Sold STC Terraced

17 WALKERGATE

PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE WF8 1QS

2 beds 1 baths 721 sq ft Listed 1 Jun 2022 (-1523d)

£140,000

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# 2 bedroom terraced house for sale (WF8 1QS)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 17 WALKERGATE, PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE WF8 1QS |
| Price | £140,000 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1900-1929 |
| Floor area | 67 m² |
| Last sold | £140,000 Oct 2022 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Expiry date:** 01/08/2027
- **Current heating cost:** £477/year

### Recommendations
- Q (14,000)
- C (30)
- E (30)
- F (400)
- G (450)
- I (3,000)
- N (6,000)
- U (8,000)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0728-2004-7258-5933-1920)

## Description

Lounge 12' 5" x 11' 10" ( 3.78m x 3.61m )

Laid with wood flooring, Upvc double glazed window to the front of the property and a feature gas fireplace with radiator. Coving and ornate ceiling rose.

Kitchen/diner 13' 1" x 12' 4" ( 3.99m x 3.76m )

A modern kitchen with wall and base units, ceramic sink/drainer, integrated oven, hob, washing machine and fridge freezer. the room also has vinyl flooring, a central heating radiator and a upvc double glazed window overlooking the rear garden.

Master Bedroom 12' 5" x 11' 9" ( 3.78m x 3.58m )

This spacious bedroom has carpet flooring, a central heating radiator and a upvc double glazed window overlooking the front of the property.

Bedroom Two 13' 2" x 5' 11" ( 4.01m x 1.80m )

This room is carpeted with a radiator and upvc double glazed window overlooking the rear garden.

Family Bathroom

A fully tiled bathroom with bath, shower, low level WC, wash hand basin and a heated towel radiator. also with a upvc double glazed frosted window to the rear.

Outside

The rear Garden has a lawn with the added benefit of a summerhouse to the end of the garden.

Cellar

The added Bonus of a Cellar for plenty of additional storage.

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/123819491/1450212) - Floorplan 1

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/123819491/1450223) - EPC 1

## FENSA Certificates

This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #9827507
- **Address:** 17 Walkergate, PONTEFRACT, WF8 1QS
- **Certificate Issued:** 23/11/2017
- **Work Completed:** 05/09/2013
- **Items:** 6 window(s)

### FENSA Certificate #5403125
- **Address:** 17 Walkergate, PONTEFRACT, WF8 1QS
- **Certificate Issued:** 04/02/2008
- **Work Completed:** 04/01/2008
- **Items:** 2 door(s)

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 17 WALKERGATE, PONTEFRACT, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF8 1QS | £140,000 | 20/10/2022 | Terraced |
| 17 WALKERGATE, PONTEFRACT, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF8 1QS | £87,000 | 02/02/2018 | Terraced |

## Sold Comparables

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 8 THACKRAY LANE, PONTEFRACT, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF8 1RD | £71,000 | 20/05/2025 | Terraced |
| 6 PRIORY CHASE, PONTEFRACT, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF8 1TH | £185,000 | 19/05/2023 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 27 WALKERGATE, PONTEFRACT, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF8 1QS | £115,000 | 29/03/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 4 CASTLE VIEW, PONTEFRACT, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF8 1EH | £95,000 | 09/12/2022 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 6 WALKERGATE, PONTEFRACT, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF8 1QS | £130,000 | 27/05/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 102 NORTHGATE, PONTEFRACT, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF8 1EJ | £130,000 | 20/05/2022 | Terraced |
| 4 ROBINSON STREET, PONTEFRACT, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF8 1QU | £76,000 | 21/04/2022 | Terraced |
| 8 WILSON STREET, PONTEFRACT, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF8 1HL | £70,000 | 09/02/2022 | Terraced |
| 12 WILSON STREET, PONTEFRACT, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF8 1HL | £60,000 | 04/02/2022 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 41 WALKERGATE, PONTEFRACT, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF8 1QS | £230,000 | 28/01/2022 | Detached |
| 4 THACKRAY LANE, PONTEFRACT, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF8 1RD | £102,000 | 28/09/2021 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 6 WALKERGATE, PONTEFRACT, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF8 1QS | £75,000 | 13/08/2021 | Semi-detached |

**Street average:** £137,500 (4 sales)
**Area average:** £98,625 (8 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £152,865 (26 Terraced, WF8, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -8.4%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £717/mo
- **Realistic:** £797/mo
- **Optimistic:** £877/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

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

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £773/mo

## 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 Flat, Ropergate, WF8 | £925/mo | 2 | 0.4 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £925/mo (1 listing)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.66% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £115,625
- **Target investor price (1%):** £92,500

*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 OpenRent comparables.*

## Rent-driven metrics

*Based on OpenRent comparables (median £925/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 7.9%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 12.6×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £256/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 7.6%

*Gross yield = annual rent as % of price (no costs). Cost-to-rent = price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables); under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed. Cashflow = rent − 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).*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £2,090/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 15.3%
- **10y growth:** 35.9%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Wakefield; Terraced series; as of April 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 2.8%
- **5y growth (index):** 22.8%
- **10y growth (index):** 57.5%

## 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

67 m²

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: 1900-1929

Last sold

£140,000 Oct 2022

Price per m²

£2,090/m²

Local average

£152,865 (-8.4%)

Deprivation

Decile 1 (2,926 of 33,755)

Street crime

300 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

NO CHAIN
Attention First Time Buyers
Open Plan Kitchen / Diner
Two Good Sized Bedrooms
Tastefully Decorated

Additional details

Heating: Gas, Double glazing, Central, Gas central
Parking: On street
Garden: Yes

Description

Bradleys Real Estate are delighted to bring to market this immaculately presented two bed mid terrace in the centre of Pontefract, ideally located for all transport links as well as being close to all local amenities. This home would be ideally suited for a wide variety of buyers and sits in move in condition. The home briefly comprises of; entrance hall, lounge, kitchen/diner, landing, family bathroom, two bedrooms and the added bonus of a cellar for extra storage. Viewing is essential to appreciate all this home has to offer.

Lounge 12' 5" x 11' 10" ( 3.78m x 3.61m )
Laid with wood flooring, Upvc double glazed window to the front of the property and a feature gas fireplace with radiator. Coving and ornate ceiling rose.

Kitchen/diner 13' 1" x 12' 4" ( 3.99m x 3.76m )
A modern kitchen with wall and base units, ceramic sink/drainer, integrated oven, hob, washing machine and fridge freezer. the room also has vinyl flooring, a central heating radiator and a upvc double glazed window overlooking the rear garden.

Master Bedroom 12' 5" x 11' 9" ( 3.78m x 3.58m )
This spacious bedroom has carpet flooring, a central heating radiator and a upvc double glazed window overlooking the front of the property.

Bedroom Two 13' 2" x 5' 11" ( 4.01m x 1.80m )
This room is carpeted with a radiator and upvc double glazed window overlooking the rear garden.

Family Bathroom
A fully tiled bathroom with bath, shower, low level WC, wash hand basin and a heated towel radiator. also with a upvc double glazed frosted window to the rear.

Outside
The rear Garden has a lawn with the added benefit of a summerhouse to the end of the garden.

Cellar
The added Bonus of a Cellar for plenty of additional storage.

Listed by

Pontefract

Bradleys Real Estate Ltd

Reference: 123819491

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 02/08/2017

Expiry date: 01/08/2027

Current heating cost: £477/year

Potential heating cost: £318/year

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

Recommendations

50 mm internal or external wall insulation (14,000)
Add additional 80 mm jacket to hot water cylinder (30)
Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (30)
Hot water cylinder thermostat (400)
Upgrade heating controls (450)
Replace boiler with new condensing boiler (3,000)
Solar water heating (6,000)
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (8,000)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

EPC Graphs

EPC 1

FENSA Certificates

This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #9827507

Property Details

Street: 17 Walkergate

Town: PONTEFRACT

Postcode: WF8 1QS

Installation Details

Items: 6 windows

Certificate Issued: 23/11/2017

Work Completed: 05/09/2013

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #5403125

Property Details

Street: 17 Walkergate

Town: PONTEFRACT

Postcode: WF8 1QS

Installation Details

Items: 2 doors

Certificate Issued: 04/02/2008

Work Completed: 04/01/2008

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

61% since 2018

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	20/10/2022 (3 years ago)	£140,000	+60.9%
Sold	02/02/2018 (8 years ago)	£87,000	—

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
8 THACKRAY LANE, PONTEFRACT, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF8 1RD	£71,000	20/05/2025	Terraced
6 PRIORY CHASE, PONTEFRACT, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF8 1TH	£185,000	19/05/2023	Terraced
Same street 27 WALKERGATE, PONTEFRACT, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF8 1QS	£115,000	29/03/2023	Semi-detached
4 CASTLE VIEW, PONTEFRACT, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF8 1EH	£95,000	09/12/2022	Terraced
Same street 6 WALKERGATE, PONTEFRACT, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF8 1QS	£130,000	27/05/2022	Semi-detached
102 NORTHGATE, PONTEFRACT, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF8 1EJ	£130,000	20/05/2022	Terraced
4 ROBINSON STREET, PONTEFRACT, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF8 1QU	£76,000	21/04/2022	Terraced
8 WILSON STREET, PONTEFRACT, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF8 1HL	£70,000	09/02/2022	Terraced
12 WILSON STREET, PONTEFRACT, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF8 1HL	£60,000	04/02/2022	Terraced
Same street 41 WALKERGATE, PONTEFRACT, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF8 1QS	£230,000	28/01/2022	Detached
4 THACKRAY LANE, PONTEFRACT, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF8 1RD	£102,000	28/09/2021	Terraced
Same street 6 WALKERGATE, PONTEFRACT, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF8 1QS	£75,000	13/08/2021	Semi-detached

Street average: £137,500 (4 sales)

Area average: £98,625 (8 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 15.3%

10y growth 35.9%

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

1y (index) 2.8%

5y (index) 22.8%

10y (index) 57.5%

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: £773/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View WF8 1QS

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Shop	Midland Road Garage	0.1 miles
Shop	T.J. Jones	0.1 miles
Train station	Pontefract Baghill	0.1 miles
Bus stop	South Baileygate Baghill Lane	0.1 miles
Bus stop	Friarwood Lane Southgate	0.2 miles
Train station	Pontefract Monkhill	0.4 miles
Hospital	Lincoln Wing - A Block Entrance	11.8 miles
Hospital	St James's Hospital A&E	11.9 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	133
Anti-social behaviour	37
Shoplifting	36
Public order	29
Criminal damage and arson	14
Other theft	13
Burglary	12
Other crime	10
Drugs	9
Vehicle crime	5
Bicycle theft	1
Robbery	1
Total incidents	300

Within 1 mile during May 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
Harewood Centre Nursery School	Nursery	0.3 miles	Good — 27 Dec 2013
St Giles C of E Academy	Primary	0.3 miles	Good — 9 Nov 2015
De Lacy Primary School	Primary	0.5 miles	Outstanding — 30 Apr 2024
Cherry Tree Academy	Primary	0.6 miles	Requires improvement — 13 Mar 2024
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School	Primary	0.6 miles	Good — 20 May 2024

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 Flat, Ropergate, WF8	£925/mo	2	0.4 miles	OpenRent

Average rent: £925/mo (1 listing)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.66%

Max investor price (0.8%) £115,625

Target investor price (1%) £92,500

Gross yield 7.9%

Cost-to-rent ratio 12.6×

Monthly cashflow £256/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term

Cash-on-cash ROI 7.6%

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).