Sold STC Detached

16 LOVELL VIEW

WAKEFIELD, CROFTON, WEST YORKSHIRE WF4 1TA

4 beds 2 baths 969 sq ft Listed 9 Mar 2022 (-1554d)

£295,000

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# 4 bedroom detached house for sale (WF4 1TA)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 16 LOVELL VIEW, WAKEFIELD, CROFTON, WEST YORKSHIRE WF4 1TA |
| Price | £295,000 |
| Bedrooms | 4 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1996-2002 |
| Floor area | 90 m² |
| Last sold | £300,000 Jun 2022 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** C
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Current heating cost:** £607/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £15,700

### Recommendations
- W2 (£4,000 - £6,000)
- N (£4,000 - £6,000)
- O3 (£1,000 - £1,400)
- U (£3,500 - £5,500)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/9732-9227-4100-0751-4202)

## Description

Whitegates are pleased to present this well presented four bedroom detached home.  Located in the sought after area of Crofton tucked away in a pleasant cul-de-sac position.

Benefits from off road parking, garage and enclosed rear garden.

In brief the home on offer comprises of an entrance hall, bay windowed lounge, kitchen/diner, utility room, downstairs WC and conservatory.

The first floor leads to four bedrooms, family bathroom and en suite to master.

AN EARLY VIEWING IS ESSENTIAL TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT.

## Property Photos

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan](/listings/photos/120858248/501112) - Floorplan

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC Rating Graph](/listings/photos/120858248/501113) - EPC Rating Graph

## Sales History

*Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 16 LOVELL VIEW, CROFTON, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF4 1TA | £300,000 | 30/06/2022 | Detached |
| 16 LOVELL VIEW, CROFTON, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF4 1TA | £167,000 | 14/11/2003 | Detached |
| 16 LOVELL VIEW, CROFTON, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF4 1TA | £107,750 | 20/10/2000 | Detached |

## Sold Comparables

*Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 32 SPRINGHILL AVENUE, CROFTON, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF4 1HA | £395,000 | 28/11/2025 | Detached |
| 8 FERNLEA CLOSE, CROFTON, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF4 1HY | £130,000 | 01/07/2025 | Detached |
| 25 OAKDENE DRIVE, CROFTON, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF4 1RH | £335,000 | 13/06/2025 | Detached |
| 3 MANOR GARDENS, CROFTON, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF4 1RJ | £345,000 | 31/01/2025 | Detached |
| 8 FERNLEA CLOSE, CROFTON, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF4 1HY | £235,000 | 01/12/2023 | Detached |
| 4 LANARK RISE, CROFTON, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF4 1LQ | £290,000 | 03/11/2023 | Detached |
| 47 OAKDENE DRIVE, CROFTON, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF4 1RH | £328,000 | 11/09/2023 | Detached |
| 37 FORAGE WAY, CROFTON, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF4 1FA | £370,000 | 07/07/2023 | Detached |
| 37 OAKDENE DRIVE, CROFTON, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF4 1RH | £345,000 | 22/12/2022 | Detached |
| 48 WENTWORTH DRIVE, CROFTON, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF4 1LH | £202,000 | 29/11/2022 | Detached |
| 32 FORAGE WAY, CROFTON, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF4 1FA | £340,000 | 14/10/2022 | Detached |
| 20 FORAGE WAY, CROFTON, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF4 1FA | £315,000 | 13/09/2022 | Detached |
| 45 FORAGE WAY, CROFTON, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF4 1FA | £322,500 | 12/08/2022 | Detached |
| 14 PRIORY RIDGE, CROFTON, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF4 1TF | £249,995 | 29/07/2022 | Detached |
| 28 SPRINGHILL DRIVE, CROFTON, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF4 1EX | £220,000 | 23/06/2022 | Detached |
| 12 PRIORY RIDGE, CROFTON, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF4 1TF | £275,000 | 31/05/2022 | Detached |
| 2 FORAGE WAY, CROFTON, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF4 1FA | £320,000 | 30/05/2022 | Detached |
| 8 WHITE COURT, CROFTON, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF4 1TB | £232,000 | 22/04/2022 | Detached |
| 35 OAKDENE DRIVE, CROFTON, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF4 1RH | £290,000 | 25/03/2022 | Detached |
| 7 FERNLEA CLOSE, CROFTON, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF4 1HY | £245,000 | 11/02/2022 | Detached |

**Area average:** £289,225 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

*Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).*

- **Local average:** £383,651 (44 Detached, WF4, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -23.1%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Wakefield). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £712/mo
- **Realistic:** £791/mo
- **Optimistic:** £870/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Wakefield (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £883/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.27% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £98,875
- **Target investor price (1%):** £79,100

*Monthly rent ÷ price. 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak. Max investor price = rent ÷ 0.8% (Stoke-style target). Target investor price = rent ÷ 1% (strong cashflow band). Based on Area rent estimate.*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £3,278/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** -1.5%
- **10y growth:** 53%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Wakefield; Detached series; as of March 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 3%
- **5y growth (index):** 24.2%
- **10y growth (index):** 57.8%

## Flood risk

- **Zone:** 1
- **Risk:** Low
- **Source:** Job (default Low)

[Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

90 m²

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: 1996-2002

Last sold

£300,000 Jun 2022

Price per m²

£3,278/m²

Local average

£383,651 (-23.1%)

Deprivation

Decile 5 (15,985 of 33,755)

Street crime

39 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

Beautiful Four Bedroom Detached
Kitchen/Diner
Utility Room & Downstairs WC
Conservatory
Family Bathroom
En Suite To Master Bedroom
Council Tax Band D

Additional details

Parking: Yes
Garden: Yes

Description

Whitegates are pleased to present this well presented four bedroom detached home. Located in the sought after area of Crofton tucked away in a pleasant cul-de-sac position.
Benefits from off road parking, garage and enclosed rear garden.
In brief the home on offer comprises of an entrance hall, bay windowed lounge, kitchen/diner, utility room, downstairs WC and conservatory.
The first floor leads to four bedrooms, family bathroom and en suite to master.
AN EARLY VIEWING IS ESSENTIAL TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT.

Listed by

Pontefract, South Elmsall and Castleford

The Property Franchise Group

Reference: 120858248

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: C

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 09/03/2022

Current heating cost: £607/year

Potential heating cost: £549/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £15,700

Recommendations

Floor insulation (solid floor) (£4,000 - £6,000)
Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
Replacement glazing units (£1,000 - £1,400)
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)

Floorplans

Floorplan

EPC Graphs

EPC Rating Graph

Price history

178% since 2000

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	30/06/2022 (3 years ago)	£300,000	+79.6%
Sold	14/11/2003 (22 years ago)	£167,000	+55%
Sold	20/10/2000 (25 years ago)	£107,750	—

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
32 SPRINGHILL AVENUE, CROFTON, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF4 1HA	£395,000	28/11/2025	Detached
8 FERNLEA CLOSE, CROFTON, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF4 1HY	£130,000	01/07/2025	Detached
25 OAKDENE DRIVE, CROFTON, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF4 1RH	£335,000	13/06/2025	Detached
3 MANOR GARDENS, CROFTON, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF4 1RJ	£345,000	31/01/2025	Detached
8 FERNLEA CLOSE, CROFTON, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF4 1HY	£235,000	01/12/2023	Detached
4 LANARK RISE, CROFTON, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF4 1LQ	£290,000	03/11/2023	Detached
47 OAKDENE DRIVE, CROFTON, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF4 1RH	£328,000	11/09/2023	Detached
37 FORAGE WAY, CROFTON, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF4 1FA	£370,000	07/07/2023	Detached
37 OAKDENE DRIVE, CROFTON, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF4 1RH	£345,000	22/12/2022	Detached
48 WENTWORTH DRIVE, CROFTON, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF4 1LH	£202,000	29/11/2022	Detached
32 FORAGE WAY, CROFTON, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF4 1FA	£340,000	14/10/2022	Detached
20 FORAGE WAY, CROFTON, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF4 1FA	£315,000	13/09/2022	Detached
45 FORAGE WAY, CROFTON, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF4 1FA	£322,500	12/08/2022	Detached
14 PRIORY RIDGE, CROFTON, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF4 1TF	£249,995	29/07/2022	Detached
28 SPRINGHILL DRIVE, CROFTON, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF4 1EX	£220,000	23/06/2022	Detached
12 PRIORY RIDGE, CROFTON, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF4 1TF	£275,000	31/05/2022	Detached
2 FORAGE WAY, CROFTON, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF4 1FA	£320,000	30/05/2022	Detached
8 WHITE COURT, CROFTON, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF4 1TB	£232,000	22/04/2022	Detached
35 OAKDENE DRIVE, CROFTON, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF4 1RH	£290,000	25/03/2022	Detached
7 FERNLEA CLOSE, CROFTON, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF4 1HY	£245,000	11/02/2022	Detached

Area average: £289,225 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth -1.5%

10y growth 53%

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

1y (index) 3%

5y (index) 24.2%

10y (index) 57.8%

Rental Range

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

Low £712/mo

Realistic £791/mo

Optimistic £870/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Wakefield.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Wakefield: £883/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

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Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	High Street Meadowfields Road	0.2 miles
Bus stop	Santingley Lane Ash Street	0.2 miles
Shop	Kenmar Camping & Leisure	0.7 miles
Shop	Equitack Saddlery	0.7 miles
Train station	Streethouse	1.7 miles
Train station	Fitzwilliam	2.4 miles
Hospital	Holgate Hospital	3.6 miles
Hospital	Pontefract Hospital	5.2 miles
University	Leeds Law School	11.1 miles
University	Northern Film School	11.4 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	27
Other crime	6
Anti-social behaviour	3
Criminal damage and arson	2
Vehicle crime	1
Total incidents	39

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
Crofton Junior School	Primary	0.3 miles	Good — 18 Jun 2013
Crofton Infant School	Primary	0.3 miles	Good — 22 Mar 2012
Crofton Academy	Secondary	0.4 miles	Good — 25 Sep 2023
Shay Lane Primary (J and I) School	Primary	0.7 miles	Good — 26 Mar 2024
Enrich Academy	Other	0.8 miles	Requires improvement — 1 Dec 2019

Rental Comparables

Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 4-bedroom count for this property.

Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.27%

Max investor price (0.8%) £98,875

Target investor price (1%) £79,100

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).