Sold STC Semi-detached

36 KINGSWAY CLOSE

OSSETT, WEST YORKSHIRE WF5 8DZ

3 beds 1 baths 94 m² Listed 19 Aug 2025 (-348d)

£260,000

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# 3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (WF5 8DZ)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 36 KINGSWAY CLOSE, OSSETT, WEST YORKSHIRE WF5 8DZ |
| Price | £260,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | C |
| Last sold | £255,000 Feb 2026 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** C
- **Potential rating:** C
- **Expiry date:** 01/09/2035
- **Current heating cost:** £973/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £16,500

### Recommendations
- W1 (£5,000 - £10,000)
- U (£8,000 - £10,000)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0330-2162-3510-2805-8351)

## Description

** NO CHAIN ***

Ideal for the growing family is this  DECEPTIVELY SPACIOUS three bedroom semi detached property boasting driveway, Double GARAGE and ENCLOSED side and rear garden.

The property briefly comprises of the entrance hall, lounge, sitting room, kitchen and benefits from conservotory.  The first floor landing leads to three well proportioned bedroom and house bathroom. Outside to the front is a lawned garden and driveway running down the side of the property leading to the double detached garage. To the rear and sider is an enclosed garden, perfect for outdoor dining.

The property is situated within easy reach of the broad range of shops and schools offered by Ossett town centre and is within very easy reach of the M1 motorway network, perfect for those looking to travel further afield.

Only a full internal inspection will reveal all that`s on offer at this quality home and an early viewing comes highly recommended.

**Notice**

Please note we have not tested any apparatus, fixtures, fittings, or services. Interested parties must undertake their own investigation into the working order of these items. All measurements are approximate and photographs provided for guidance only.

## Property Photos

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## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/165947588/1477185) - EPC 1

## FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #4091406
- **Address:** 36 Kingsway Close, OSSETT, WF5 8DZ
- **Certificate Issued:** 26/09/2006
- **Work Completed:** 21/08/2006
- **Items:** 9 window(s), 3 door(s)

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 36 KINGSWAY CLOSE, OSSETT, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF5 8DZ | £255,000 | 20/02/2026 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 1 HOLME WAY, OSSETT, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF5 8DT | £197,500 | 16/12/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 65 DENESIDE, OSSETT, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF5 8EB | £240,000 | 28/07/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 68 CHURCH STREET, OSSETT, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF5 9DP | £254,000 | 11/08/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 30A DENESIDE, OSSETT, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF5 8EB | £205,000 | 10/08/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 2 FLYING HORSE GREEN, OSSETT, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF5 9AT | £237,000 | 30/03/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 75 DENESIDE, OSSETT, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF5 8EB | £265,000 | 25/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 43 WYCLIFFE STREET, OSSETT, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF5 9ER | £128,000 | 24/10/2022 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 22 KINGSWAY CLOSE, OSSETT, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF5 8DZ | £212,000 | 30/09/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 39 TRINITY VIEW, OSSETT, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF5 9NZ | £200,000 | 30/09/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 216 KINGSWAY, OSSETT, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF5 8DP | £235,000 | 02/08/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 83 CHURCH STREET, OSSETT, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF5 9DT | £373,284 | 06/07/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 24 HIRSTLANDS DRIVE, OSSETT, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF5 8EJ | £133,000 | 17/06/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 107 BRIDLE LANE, OSSETT, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF5 9PH | £195,000 | 06/05/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 19 HOLME FIELD, OSSETT, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF5 8EW | £184,950 | 01/04/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 4 HOLME LEAS DRIVE, OSSETT, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF5 8DR | £200,000 | 21/03/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 145 DEWSBURY ROAD, OSSETT, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF5 9PA | £118,000 | 18/03/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 9 FEARNLEY DRIVE, OSSETT, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF5 9EU | £230,000 | 11/03/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 29 HOLME WAY, OSSETT, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF5 8DT | £182,000 | 18/02/2022 | Semi-detached |
| MAYFIELD, 214 KINGSWAY, OSSETT, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF5 8DP | £210,000 | 28/01/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 114 DEWSBURY ROAD, OSSETT, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF5 9PE | £175,000 | 01/12/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 36 HIRSTLANDS DRIVE, OSSETT, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF5 8EJ | £130,000 | 28/10/2021 | Semi-detached |

**Street average:** £212,000 (1 sale)
**Area average:** £204,637 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £213,112 (27 Semi-detached, WF5, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** +22%

## 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):** £848/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 |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 3 Bed Terraced House, Cross Ryecroft Street, WF5 | £925/mo | 3 | 0.22 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £925/mo (1 listing)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.36% (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:** 4.3%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 23.4×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £-216/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -3.4%

*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:** £2,766/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 16.2%
- **10y growth:** 41%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Wakefield; Semi-detached series; as of April 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 3.2%
- **5y growth (index):** 24.2%
- **10y growth (index):** 58.7%

## 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

Council tax band

EPC rating

Last sold

£255,000 Feb 2026

Price per m²

£2,766/m²

Local average

£213,112 (+22%)

Deprivation

Decile 8 (25,748 of 33,755)

Street crime

189 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

NO CHAIN
DRIVEWAY
LARGE SIDE AND REAR GARDEN
3 BEDROOM SEMI DETACHED HOUSE
CONSERVOTORY
SOUGHTAFTER LOCATION

Additional details

Parking: Yes
Garden: Yes

Description

NO CHAIN *
Ideal for the growing family is this DECEPTIVELY SPACIOUS three bedroom semi detached property boasting driveway, Double GARAGE and ENCLOSED side and rear garden.

The property briefly comprises of the entrance hall, lounge, sitting room, kitchen and benefits from conservotory. The first floor landing leads to three well proportioned bedroom and house bathroom. Outside to the front is a lawned garden and driveway running down the side of the property leading to the double detached garage. To the rear and sider is an enclosed garden, perfect for outdoor dining.

The property is situated within easy reach of the broad range of shops and schools offered by Ossett town centre and is within very easy reach of the M1 motorway network, perfect for those looking to travel further afield.

Only a full internal inspection will reveal all that`s on offer at this quality home and an early viewing comes highly recommended.

Notice
Please note we have not tested any apparatus, fixtures, fittings, or services. Interested parties must undertake their own investigation into the working order of these items. All measurements are approximate and photographs provided for guidance only.

Listed by

Dewsbury

ADAMS ESTATES COMMERCIAL

Reference: 165947588

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: C

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 02/09/2025

Expiry date: 01/09/2035

Current heating cost: £973/year

Potential heating cost: £887/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £16,500

Recommendations

Floor insulation (suspended floor) (£5,000 - £10,000)
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£8,000 - £10,000)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

EPC Graphs

EPC 1

FENSA Certificates

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

FENSA Certificate #4091406

Property Details

Street: 36 Kingsway Close

Town: OSSETT

Postcode: WF5 8DZ

Installation Details

Items: 9 windows and 3 doors

Certificate Issued: 26/09/2006

Work Completed: 21/08/2006

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
Sold	20/02/2026 (5 months ago)	£255,000	—

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
1 HOLME WAY, OSSETT, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF5 8DT	£197,500	16/12/2025	Semi-detached
65 DENESIDE, OSSETT, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF5 8EB	£240,000	28/07/2025	Semi-detached
68 CHURCH STREET, OSSETT, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF5 9DP	£254,000	11/08/2023	Semi-detached
30A DENESIDE, OSSETT, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF5 8EB	£205,000	10/08/2023	Semi-detached
2 FLYING HORSE GREEN, OSSETT, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF5 9AT	£237,000	30/03/2023	Semi-detached
75 DENESIDE, OSSETT, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF5 8EB	£265,000	25/11/2022	Semi-detached
43 WYCLIFFE STREET, OSSETT, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF5 9ER	£128,000	24/10/2022	Semi-detached
Same street 22 KINGSWAY CLOSE, OSSETT, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF5 8DZ	£212,000	30/09/2022	Semi-detached
39 TRINITY VIEW, OSSETT, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF5 9NZ	£200,000	30/09/2022	Semi-detached
216 KINGSWAY, OSSETT, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF5 8DP	£235,000	02/08/2022	Semi-detached
83 CHURCH STREET, OSSETT, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF5 9DT	£373,284	06/07/2022	Semi-detached
24 HIRSTLANDS DRIVE, OSSETT, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF5 8EJ	£133,000	17/06/2022	Semi-detached
107 BRIDLE LANE, OSSETT, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF5 9PH	£195,000	06/05/2022	Semi-detached
19 HOLME FIELD, OSSETT, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF5 8EW	£184,950	01/04/2022	Semi-detached
4 HOLME LEAS DRIVE, OSSETT, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF5 8DR	£200,000	21/03/2022	Semi-detached
145 DEWSBURY ROAD, OSSETT, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF5 9PA	£118,000	18/03/2022	Semi-detached
9 FEARNLEY DRIVE, OSSETT, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF5 9EU	£230,000	11/03/2022	Semi-detached
29 HOLME WAY, OSSETT, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF5 8DT	£182,000	18/02/2022	Semi-detached
MAYFIELD, 214 KINGSWAY, OSSETT, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF5 8DP	£210,000	28/01/2022	Semi-detached
114 DEWSBURY ROAD, OSSETT, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF5 9PE	£175,000	01/12/2021	Semi-detached
36 HIRSTLANDS DRIVE, OSSETT, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF5 8EJ	£130,000	28/10/2021	Semi-detached

Street average: £212,000 (1 sale)

Area average: £204,637 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 16.2%

10y growth 41%

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

1y (index) 3.2%

5y (index) 24.2%

10y (index) 58.7%

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

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View WF5 8DZ

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Kingsway Deneside	0.1 miles
Shop	Nisa Local	0.1 miles
Shop	Paxman's Bakery	0.1 miles
Train station	Dewsbury	1.9 miles
Train station	Batley	2.1 miles
Hospital	Sir Karl Cohen Square	7.5 miles
University	Leeds Law School	7.7 miles
University	Northern Film School	8.0 miles
Hospital	St James's Hospital A&E	8.6 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	93
Anti-social behaviour	23
Vehicle crime	20
Criminal damage and arson	16
Public order	16
Burglary	5
Other theft	3
Shoplifting	3
Bicycle theft	2
Drugs	2
Other crime	2
Possession of weapons	2
Robbery	1
Theft from the person	1
Total incidents	189

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
Gawthorpe Community Academy	Primary	0.4 miles	Good — 2 Mar 2023
Ossett Holy Trinity CofE VA Primary School	Primary	0.5 miles	— (Inspected (no overall grade))
Orchard Primary Academy	Primary	0.6 miles	Good — 21 Sep 2022
The Grange School	Other	0.7 miles	Good — 14 Mar 2024
Highfield School	Other	0.7 miles	Good — 18 Jun 2018

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, Cross Ryecroft Street, WF5	£925/mo	3	0.22 miles	OpenRent

Average rent: £925/mo (1 listing)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.36%

Max investor price (0.8%) £115,625

Target investor price (1%) £92,500

Gross yield 4.3%

Cost-to-rent ratio 23.4×

Monthly cashflow £-216/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term

Cash-on-cash ROI -3.4%

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).