Sold STC Semi-detached

31 WOODHOUSE MOUNT

NORMANTON, WEST YORKSHIRE WF6 1BN

3 beds 1,066 sq ft Listed 20 Jan 2016 (-3804d)

£129,950

Reduced on 5 May 2016

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Property details

Floor area

99 m²

EPC rating

F

Year built

England and Wales: 1900-1929

Last sold

£115,000 Sep 2016

Price per m²

£1,313/m²

Local average

£244,389 (-46.8%)

Deprivation

Decile 2 (4,338 of 33,755)

Street crime

130 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

  • Semi-Detached House
  • In Need Of Modernisation
  • In Need Of Re-Decoration
  • Three Bedrooms
  • Electric Heating
  • Double Glazing
  • Gardens Front & Rear
  • Open Views To Rear

Additional details

Garden
Yes

Description

Offered to the market with no onward chain and ideal for the investor is this spacious three bedroomed semi-detached house in need of modernisation and redecoration throughout. Having double glazing and electric heating the property comprises:- hallway, spacious lounge with bay window, separate dining room, ktichen, utility room, staircase to first floor landing having three good bedrooms, house bathroom, garden to front and good sized garden to rear with open views over fields. Conveniently located only a short distance away from Normanton town centre and its wide range of amenities, while the motorway network can quickly be reached. EPC F23

Accommodation Comprises:- -

Timber and glazed front entrance door leads into:-

Hallway -

Lounge - 4.45m(14'7'') x 3.71m(12'2'') - A good sized room having bow double glazed window letting in plenty of natural light, gas fire with tiled back and hearth and cornice to ceiling.

Dining Room - 3.66m(12'0'') x 3.86m(12'8'') - Having built-in store cupboard, Economy 7 storage heating and double glazed window.

Kitchen - 3.35m(11'0'') x 3.15m(10'4'') - Having sink unit with storage beneath with tiled splashback, space and gas point for cooker, double glazed window, store cupboard, side access door, pantry having double glazed window with obscure glass.

Staircase To First Floor - Landing having access to roof space.

Bedroom One - 4.88m(16'0'') x 3.68m(12'1'') - Having double glazed window and Economy 7 storage heater.

Bedroom Two - 3.66m(12'0'') x 3.00m(9'10'') - Having double glazed window over looking rear garden and having views over neighbouring fields and gas convector heater.

Bedroom Three - 3.15m(10'4'') x 2.44m(8'0'') - Having double glazed window overlooking rear garden and neighbouring fields, Store cupboard housing hot water cylinder.

Bathroom - 2.26m(7'5'') x 1.68m(5'6'') - Having a coloured three piece suite comprising low flush w.c., pedestal hand basin, panelled bath with electric shower over and tiled splashbacks, window with obscure glass and wall mounted electric heater.

Outside - Standing on this pleasant road having elevated garden to the front with pathway leading to a good sized rear garden having paved patio, lawned garden with planted beds and vegetable patch. The property has on Street Parking.

Boundary Ownership - The boundaries and ownerships have not been checked on the Title Deeds for any discrepancies or rights of way. All prospective purchasers should make their own enquiries before proceeding to exchange of contracts

Floor Plan -

Layout Plans - These floor plans are intended as a rough guide only and are not intended as an exact representation and should not be scaled. We can not confirm the accuracy of these plans.

Energy Performance -

Measurements - There is a six inch measurement tolerance or metric equivalent. All measurements are for general guidance purposes only and are approximate. Due to variations and tolerances in metric and imperial measurements, measurements contained in these particulars must not be relied upon for ordering carpet, furniture etc.

Notes - None of the installed services and equipment have been tested and no warranties of any kind can be given accordingly, prospective purchasers should bear this in mind when formulating their offers. The sellers do not include in the sale any carpets, light fittings, floor covering, curtains, blinds, furnishing, electrical/gas appliances ( whether connected or not) or any other fixtures and fittings unless expressly mentioned in these particulars.

Listed by

Normanton

Chris North Properties LTD

Reference: 57453101

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: F

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 22/01/2016

Expiry date: 21/01/2026 (expired)

Est. upgrade cost to C: £31,500

Recommendations

  • 50 mm internal or external wall insulation (£4,000 - £14,000)
  • Floor insulation (suspended floor) (£800 - £1,200)
  • Floor insulation (solid floor) (£4,000 - £6,000)
  • Change heating to gas condensing boiler (£3,000 - £7,000)
  • Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
  • Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£5,000 - £8,000)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

EPC Graphs

EE Rating

EE Rating

EI Rating

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Price history

Event Date Price % change
Sold 23/09/2016 (9 years ago) £115,000

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
14 JUBILEE AVENUE, NORMANTON, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF6 1DW £148,000 22/07/2025 Semi-detached
Same street 13 WOODHOUSE MOUNT, NORMANTON, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF6 1BN £198,000 28/10/2024 Terraced
Same street 39 WOODHOUSE MOUNT, NORMANTON, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF6 1BN £200,000 09/08/2024 Semi-detached
Same street 9 WOODHOUSE MOUNT, NORMANTON, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF6 1BN £172,500 18/07/2024 Terraced
50 GARTH AVENUE, NORMANTON, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF6 1DJ £157,000 19/12/2023 Semi-detached
Same street 16 WOODHOUSE MOUNT, NORMANTON, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF6 1BN £115,000 18/08/2023 Terraced
5 HOLLY TREE MEWS, NORMANTON, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF6 1FR £192,000 28/07/2023 Semi-detached
2 JUBILEE AVENUE, NORMANTON, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF6 1DW £147,000 17/02/2023 Semi-detached
Same street 19 WOODHOUSE MOUNT, NORMANTON, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF6 1BN £175,000 20/01/2023 Terraced
60 JUBILEE AVENUE, NORMANTON, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF6 1DS £165,000 30/09/2022 Semi-detached
19 GOOSEHILL ROAD, NORMANTON, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF6 1BJ £130,000 06/09/2022 Semi-detached
10 ST MICHAELS GREEN, NORMANTON, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF6 1PX £123,000 18/03/2022 Semi-detached
Same street 22 WOODHOUSE MOUNT, NORMANTON, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF6 1BN £117,000 21/02/2022 Terraced
70 JUBILEE AVENUE, NORMANTON, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF6 1DS £105,000 12/11/2021 Semi-detached
4 GARTH HOUSE MEWS, NORMANTON, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF6 1FH £162,000 25/10/2021 Semi-detached
Same street 17 WOODHOUSE MOUNT, NORMANTON, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF6 1BN £140,000 28/09/2021 Terraced
Same street 4 WOODHOUSE MOUNT, NORMANTON, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF6 1BN £110,000 24/06/2021 Terraced

Street average: £153,438 (8 sales)

Area average: £147,667 (9 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 49%
10y growth 99.8%

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

1y (index) 3.8%
5y (index) 26.3%
10y (index) 61.4%

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

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Wakefield Road Hope Street 0.1 miles
Bus stop Wakefield Road Goosehill Road 0.1 miles
Shop Palmers Garage 0.4 miles
Shop The Colour Room 0.5 miles
Train station Normanton 0.6 miles
Train station Streethouse 1.5 miles
Hospital Pontefract Hospital 4.8 miles
Hospital Holgate Hospital 6.1 miles
University Leeds Law School 8.9 miles
University Northern Film School 9.1 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 52
Anti-social behaviour 20
Public order 14
Shoplifting 12
Criminal damage and arson 10
Vehicle crime 7
Other theft 6
Other crime 5
Burglary 2
Drugs 2
Total incidents 130

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
Newlands Primary School Primary 0.1 miles Good — 15 Oct 2019
Normanton Junior Academy Primary 0.4 miles Good — 30 Apr 2018
Outwood Academy Freeston Secondary 0.5 miles Requires improvement — 18 Jan 2023
Normanton All Saints CofE Infant School Primary 0.6 miles Outstanding — 20 May 2013
Normanton Altofts Junior School Primary 0.7 miles Requires improvement — 21 May 2023

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, The Meadow, WF6 £850/mo 3 0.42 miles OpenRent
3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Dodsworth Crescent, WF6 £895/mo 3 0.5 miles OpenRent

Average rent: £873/mo (2 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.67%
Max investor price (0.8%) £109,125
Target investor price (1%) £87,300
Gross yield 8.1%
Cost-to-rent ratio 12.4×
Monthly cashflow £249/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI 7.9%
  • 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).