# 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)

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