Sold STC Semi-detached

Beech Crescent

Castleford, WF10 3RN

3 beds 1 baths Listed 28 May 2025 (-430d)

£210,000

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Council tax band

B

EPC rating

D

Last sold

£165,000

Price per m²

£3,043/m²

Local average

£188,225 (+11.6%)

Deprivation

Decile 8 (25,501 of 33,755)

Street crime

193 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

  • Semi Detached Family Home
  • Three Good Sized Bedrooms
  • Modern Fitted Kitchen Dining Room
  • Spacious Living Accommodation
  • Driveway Providing Off Road Parking
  • Enclosed Lawned Rear Garden
  • Viewing Essential
  • EPC Rating C71

Additional details

Electricity
Mains supply
Broadband
Cable
Water
Mains supply
Sewerage
Mains supply
Heating
Gas central
Parking
Off street
Garden
Yes
Listed property
No
Restrictions
No
Required access
No
Rights of way
No
Flooded in last 5 years
No
Flood defences
No

Description

A fantastic opportunity to purchase this THREE bedroom semi detached family home benefitting from OFF ROAD PARKING and SPACIOUS living accommodation. VIEWING ESSENTIAL. EPC rating C71.

A fantastic opportunity to purchase this three bedroom semi detached house, renovated to a good standard throughout, the property benefits from UPVC double glazed windows and gas central heating.

The property briefly comprises of a entrance hall, spacious living room with access into the modern fitted kitchen dining room which further leads through to the conservatory at the rear of the property and completing the accommodation on the ground floor. Upstairs to the first floor landing there is access to three bedrooms and the house bathroom. Bedroom one and two fitting double beds. Outside, to the front, there is a lawned garden with low maintenance pebbled edging, a concrete path to the front door, and a planted side border. To the side, a concrete driveway offers off road parking and leads to a timber gate giving access to the enclosed rear garden. To the rear, there is a paved path with pebbled edges, a timber shed, timber fencing, and a paved patio area leading to a summer house with power and lighting.

The property is located close to local amenities and schools and within easy reach of Castleford town centre with main bus routes nearby. The M62 motorway is only a short distance away making centres such as Manchester and Leeds accessible on a daily basis by car.

Only a full internal inspection will reveal all that is on offer in this ideal family home and an early viewing comes highly recommended.

Accommodation -

Entrance Hall - Composite front entrance door into entrance hall. Central heating radiator, stairs to the first floor landing. Double doors into the living room.

Living Room - 4.69m x 3.12m (min) x 3.72m (max) (15'4" x 10'2" ( - UPVC double glazed window to the front, coving to the ceiling, central heating radiator, tiled hearth with cast iron detailing and solid wood mantle surrounding a decorative fireplace. Door to kitchen dining room.

Kitchen Dining Room - 2.78m x 4.72m (9'1" x 15'5" ) - Two UPVC double glazed windows to the conservatory, UPVC double glazed door to the conservatory, central heating radiator. A range of wall and base units with laminate worksurface over and tiled splashback above, 1 1/2 stainless steel sink and drainer with mixer tap, plumbing and drainage for a dishwasher, space for a large freestanding fridge freezer, plumbing and drainage for a washing machine, integrated oven and grill, four ring ceramic hob, stainless steel splashback with a cooker hood over, built in wine rack, breakfast bar, door providing access to a pantry cupboard/built in cloakroom.

Conservatory - 3.43m x 4.63m (11'3" x 15'2") - UPVC double glazed windows surrounding, electric wall mounted floor, UPVC double glazed French doors to the rear garden.

First Floor Landing - Loft access, doors to three bedrooms, the house bathroom and a storage cupboard.

Bedroom One - 2.74m x 3.92m (8'11" x 12'10") - UPVC double glazed window to the front, central heating radiator.

Bedroom Two - 2.75m x 3.62m (9'0" x 11'10") - UPVC double glazed window to the rear, central heating radiator.

Bedroom Three - 2.27m x 1.94m (7'5" x 6'4") - UPVC double glazed window to the front, coving to the ceiling, central heating radiator.

Bathroom - 1.68m x 1.88m (5'6" x 6'2") - Frosted UPVC double glazed window to the rear, half tiled walls, spotlights, extractor fan, chrome ladder style central heating radiator. 'L' shaped panelled bath with glass shower screen with mixer shower and mixer shower over, pedestal wash basin with mixer tap, low flush W.C..

Outside - To the front of the property is an attractive lawned garden with a low maintenance pebbled edge and a concrete pathway leading to the front door and a planted border to the side. To the side of the property is a concrete driveway providing off road parking and leading to a timber gate accessing the enclosed rear garden. To the rear of the property is a paved pathway with low maintenance pebbled edges on either side, a timber shed and timber fencing surrounding. The paved patio area leads to the summer house with power and light within.

Council Tax Band - The council tax band for this property is B.

Floor Plans - These floor plans are intended as a rough guide only and are not to be intended as an exact representation and should not be scaled. We cannot confirm the accuracy of the measurements or details of these floor plans.

Epc Rating - To view the full Energy Performance Certificate please call into one of our local offices.

Viewings - To view please contact our Castleford office and they will be pleased to arrange a suitable appointment.

Listed by

Pontefract and Castleford

Richard Kendall

Reference: 162512054

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 26/07/2019

Expiry date: 25/07/2029

Est. upgrade cost to C: £10,950

Recommendations

  • Party wall insulation (£300 - £600)
  • Floor insulation (suspended floor) (£800 - £1,200)
  • 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)

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

Floorplan 1

Floorplan 2

Floorplan 2

Floorplan 3

Floorplan 3

EPC Graphs

EE Rating

EE Rating

Price history

No sales history found for this property in Land Registry Price Paid data.

Sold Comparables

Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.

Address Price Date Type
94 BIRCH GROVE, CASTLEFORD, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF10 3PH £220,000 09/01/2026 Semi-detached
20 KINGSLEY DRIVE, CASTLEFORD, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF10 3PS £185,000 19/12/2025 Semi-detached
Same street 90 BEECH CRESCENT, CASTLEFORD, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF10 3RN £162,000 21/08/2025 Semi-detached
Same street 133 BEECH CRESCENT, CASTLEFORD, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF10 3RN £220,000 06/03/2025 Semi-detached
90 BIRCH GROVE, CASTLEFORD, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF10 3PH £146,000 31/01/2025 Semi-detached
Same street 87 BEECH CRESCENT, CASTLEFORD, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF10 3RN £185,000 19/12/2024 Semi-detached
15 KINGSLEY DRIVE, CASTLEFORD, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF10 3PS £185,000 17/11/2023 Semi-detached
53 GYPSY LANE, CASTLEFORD, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF10 3PB £200,000 26/10/2023 Semi-detached
1 ACACIA CLOSE, CASTLEFORD, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF10 3PG £215,000 16/10/2023 Semi-detached
8 SHAKESPEARE CRESCENT, CASTLEFORD, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF10 3HE £225,000 14/08/2023 Semi-detached
72A SHEEPWALK LANE, CASTLEFORD, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF10 3QQ £330,000 14/07/2023 Semi-detached
Same street 83 BEECH CRESCENT, CASTLEFORD, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF10 3RN £190,000 09/06/2023 Semi-detached
41 BIRCH GROVE, CASTLEFORD, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF10 3PQ £175,000 05/12/2022 Semi-detached
84 SHEEPWALK LANE, CASTLEFORD, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF10 3QQ £250,000 16/09/2022 Semi-detached
Same street 90 BEECH CRESCENT, CASTLEFORD, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF10 3RN £125,000 09/09/2022 Semi-detached
Same street 48 BEECH CRESCENT, CASTLEFORD, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF10 3RN £180,000 09/09/2022 Semi-detached
4 KINGSLEY DRIVE, CASTLEFORD, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF10 3PS £228,000 27/05/2022 Semi-detached
Same street 64 BEECH CRESCENT, CASTLEFORD, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF10 3RN £172,500 23/05/2022 Semi-detached
18 BIRCH GROVE, CASTLEFORD, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF10 3PQ £183,500 25/03/2022 Semi-detached
46 BIRCH GROVE, CASTLEFORD, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF10 3PQ £178,000 28/02/2022 Semi-detached
24 SHAKESPEARE CRESCENT, CASTLEFORD, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF10 3HE £50,000 18/02/2022 Semi-detached
20 KINGSLEY DRIVE, CASTLEFORD, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF10 3PS £175,000 28/01/2022 Semi-detached
51 BIRCH GROVE, CASTLEFORD, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF10 3PH £168,000 22/12/2021 Semi-detached
12 HERRIOT MEWS, CASTLEFORD, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF10 3PL £171,000 30/11/2021 Semi-detached
20 HEMINGWAY CLOSE, CASTLEFORD, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF10 3PT £179,000 05/11/2021 Semi-detached
15 DICKENS DRIVE, CASTLEFORD, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF10 3PD £169,000 27/10/2021 Semi-detached
82 BIRCH GROVE, CASTLEFORD, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF10 3PH £195,000 25/10/2021 Semi-detached

Street average: £176,357 (7 sales)

Area average: £191,375 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 23.7%
10y growth 36.4%

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 Richmond & Hambleton: £648/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Address

Beech Crescent

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Sheepwalk Lane Hillcrest Avenue 0.2 miles
Shop Holmfield Farm Shop 0.7 miles
Shop Betfred 0.7 miles
Train station Pontefract Monkhill 1.1 miles
Train station Pontefract Tanshelf 1.5 miles
Hospital Pontefract Hospital 1.7 miles
Hospital Holgate Hospital 7.9 miles
University Leeds Law School 11.4 miles
University Northern Film School 11.5 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 73
Anti-social behaviour 30
Shoplifting 23
Public order 15
Criminal damage and arson 12
Vehicle crime 12
Other crime 8
Other theft 8
Burglary 7
Drugs 3
Possession of weapons 1
Robbery 1
Total incidents 193

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
Airedale Academy Secondary 0.5 miles Requires improvement — 19 Mar 2024
Airedale Junior School Primary 0.7 miles Good — 17 Jan 2018
Airedale Infant School Primary 0.7 miles Good — 3 Dec 2019
Townville Academy Primary 0.7 miles Requires improvement — 16 Mar 2023
Orchard Head Junior and Infant and Nursery School Primary 0.7 miles Good — 26 Nov 2019

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 Bungalow, Castleford, WF10 £1,000/mo 3 0.89 miles OpenRent
3 Bed Bungalow, Leyland Road, WF10 £1,000/mo 3 0.9 miles OpenRent

Average rent: £1,000/mo (2 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.48%
Max investor price (0.8%) £125,000
Target investor price (1%) £100,000
Gross yield 5.7%
Cost-to-rent ratio 17.5×
Monthly cashflow £48/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI 0.9%
  • 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).

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