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4 HILL TOP MEWS

KNOTTINGLEY, WEST YORKSHIRE WF11 8JD

2 beds 710 sq ft Listed 1 Nov 2005 (-7542d)

£119,950

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Property details

Floor area

66 m²

EPC rating

D

Year built

England and Wales: 1967-1975

Last sold

£118,000 Dec 2021

Price per m²

£1,817/m²

Local average

£69,333 (+73%)

Deprivation

Decile 3 (8,372 of 33,755)

Street crime

121 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

  • Brick built 2 bedroom end town house
  • Gas central heating
  • UPVC double glazing
  • Gardens to front and rear
  • Single garage
  • Close to all amenities
  • Easy motorway access

Description

SUMMARY
Ideal for the first time buyer or small family purchaser is this well presented 2 bedroom end town house. Benefiting from a newly fitted kitchen and bathroom and situated in this popular location.


DESCRIPTION
Ideal for the first time buyer or small family purchaser is this 2 bedroom end town house. Situated in this convenient location close to all amenities and with easy access to the motorway network. Having been updated in recent months by the present owners to include a newly fitted kitchen and bathroom, the property is maintained and presented to the highest of standards and has the usual requirements of gas central heating and uPVC double glazing. The internal accommodation, which must be viewed to be fully appreciated briefly comprises: Entrance hall, lounge, superbly fitted breakfast kitchen, to the first floor there are 2 good size bedrooms and family bathroom. Outside to the front of the property there is a garden whilst to the rear there is a further attractive garden and single garage.

Entrance Hall 
With useful under stairs storage cupboard, uPVC/glazed door leading to the side of the property and having an archway leading into the

Breakfast Kitchen 16' 11" x 10' 11" ( 5.16m x 3.33m )
This superbly fitted kitchen has a comprehensive range of light modern units to both high and low level incorporating integrated fridge/freezer, wine rack and with space for appliances and plumbing for a washing machine. Set within the roll edge worktops there is a one and half bowl stainless steel sink unit and 4ring halogen electric hob and double electric oven with extractor over. With laminate flooring, part tiling to walls, down lighters and having an archway leading into the


Dining Area 
With uPVC/glazed door leading out to the rear garden.

Lounge 15' 8" x 11' ( 4.78m x 3.35m )
With bay window to the front of the property and having a decorative fire surround with marble hearth and insert housing a coal effect electric fire, decorative dado rail, ceiling coving, ceiling rose, radiator cabinet and spindle stairs leading to the


First Floor 



Master Bedroom  11' 1" x 11' ( 3.38m x 3.35m )
With dado rail.


Bedroom 2 11' x 8' 5" ( 3.35m x 2.57m )
With useful built-in storage cupboard.


Family Bathroom 7' 10" x 5' 6" ( 2.39m x 1.68m )
Having a 3piece suite in soft cream with contemporary chrome fittings comprising panelled bath with shower over and beech style shaker style unit with cupboards under incorporating low level WC and wash hand basin. With part tiling to the walls, feature mirror with cylinder airing/storage cupboard behind.


Outside 
To the front of the property there is a lawned garden with paved steps leading down to a paved path to the side of the property. A timber gate gives access to the rear where there is a most attractive garden with paved patio having feature circular paving with bird table and with log hedged flower borders. Beyond there is a lawned garden with paved path leading to a pebbled seating area and garden shed. A timber gate leads out to the rear access road where there is a single garage.


DIRECTIONS
The property itself can be approached by leaving Pontefract along the A645 Knottingley Road, proceed into Knottingley and at the Hill Top traffic lights proceed straight ahead passing Morrison's supermarket on the right hand side. Take the next left hand turn into Hilltop Mews and number 4 will be found on the right hand side identified by the For Sale board.

Listed by

Pontefract

Sequence (UK) Limited - Connells

Reference: 4938628

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 23/08/2021

Expiry date: 22/08/2031

Est. upgrade cost to C: £10,515

Recommendations

  • Floor insulation (suspended floor) (£800 - £1,200)
  • Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£15)
  • Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
  • Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Price history

Event Date Price % change
Sold 14/12/2021 (4 years ago) £118,000

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
Same street 10 HILL TOP MEWS, KNOTTINGLEY, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF11 8JD £142,000 21/01/2026 Terraced
Same street 3 HILL TOP MEWS, KNOTTINGLEY, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF11 8JD £105,000 23/01/2024 Terraced
Same street 9 HILL TOP MEWS, KNOTTINGLEY, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF11 8JD £133,000 20/05/2022 Terraced
Same street 3 HILL TOP MEWS, KNOTTINGLEY, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF11 8JD £110,000 20/05/2022 Terraced
Same street 5 HILL TOP MEWS, KNOTTINGLEY, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF11 8JD £123,000 16/05/2022 Terraced
BREATHING EQUIPMENT HIRE LTD MALVERN ROAD, KNOTTINGLEY, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF11 8EQ £364,000 14/04/2022 Other
1A HILL TOP, KNOTTINGLEY, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF11 8EB £25,000 17/03/2022 Other
IAN KAYE CARPETS, 9 THE ARCADE, KNOTTINGLEY, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF11 8EA £290,000 29/11/2021 Other

Street average: £122,600 (5 sales)

Area average: £226,333 (3 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

1y (index) 3.1%
5y (index) 24.7%
10y (index) 59.3%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Wakefield. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £715/mo
Realistic £794/mo
Optimistic £873/mo

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 Hill Top Belvior Drive 0.1 miles
Bus stop Hill Top Forge Hill Lane 0.1 miles
Shop The Laundry Room 0.3 miles
Shop Unknown 0.3 miles
Train station Knottingley 0.4 miles
Train station Pontefract Monkhill 2.3 miles
Hospital Pontefract Hospital 2.7 miles
Hospital Selby New War Memorial Hospital 8.4 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 53
Criminal damage and arson 19
Anti-social behaviour 11
Other theft 11
Other crime 7
Public order 6
Shoplifting 5
Burglary 3
Vehicle crime 3
Drugs 1
Possession of weapons 1
Theft from the person 1
Total incidents 121

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
The Vale Primary Academy Primary 0.4 miles (Inspected (no overall grade))
St Botolphs CE Academy Primary 0.4 miles (Inspected (no overall grade))
England Lane Academy Primary 0.5 miles Outstanding — 17 Sep 2024
De Lacy Academy Secondary 0.5 miles Outstanding — 5 Jul 2022
Simpson's Lane Academy Primary 0.7 miles Good — 26 Jun 2012

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 0.66%
Max investor price (0.8%) £99,250
Target investor price (1%) £79,400
  • 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).