time buyers. Fully fitted with new carpets and flooring throughout, the property benefits from two reception rooms, a recently upgraded stylish kitchen with a number of integrated appliances and newly fitted bathroom. Located within walking distance to Pontefract town centre and with great commuter links by both car and rail.
This property presents an excellent opportunity for those seeking a home with character in a vibrant community. With its blend of traditional features and modern convenience, this end terrace house is ready to welcome its new owners. Don’t miss the chance to make this charming residence your own.

Entrance Hall - 4.37 x 0.89 (14'4" x 2'11") - Composite door with glazed light over, understairs storage cupboard and access to the

Lounge - 3.64 x 3.42 (11'11" x 11'2") - Good sized family living space with brand new carpets, front facing window, coving to ceiling and central heating radiator. Twin timber and glazed doors lead through to the

Dining / Sitting Room - 3.94 x 3.73 (12'11" x 12'2") - Spacious and filled with light, having a bay window overlooking the courtyard, central heating radiator and coving to ceiling. Staircase leading to the first floor

Kitchen - 3.80 x 2.37 (12'5" x 7'9") - Recently renovated kitchen with a range of quality grey high gloss base and wall units, integrated washing machine, dishwasher and fridge freezer, with separate integrated wine cooler. Includes a ceramic extractor hood and electric ceramic hob and built in electric oven. Window to side elevation and door leading to rear courtyard.

First Floor Landing - Access to the loft

Bedroom 1 - 3.43 x 2.78 (11'3" x 9'1") - Bright and airy room with window to front elevation, central heating radiator

Bedroom 2 - 3.72 x 3.06 plus recess (12'2" x 10'0" plus recess - Window to rear aspect with central heating radiator

Bedroom 3 - 3.43 x 1.79 (11'3" x 5'10") - Window to front elevation with central heating radiator.

Family Bathroom - 1.94 x 1.93 (6'4" x 6'3") - With a newly fitted 3 piece suite, panelled bath, shower over bath with glazed screen, modern PVC panelled walls, vinyl flooring and central heating radiator.

External - Property joins the footway to the front and to the rear is a small walled yard

Listed by

Pontefract

Crown Estate Agents

Reference: 90464844

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: E

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 25/06/2024

Expiry date: 24/06/2034

Current heating cost: £1,846/year

Potential heating cost: £1,227/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £29,510

Recommendations

  • 50 mm internal or external wall insulation (£4,000 - £14,000)
  • Floor insulation (suspended floor) (£800 - £1,200)
  • Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£10)
  • Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
  • High performance external doors (£10,000)
  • Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Registered land (INSPIRE)

INSPIRE registered land data is not available for this location yet.

Floorplans

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EPC Graphs

EE Rating

EE Rating

FENSA Certificates

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

FENSA Certificate #5293635

Property Details

Street: 50 Fairfield Avenue

Town: PONTEFRACT

Postcode: WF8 4DY

Installation Details

Items: 6 windows

Certificate Issued: 10/12/2007

Work Completed: 12/11/2007

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

Event Date Price % change
Listed for sale £184,950 +110.2%
Sold 19/07/2024 (2 years ago) £88,000

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
23 KING STREET, PONTEFRACT, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF8 4AH £132,000 09/12/2025 Terraced
2 QUEEN STREET, PONTEFRACT, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF8 4AF £173,000 14/11/2025 Terraced
11 QUEEN STREET, PONTEFRACT, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF8 4AF £130,000 10/10/2025 Terraced
46 QUEEN STREET, PONTEFRACT, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF8 4AF £125,000 19/08/2025 Terraced
24 BANKS AVENUE, PONTEFRACT, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF8 4DR £190,000 31/01/2025 Terraced
47 WAKEFIELD ROAD, PONTEFRACT, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF8 4HW £270,000 11/10/2024 Terraced
30 BANKS AVENUE, PONTEFRACT, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF8 4DR £150,000 18/12/2023 Terraced
5 ST BERNARDS AVENUE, PONTEFRACT, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF8 4EA £180,000 11/12/2023 Terraced
CONWAY CLIFTON AVENUE, PONTEFRACT, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF8 4AL £140,000 10/11/2023 Terraced
6 BANKS AVENUE, PONTEFRACT, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF8 4DL £202,000 03/11/2023 Terraced
Same street 36 FAIRFIELD AVENUE, PONTEFRACT, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF8 4DY £96,000 06/10/2023 Terraced
28 TANSHELF DRIVE, PONTEFRACT, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF8 4DH £115,000 15/08/2023 Terraced
18 BEECHWOOD AVENUE, PONTEFRACT, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF8 4ED £243,000 11/08/2023 Terraced
13 QUEEN STREET, PONTEFRACT, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF8 4AF £130,000 24/07/2023 Terraced
Same street 23 FAIRFIELD AVENUE, PONTEFRACT, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF8 4DY £90,000 11/07/2023 Terraced
24 LIME TREE AVENUE, PONTEFRACT, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF8 4AX £86,000 11/07/2023 Terraced
42 QUEEN STREET, PONTEFRACT, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF8 4AF £130,000 21/04/2023 Terraced
3 KING STREET, PONTEFRACT, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF8 4AH £119,500 25/11/2022 Terraced
51 QUEEN STREET, PONTEFRACT, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF8 4AF £122,500 11/11/2022 Terraced
18 BANKS AVENUE, PONTEFRACT, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF8 4DL £195,000 24/10/2022 Terraced
11 TANSHELF DRIVE, PONTEFRACT, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF8 4DH £105,000 14/10/2022 Terraced
26 BEECHWOOD AVENUE, PONTEFRACT, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF8 4ED £185,000 23/09/2022 Terraced
Same street 13 FAIRFIELD AVENUE, PONTEFRACT, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF8 4DY £105,000 16/06/2022 Terraced
Same street 49 FAIRFIELD AVENUE, PONTEFRACT, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF8 4DY £100,000 30/09/2021 Terraced

Street average: £97,750 (4 sales)

Area average: £156,150 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth -10.7%
10y growth 39.6%

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

1y (index) 2.9%
5y (index) 21.5%
10y (index) 56.5%

Rental Range

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

Low £717/mo
Realistic £797/mo
Optimistic £877/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Wakefield.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Leeds: £848/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Shop Fancy Footworks 0.0 miles
Bus stop Wakefield Road Banks Avenue 0.1 miles
Bus stop Wakefield Road Beechwood Avenue 0.1 miles
Shop Koronet 0.1 miles
Train station Pontefract Tanshelf 0.4 miles
Train station Pontefract Baghill 0.7 miles
Hospital Selby New War Memorial Hospital 11.6 miles
Hospital Lincoln Wing - A Block Entrance 11.6 miles
University Leeds Law School 12.0 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 83
Anti-social behaviour 38
Shoplifting 37
Criminal damage and arson 19
Other theft 13
Public order 12
Drugs 8
Other crime 7
Burglary 6
Vehicle crime 5
Bicycle theft 2
Robbery 2
Total incidents 232

Within 1 mile during Jun 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 Joseph's Catholic Primary School Primary 0.2 miles Good — 20 May 2024
The King's School Secondary 0.2 miles Good — 27 Nov 2022
Halfpenny Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School Primary 0.3 miles Good — 20 Mar 2019
Larks Hill Junior and Infant School Primary 0.5 miles Good — 10 Sep 2015
New College Pontefract Other 0.5 miles (No rating)

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
3 Bed Terraced House, Fairfield Avenue, WF8 £850/mo 3 0.01 miles OpenRent
3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Westbourne Road, WF8 £900/mo 3 0.06 miles OpenRent
3 Bed Terraced House, Wakefield Road, WF8 £850/mo 3 0.09 miles OpenRent
3 Bed Terraced House, Westbourne Mount, WF8 £1,100/mo 3 0.12 miles OpenRent
3 Bed Terraced House, King Street, WF8 £850/mo 3 0.14 miles OpenRent
3 Bed Terraced House, St Oswald Avenue, WF8 £1,000/mo 3 0.24 miles OpenRent
3 Bed End Terrace, St Giles Mount, WF8 £1,100/mo 3 0.27 miles OpenRent
3 Bed Semi-Detached House, St Michaels Avenue, WF8 £1,095/mo 3 0.4 miles OpenRent
3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Carleton Glen, WF8 £1,125/mo 3 0.59 miles OpenRent

Average rent: £986/mo (9 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

This street 10.6% gross yield avg £95,800 sale, £850/mo rent
Rent ratio 0.54%
Max investor price (0.8%) £125,000
Target investor price (1%) £100,000
Gross yield 6.5%
Cost-to-rent ratio 15.4×
Monthly cashflow £147/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI 3.3%
  • This street — Gross yield for this street only (Land Registry sales + rental comparables, same postcode + street).
  • 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).