46 OAKFIELD CRESCENT
KNOTTINGLEY, WEST YORKSHIRE WF11 0JT
Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Floor area
78 m²
EPC rating
C
Year built
England and Wales: 1950-1966
Last sold
£75,000 Apr 2016
Price per m²
£1,026/m²
Local average
£180,921 (-55.8%)
Deprivation
Decile 3 (8,372 of 33,755)
Street crime
119 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)
Key features
- PROJECT PROPERTY
- GUIDE PRICE £80,000 - £85,000
- Good size gardens to front and rear
- 2 bedroom semi detached house
- Close to both road and rail networks
- Must be viewed
- Excellent corner plot
Additional details
- Parking
- Yes
- Garden
- Yes
Description
This two bedroomed home sits on a good sized plot but is now ready for a program of refurbishment. The property would need a new kitchen, bathroom, decor, rewiring and plumbing work but it will make a great BLT or FTB property.
DESCRIPTION
Occupying an excellent location on Oakfield Crescent the property offers good size accommodation and larger than average outside space with gardens to both front and rear. In an ideal location for local amenities and road and rail links for those wishing to commute, with off street parking to the front for several cars, private gardens primarily laid with lawn to the rear. Internally, the property briefly comprises; entrance hallway, lounge, two good size bedrooms and main house bathroom. Viewing is highly recommended.
Entrance Hall
With double glazed door to the front, central heating radiator, double glazed window to the side with under stairs cupboard and access through to the dining kitchen and lounge.
Lounge 15' 2" into the bay x 11' 6" into the recess ( 4.62m into the bay x 3.51m into the recess )
Having double glazed window to the front, TV point and coving and houses a gas fire with tiled surround.
Kitchen 12' 6" into the alcove plus door x 9' to its maximum ( 3.81m into the alcove plus door x 2.74m to its maximum )
Having a fitted kitchen with both wall and base units, double glazed window looking out to the rear garden with a single bowl stainless steel sink and drainer set in roll top worktops. With part tiling, gas cooker point, plumbing for an automatic washing machine and space for fridge freezer. Having central heating radiator with coving and the additional benefit of two store cupboards or pantry.
First Floor Landing
With access to two bedrooms and house bathroom and having a double glazed window to the side and loft access.
Bedroom 1 14' 11" plus the alcove extending to 17' 11" x 11' 5" ( 4.55m plus the alcove extending to 5.46m x 3.48m )
Having two double glazed windows looking out over the front garden with built in cupboard and central heating radiator.
Bedroom 2 10' 6" x 9' 6" plus door recess ( 3.20m x 2.90m plus door recess )
With double glazed window to the rear, built in wardrobes and central heating radiator, with TV point and coving.
House Bathroom
Has double glazed window to the side with bath and shower over bath, wash hand basin and high level W/C. With central heating radiator and is part tiled with an airing cupboard.
Outside
To the front there is a walled boundary with gated access leading to a driveway with parking for several cars, with mature plants and shrubs and access down the side of the property to the rear garden. The rear garden itself has outhouse, is primarily laid with lawn with fenced boundaries and has plants and shrubs.
DIRECTIONS
Leaving Pontefract town centre along the A645 Knottingley Road, continue along Knottingley Road under the railway bridge and over the A162 up towards Hill Top Knottingley. At the Hill Top traffic lights, turn right onto Headlands Lane and at the bottom turn left onto Spawd Bone Lane. Once on Spawd Bone Lane turn right onto The Ridgeway and Oakfield Crescent is the first right. Continue along Oakfield Crescent where the property can be found on the corner on the right hand side identified by a William H Brown for sale board.
1. MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS: Intending purchasers will be asked to produce identification documentation at a later stage and we would ask for your co-operation in order that there will be no delay in agreeing the sale.
2. General: While we endeavour to make our sales particulars fair, accurate and reliable, they are only a general guide to the property and, accordingly, if there is any point which is of particular importance to you, please contact the office and we will be pleased to check the position for you, especially if you are contemplating travelling some distance to view the property.
3. Measurements: These approximate room sizes are only intended as general guidance. You must verify the dimensions carefully before ordering carpets or any built-in furniture.
4. Services: Please note we have not tested the services or any of the equipment or appliances in this property, accordingly we strongly advise prospective buyers to commission their own survey or service reports before finalising their offer to purchase.
5. THESE PARTICULARS ARE ISSUED IN GOOD FAITH BUT DO NOT CONSTITUTE REPRESENTATIONS OF FACT OR FORM PART OF ANY OFFER OR CONTRACT. THE MATTERS REFERRED TO IN THESE PARTICULARS SHOULD BE INDEPENDENTLY VERIFIED BY PROSPECTIVE BUYERS OR TENANTS. NEITHER SEQUENCE (UK) LIMITED NOR ANY OF ITS EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS HAS ANY AUTHORITY TO MAKE OR GIVE ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY WHATEVER IN RELATION TO THIS PROPERTY.
Listed by
Pontefract
Sequence (UK) Limited - Connells
Reference: 51259133
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
Current rating: C
Potential rating: B
Inspection date: 17/03/2015
Expiry date: 16/03/2025 (expired)
Current heating cost: £496/year
Potential heating cost: £436/year
Est. upgrade cost to C: £17,730
Recommendations
- Floor insulation (solid floor) (£4,000 - £6,000)
- Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£30)
- Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
- Replacement glazing units (£1,000 - £1,400)
- Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£5,000 - £8,000)
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Price history
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | 08/04/2016 (10 years ago) | £75,000 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23B SPAWD BONE LANE, KNOTTINGLEY, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF11 0JF | £177,000 | 19/12/2025 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 12 OAKFIELD CRESCENT, KNOTTINGLEY, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF11 0JT | £130,000 | 31/01/2025 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 25 OAKFIELD CRESCENT, KNOTTINGLEY, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF11 0JT | £175,000 | 27/09/2024 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 31 OAKFIELD CRESCENT, KNOTTINGLEY, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF11 0JT | £155,000 | 28/03/2024 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 48 OAKFIELD CRESCENT, KNOTTINGLEY, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF11 0JT | £120,000 | 17/11/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 16 NORTHFIELD ROAD, KNOTTINGLEY, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF11 0JN | £113,000 | 16/10/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 74 ENGLAND LANE, KNOTTINGLEY, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF11 0JP | £165,000 | 22/09/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 7 HILLGARTH, KNOTTINGLEY, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF11 0JZ | £150,000 | 10/08/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 33 CLEVELAND AVENUE, KNOTTINGLEY, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF11 8EN | £145,000 | 14/07/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 16 WESTFIELD ROAD, KNOTTINGLEY, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF11 0JD | £140,000 | 12/07/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 4 EASTFIELD AVENUE, KNOTTINGLEY, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF11 0JW | £125,000 | 26/06/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 11 EASTFIELD AVENUE, KNOTTINGLEY, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF11 0JW | £130,000 | 09/06/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 30 EASTFIELD AVENUE, KNOTTINGLEY, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF11 0JW | £156,000 | 27/02/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 9 CLEVELAND AVENUE, KNOTTINGLEY, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF11 8EN | £225,000 | 25/01/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 20 NORTHFIELD AVENUE, KNOTTINGLEY, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF11 0JE | £129,775 | 21/12/2022 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 32 OAKFIELD CRESCENT, KNOTTINGLEY, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF11 0JT | £157,000 | 08/12/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 55 CLEVELAND AVENUE, KNOTTINGLEY, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF11 8EN | £193,000 | 30/08/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 11 CLEVELAND AVENUE, KNOTTINGLEY, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF11 8EN | £255,000 | 05/08/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 20 NORTHFIELD AVENUE, KNOTTINGLEY, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF11 0JE | £130,000 | 01/07/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 45 CHERRY TREE WALK, KNOTTINGLEY, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF11 0LE | £150,000 | 20/06/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 27 CHERRY TREE WALK, KNOTTINGLEY, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF11 0LE | £145,000 | 10/06/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 24 HILLGARTH, KNOTTINGLEY, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF11 0JZ | £165,000 | 28/02/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 31A SPAWD BONE LANE, KNOTTINGLEY, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF11 0JF | £140,000 | 18/02/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 19 EASTFIELD AVENUE, KNOTTINGLEY, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF11 0JW | £125,000 | 30/11/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 24 ASHCOMBE DRIVE, KNOTTINGLEY, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF11 0JU | £148,000 | 25/11/2021 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 30 OAKFIELD CRESCENT, KNOTTINGLEY, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF11 0JT | £150,000 | 09/07/2021 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 7 OAKFIELD CRESCENT, KNOTTINGLEY, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF11 0JT | £146,000 | 30/06/2021 | Semi-detached |
Street average: £147,571 (7 sales)
Area average: £155,339 (20 sales)
Capital growth trend
Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Wakefield. Series: Semi-detached. As of March 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for Wakefield. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Wakefield.
LHA (30th percentile) floor for Wakefield: £593/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bus stop | Ridgeway Eastfield Avenue | 0.1 miles |
| Bus stop | Knottingley Eastfield Avenue | 0.1 miles |
| Shop | Unknown | 0.2 miles |
| Shop | The Laundry Room | 0.4 miles |
| Train station | Knottingley | 0.4 miles |
| Train station | Pontefract Monkhill | 2.2 miles |
| Hospital | Holgate Hospital | 8.5 miles |
| Hospital | Selby New War Memorial Hospital | 8.6 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 52 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 21 |
| Other theft | 11 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 |
| Other crime | 7 |
| Public order | 6 |
| Shoplifting | 6 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total incidents | 119 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| England Lane Academy | Primary | 0.2 miles | Outstanding — 17 Sep 2024 |
| De Lacy Academy | Secondary | 0.3 miles | Outstanding — 5 Jul 2022 |
| Simpson's Lane Academy | Primary | 0.5 miles | Good — 26 Jun 2012 |
| St Botolphs CE Academy | Primary | 0.6 miles | — (Inspected (no overall grade)) |
| The Vale Primary Academy | Primary | 0.6 miles | — (Inspected (no overall grade)) |
Rental Comparables
Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 2-bedroom count for this property.
Rent-driven metrics
Based on Area rent estimate.
- 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).