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14 LOWER NORTHCROFT

PONTEFRACT, SOUTH ELMSALL, WEST YORKSHIRE WF9 2TB

3 beds 1 baths 1,012 sq ft Listed 29 Sep 2020 (-2076d)

£240,000

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# 3 bedroom detached bungalow for sale (WF9 2TB)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 14 LOWER NORTHCROFT, PONTEFRACT, SOUTH ELMSALL, WEST YORKSHIRE WF9 2TB |
| Price | £240,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1930-1949 |
| Floor area | 94 m² |
| Last sold | £245,000 Jan 2021 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** C
- **Current heating cost:** £800/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £10,500

### Recommendations
- W1 (£800 - £1,200)
- N (£4,000 - £6,000)
- U (£3,500 - £5,500)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/9690-5306-0022-7098-0003)

## Description

The Property

Guide Price £240,000 - £250,000

FANTASTIC FIND! An internal viewing is a must on this one of a kind SPACIOUS three bedroom DETACHED bungalow in this sought after location of South Elmsall. Boasting a LARGER THAN AVERAGE REAR GARDEN, GARAGE, SPACIOUS LOUNGE & SEPARATE DINING ROOM and a CONSERVATORY. This star buy is certainly not one to be missed and an internal inspection is a must!

This beautiful bungalow briefly comprises of:- a good sized entrance hall, dining room, lounge with French doors leading out to the patio, dining kitchen, conservatory, three double bedrooms and bathroom. Externally the property boasts gardens to the front and rear as well as a driveway leading to the garage. The rear lawned garden is larger than average and is ideal for entertaining on a summers evening.

This detached bungalow is situated in a popular residential area of South Elmsall, with ample amenities, shops and excellent transport links including the A1/M62 motorway network. Early viewing is recommended to ensure you do not miss out on this beautiful property. If you click the brochure at the bottom of the rightmove advert this will take you direct to our website where you can book your viewing 24/7.

Disclaimer for virtual viewingsSome or all information pertaining to this property may have been provided solely by the vendor, and although we always make every effort to verify the information provided to us, we strongly advise you to make further enquiries before continuing.

If you book a viewing or make an offer on a property that has had its valuation conducted virtually, you are doing so under the knowledge that this information may have been provided solely by the vendor, and that we may not have been able to access the premises to confirm the information or test any equipment. We therefore strongly advise you to make further enquiries before completing your purchase of the property to ensure you are happy with all the information provided.

## Property Photos

- ![Front](/listings/photos/85270534/617979) - Front
- ![Rear Garden](/listings/photos/85270534/617987) - Rear Garden
- ![Kitchen/Diner](/listings/photos/85270534/617992) - Kitchen/Diner
- ![Kitchen/Diner](/listings/photos/85270534/617998) - Kitchen/Diner
- ![Kitchen/Diner](/listings/photos/85270534/618003) - Kitchen/Diner
- ![Dining Room](/listings/photos/85270534/618008) - Dining Room
- ![Dining Room](/listings/photos/85270534/618013) - Dining Room
- ![Lounge](/listings/photos/85270534/618018) - Lounge
- ![Lounge](/listings/photos/85270534/618022) - Lounge
- ![Bedroom One](/listings/photos/85270534/618026) - Bedroom One
- ![Bedroom One](/listings/photos/85270534/618031) - Bedroom One
- ![Bedroom Two](/listings/photos/85270534/618035) - Bedroom Two
- ![Bedroom Three](/listings/photos/85270534/618038) - Bedroom Three
- ![Entrance Hallway](/listings/photos/85270534/618042) - Entrance Hallway
- ![Bathroom](/listings/photos/85270534/618049) - Bathroom
- ![Bathroom](/listings/photos/85270534/618053) - Bathroom
- ![Bathroom](/listings/photos/85270534/618059) - Bathroom
- ![Conservatory](/listings/photos/85270534/618061) - Conservatory
- ![Rear Garden](/listings/photos/85270534/618067) - Rear Garden
- ![Rear Garden](/listings/photos/85270534/618074) - Rear Garden

## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/85270534/618078) - Floorplan 1

## EPC Graphs

- ![epc](/listings/photos/85270534/618083) - epc

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 14 LOWER NORTHCROFT, SOUTH ELMSALL, PONTEFRACT, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF9 2TB | £245,000 | 22/01/2021 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| [Same street] 4 LOWER NORTHCROFT, SOUTH ELMSALL, PONTEFRACT, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF9 2TB | £275,000 | 12/12/2025 | Detached |
| [Same street] 18 LOWER NORTHCROFT, SOUTH ELMSALL, PONTEFRACT, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF9 2TB | £260,000 | 30/04/2025 | Detached |
| [Same street] 21 LOWER NORTHCROFT, SOUTH ELMSALL, PONTEFRACT, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF9 2TB | £250,000 | 03/05/2024 | Detached |
| 22 HIGH STREET, SOUTH ELMSALL, PONTEFRACT, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF9 2SJ | £225,000 | 26/05/2023 | Detached |
| [Same street] 11 LOWER NORTHCROFT, SOUTH ELMSALL, PONTEFRACT, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF9 2TB | £217,000 | 06/04/2023 | Semi-detached |
| ARCHWAYS HILL FOLD, SOUTH ELMSALL, PONTEFRACT, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF9 2BZ | £500,000 | 03/10/2022 | Detached |
| 17 ASH GROVE, SOUTH ELMSALL, PONTEFRACT, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF9 2TE | £316,500 | 29/07/2022 | Detached |
| [Same street] 25 LOWER NORTHCROFT, SOUTH ELMSALL, PONTEFRACT, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF9 2TB | £225,000 | 08/07/2022 | Detached |
| 4 ASH GROVE, SOUTH ELMSALL, PONTEFRACT, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF9 2TA | £280,000 | 29/04/2022 | Detached |
| 19 ASH GROVE, SOUTH ELMSALL, PONTEFRACT, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF9 2TE | £250,000 | 25/03/2022 | Detached |
| [Same street] 10 LOWER NORTHCROFT, SOUTH ELMSALL, PONTEFRACT, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF9 2TB | £220,000 | 30/11/2021 | Detached |
| 58 HIGH STREET, SOUTH ELMSALL, PONTEFRACT, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF9 2SJ | £270,000 | 06/09/2021 | Detached |

**Street average:** £241,167 (6 sales)
**Area average:** £306,917 (6 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £260,148 (32 Detached, WF9, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -7.7%

## 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):** £723/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.33% (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:** £2,553/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** -2.8%
- **10y growth:** 36.1%

## 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

94 m²

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: 1930-1949

Last sold

£245,000 Jan 2021

Price per m²

£2,553/m²

Local average

£260,148 (-7.7%)

Deprivation

Decile 1 (2,733 of 33,755)

Street crime

134 incidents within 1 mile (Mar 2026)

Key features

Larger Than Average Three Bed Detached Bungalow
Immaculate Throughout
Beautiful Dining Kitchen
Separate Dining Room
Conservatory
Three Double Bedrooms
Sought After Area Of South Elmsall
Garage & Driveway
Good Sized Attractive Rear Lawned Garden
Close To Local Amenities

Additional details

Heating: Gas central
Parking: Garage, Driveway
Garden: Private garden

Description

The Property
Guide Price £240,000 - £250,000

FANTASTIC FIND! An internal viewing is a must on this one of a kind SPACIOUS three bedroom DETACHED bungalow in this sought after location of South Elmsall. Boasting a LARGER THAN AVERAGE REAR GARDEN, GARAGE, SPACIOUS LOUNGE & SEPARATE DINING ROOM and a CONSERVATORY. This star buy is certainly not one to be missed and an internal inspection is a must!

This beautiful bungalow briefly comprises of:- a good sized entrance hall, dining room, lounge with French doors leading out to the patio, dining kitchen, conservatory, three double bedrooms and bathroom. Externally the property boasts gardens to the front and rear as well as a driveway leading to the garage. The rear lawned garden is larger than average and is ideal for entertaining on a summers evening.

This detached bungalow is situated in a popular residential area of South Elmsall, with ample amenities, shops and excellent transport links including the A1/M62 motorway network. Early viewing is recommended to ensure you do not miss out on this beautiful property. If you click the brochure at the bottom of the rightmove advert this will take you direct to our website where you can book your viewing 24/7.

Disclaimer for virtual viewingsSome or all information pertaining to this property may have been provided solely by the vendor, and although we always make every effort to verify the information provided to us, we strongly advise you to make further enquiries before continuing.
If you book a viewing or make an offer on a property that has had its valuation conducted virtually, you are doing so under the knowledge that this information may have been provided solely by the vendor, and that we may not have been able to access the premises to confirm the information or test any equipment. We therefore strongly advise you to make further enquiries before completing your purchase of the property to ensure you are happy with all the information provided.

Listed by

covering Yorkshire

Purplebricks

Reference: 85270534

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 10/10/2020

Current heating cost: £800/year

Potential heating cost: £690/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £10,500

EPC D or below may face future regulation risk. Upgrading to C could improve long-term ROI.

Recommendations

Floor insulation (suspended floor) (£800 - £1,200)
Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
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)

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

EPC Graphs

epc

Price history

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	22/01/2021 (5 years ago)	£245,000	—

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 4 LOWER NORTHCROFT, SOUTH ELMSALL, PONTEFRACT, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF9 2TB	£275,000	12/12/2025	Detached
Same street 18 LOWER NORTHCROFT, SOUTH ELMSALL, PONTEFRACT, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF9 2TB	£260,000	30/04/2025	Detached
Same street 21 LOWER NORTHCROFT, SOUTH ELMSALL, PONTEFRACT, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF9 2TB	£250,000	03/05/2024	Detached
22 HIGH STREET, SOUTH ELMSALL, PONTEFRACT, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF9 2SJ	£225,000	26/05/2023	Detached
Same street 11 LOWER NORTHCROFT, SOUTH ELMSALL, PONTEFRACT, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF9 2TB	£217,000	06/04/2023	Semi-detached
ARCHWAYS HILL FOLD, SOUTH ELMSALL, PONTEFRACT, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF9 2BZ	£500,000	03/10/2022	Detached
17 ASH GROVE, SOUTH ELMSALL, PONTEFRACT, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF9 2TE	£316,500	29/07/2022	Detached
Same street 25 LOWER NORTHCROFT, SOUTH ELMSALL, PONTEFRACT, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF9 2TB	£225,000	08/07/2022	Detached
4 ASH GROVE, SOUTH ELMSALL, PONTEFRACT, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF9 2TA	£280,000	29/04/2022	Detached
19 ASH GROVE, SOUTH ELMSALL, PONTEFRACT, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF9 2TE	£250,000	25/03/2022	Detached
Same street 10 LOWER NORTHCROFT, SOUTH ELMSALL, PONTEFRACT, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF9 2TB	£220,000	30/11/2021	Detached
58 HIGH STREET, SOUTH ELMSALL, PONTEFRACT, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF9 2SJ	£270,000	06/09/2021	Detached

Street average: £241,167 (6 sales)

Area average: £306,917 (6 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth -2.8%

10y growth 36.1%

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: £723/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View WF9 2TB

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Ash Grove Manor Farm Estate	0.1 miles
Train station	South Elmsall	0.2 miles
Shop	Pro Logic Computers (UK) Ltd	0.3 miles
Shop	S & T Vodden Family Butchers	0.4 miles
Train station	Moorthorpe	0.7 miles
Hospital	Holgate Hospital	3.9 miles
Hospital	Pontefract Hospital	6.5 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	65
Other theft	14
Criminal damage and arson	13
Vehicle crime	9
Public order	8
Anti-social behaviour	7
Burglary	5
Other crime	4
Shoplifting	4
Drugs	3
Robbery	2
Total incidents	134

Within 1 mile during Mar 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
Ash Grove Primary Academy	Primary	0.1 miles	Good — 26 Jun 2023
South Elmsall Carlton Junior and Infant School	Primary	0.4 miles	Good — 16 Jan 2023
Minsthorpe Community College	Secondary	0.4 miles	Good — 1 Apr 2014
Moorthorpe Primary School With Inclusion Resource	Primary	0.6 miles	Good — 27 Jan 2019
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Moorthorpe	Primary	0.6 miles	Good — 23 Mar 2017

Rental Comparables

Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 3-bedroom estimate from EPC for this property.

Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.33%

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).

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