Sold STC Semi-detached

29 CHECKSTONE AVENUE

CASTLEFORD, WEST YORKSHIRE WF10 5EN

3 beds 775 sq ft Listed 27 Jun 2023 (-1096d)

£215,000

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# 3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (WF10 5EN)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 29 CHECKSTONE AVENUE, CASTLEFORD, WEST YORKSHIRE WF10 5EN |
| Price | £215,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Council tax | C |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 2003-2006 |
| Floor area | 72 m² |
| Last sold | £207,000 Dec 2023 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** C
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Expiry date:** 20/12/2023 — **EXPIRED** (no longer valid for marketing or letting)
- **Current heating cost:** £394/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £16,540

### Recommendations
- E (£40)
- N (£4,000  -  £6,000)
- U (£9,000  -  £14,000)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/9095-2859-6824-9127-9785)

## Description

**IMPORTANT NOTE TO POTENTIAL PURCHASERS & TENANTS:** We endeavour to make our particulars accurate and reliable, however, they do not constitute or form part of an offer or any contract and none is to be relied upon as statements of representation or fact. The services, systems and appliances listed in this specification have not been tested by us and no guarantee as to their operating ability or efficiency is given. All photographs and measurements have been taken as a guide only and are not precise. Floor plans where included are not to scale and accuracy is not guaranteed. If you require clarification or further information on any points, please contact us, especially if you are traveling some distance to view. POTENTIAL PURCHASERS: Fixtures and fittings other than those mentioned are to be agreed with the seller. POTENTIAL TENANTS: All properties are available for a minimum length of time, with the exception of short term accommodation. Please contact the branch for details. A security deposit of at least one month’s rent is required. Rent is to be paid one month in advance. It is the tenant’s responsibility to insure any personal possessions. Payment of all utilities including water rates or metered supply and Council Tax is the responsibility of the tenant in every case.

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## Property Photos

- ![Front Exterior](/listings/photos/136635500/740060) - Front Exterior
- ![Open Plan Living](/listings/photos/136635500/740061) - Open Plan Living
- ![Open Plan Living](/listings/photos/136635500/740062) - Open Plan Living
- ![Open Plan Living](/listings/photos/136635500/740063) - Open Plan Living
- ![Clinic](/listings/photos/136635500/740064) - Clinic
- ![Bedoom One](/listings/photos/136635500/740065) - Bedoom One
- ![Bathroom](/listings/photos/136635500/740066) - Bathroom
- ![Rear Exterior](/listings/photos/136635500/740067) - Rear Exterior

## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan](/listings/photos/136635500/740068) - Floorplan

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC Rating Graph](/listings/photos/136635500/740069) - EPC Rating Graph

## Sales History

*Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 29 CHECKSTONE AVENUE, CASTLEFORD, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF10 5EN | £207,000 | 20/12/2023 | Semi-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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 137 SYCAMORE DRIVE, CASTLEFORD, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF10 5XP | £189,000 | 15/03/2024 | Semi-detached |
| 137 SYCAMORE DRIVE, CASTLEFORD, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF10 5XP | £200,000 | 20/12/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 11 ELDERBERRY VIEW, WHITWOOD, CASTLEFORD, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF10 5UH | £260,000 | 20/12/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 115 SYCAMORE DRIVE, CASTLEFORD, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF10 5XP | £150,000 | 15/12/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 16 WOOD GREEN, CASTLEFORD, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF10 5PH | £175,000 | 24/11/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 1 RYEGRASS GARDENS, CASTLEFORD, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF10 5UD | £187,000 | 10/11/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 24 FOXGLOVE FOLD, CASTLEFORD, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF10 5UJ | £250,000 | 17/07/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 6 COWSLIP LANE, CASTLEFORD, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF10 5UG | £220,000 | 03/07/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 39 PASTURE WAY, CASTLEFORD, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF10 5TN | £240,000 | 30/06/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 53 WOOD LANE, CASTLEFORD, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF10 5PQ | £183,000 | 19/06/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 11 FOXGLOVE FOLD, CASTLEFORD, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF10 5UJ | £230,000 | 19/05/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 80 WOOD LANE, CASTLEFORD, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF10 5PQ | £160,000 | 11/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 4 STONECROP DRIVE, CASTLEFORD, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF10 5BT | £254,000 | 25/10/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 127 SYCAMORE DRIVE, CASTLEFORD, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF10 5XP | £215,000 | 21/10/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 4 NETHERFIELD CLOSE, CASTLEFORD, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF10 5QW | £45,000 | 29/09/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 45 BELLFLOWER CLOSE, CASTLEFORD, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF10 5UF | £200,000 | 16/09/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 16 WOOD GREEN, CASTLEFORD, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF10 5PH | £165,000 | 11/03/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 22 FOXGLOVE FOLD, CASTLEFORD, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF10 5UJ | £230,000 | 25/02/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 47 WOOD LANE, CASTLEFORD, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF10 5PQ | £180,000 | 22/02/2022 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 19 CHECKSTONE AVENUE, CASTLEFORD, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF10 5EN | £245,000 | 20/01/2022 | Detached |
| 14 CARR BECK DRIVE, CASTLEFORD, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF10 5TH | £180,000 | 26/11/2021 | Semi-detached |

**Street average:** £245,000 (1 sale)
**Area average:** £195,650 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

*Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).*

- **Local average:** £187,845 (75 Semi-detached, WF10, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** +14.5%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Wakefield). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £715/mo
- **Realistic:** £794/mo
- **Optimistic:** £873/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Richmond & Hambleton (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £648/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, Chiltern Avenue, WF10 | £895/mo | 3 | 0.21 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Terraced House, Temple Street, WF10 | £850/mo | 3 | 0.93 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Sheldrake Road, WF10 | £925/mo | 3 | 0.94 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Terraced House, Hope Street West, WF10 | £925/mo | 3 | 0.94 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £899/mo (4 listings)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.42% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £113,750
- **Target investor price (1%):** £91,000

*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 £910/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 5.1%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 19.7×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £-53/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -1%

*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:** £2,986/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 23.6%
- **10y growth:** 46.2%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Wakefield; Semi-detached series; as of March 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 3.8%
- **5y growth (index):** 26.3%
- **10y growth (index):** 61.4%

## Flood risk

- **Zone:** 1
- **Risk:** Low
- **Source:** Job (default Low)

[Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

72 m²

Council tax band

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: 2003-2006

Last sold

£207,000 Dec 2023

Price per m²

£2,986/m²

Local average

£187,845 (+14.5%)

Street crime

133 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

A Fantastic Semi Detached
Three Double Bedrooms
Converted Garage For Business Use
Driveway
Close To Motorway Links
Must Be Viewed

Additional details

Parking: Yes
Garden: Yes

Description

Offered with no chain, this wonderful property is spacious and is ideal for a variety of buyers especially with the converted garage that is currently used as a clinic with its own entrance. The property comprises of an entrance hallway, open plan living area, cloakroom, three double bedrooms and house bathroom and has a converted garage with its own entrance for business use. Benefits from double glazing and a gas central heating system. There is an open plan garden with a driveway to the front and an enclosed garden to the rear.

IMPORTANT NOTE TO POTENTIAL PURCHASERS & TENANTS: We endeavour to make our particulars accurate and reliable, however, they do not constitute or form part of an offer or any contract and none is to be relied upon as statements of representation or fact. The services, systems and appliances listed in this specification have not been tested by us and no guarantee as to their operating ability or efficiency is given. All photographs and measurements have been taken as a guide only and are not precise. Floor plans where included are not to scale and accuracy is not guaranteed. If you require clarification or further information on any points, please contact us, especially if you are traveling some distance to view. POTENTIAL PURCHASERS: Fixtures and fittings other than those mentioned are to be agreed with the seller. POTENTIAL TENANTS: All properties are available for a minimum length of time, with the exception of short term accommodation. Please contact the branch for details. A security deposit of at least one month’s rent is required. Rent is to be paid one month in advance. It is the tenant’s responsibility to insure any personal possessions. Payment of all utilities including water rates or metered supply and Council Tax is the responsibility of the tenant in every case.

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Listed by

Castleford

Favsco 23 Ltd - LSL Franchise

Reference: 136635500

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

This certificate expired on 20/12/2023. A new EPC may be required before the property can be marketed or let.

Current rating: C

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 21/12/2013

Expiry date: 20/12/2023 (expired)

Current heating cost: £394/year

Potential heating cost: £413/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £16,540

Recommendations

Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£40)
Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£9,000 - £14,000)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan

EPC Graphs

EPC Rating Graph

Price history

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	20/12/2023 (2 years ago)	£207,000	—

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
137 SYCAMORE DRIVE, CASTLEFORD, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF10 5XP	£189,000	15/03/2024	Semi-detached
137 SYCAMORE DRIVE, CASTLEFORD, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF10 5XP	£200,000	20/12/2023	Semi-detached
11 ELDERBERRY VIEW, WHITWOOD, CASTLEFORD, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF10 5UH	£260,000	20/12/2023	Semi-detached
115 SYCAMORE DRIVE, CASTLEFORD, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF10 5XP	£150,000	15/12/2023	Semi-detached
16 WOOD GREEN, CASTLEFORD, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF10 5PH	£175,000	24/11/2023	Semi-detached
1 RYEGRASS GARDENS, CASTLEFORD, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF10 5UD	£187,000	10/11/2023	Semi-detached
24 FOXGLOVE FOLD, CASTLEFORD, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF10 5UJ	£250,000	17/07/2023	Semi-detached
6 COWSLIP LANE, CASTLEFORD, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF10 5UG	£220,000	03/07/2023	Semi-detached
39 PASTURE WAY, CASTLEFORD, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF10 5TN	£240,000	30/06/2023	Semi-detached
53 WOOD LANE, CASTLEFORD, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF10 5PQ	£183,000	19/06/2023	Semi-detached
11 FOXGLOVE FOLD, CASTLEFORD, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF10 5UJ	£230,000	19/05/2023	Semi-detached
80 WOOD LANE, CASTLEFORD, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF10 5PQ	£160,000	11/11/2022	Semi-detached
4 STONECROP DRIVE, CASTLEFORD, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF10 5BT	£254,000	25/10/2022	Semi-detached
127 SYCAMORE DRIVE, CASTLEFORD, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF10 5XP	£215,000	21/10/2022	Semi-detached
4 NETHERFIELD CLOSE, CASTLEFORD, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF10 5QW	£45,000	29/09/2022	Semi-detached
45 BELLFLOWER CLOSE, CASTLEFORD, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF10 5UF	£200,000	16/09/2022	Semi-detached
16 WOOD GREEN, CASTLEFORD, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF10 5PH	£165,000	11/03/2022	Semi-detached
22 FOXGLOVE FOLD, CASTLEFORD, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF10 5UJ	£230,000	25/02/2022	Semi-detached
47 WOOD LANE, CASTLEFORD, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF10 5PQ	£180,000	22/02/2022	Semi-detached
Same street 19 CHECKSTONE AVENUE, CASTLEFORD, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF10 5EN	£245,000	20/01/2022	Detached
14 CARR BECK DRIVE, CASTLEFORD, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF10 5TH	£180,000	26/11/2021	Semi-detached

Street average: £245,000 (1 sale)

Area average: £195,650 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 23.6%

10y growth 46.2%

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 £715/mo

Realistic £794/mo

Optimistic £873/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Wakefield.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Richmond & Hambleton: £648/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View WF10 5EN

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Pasture Way Cowslip Lane	0.2 miles
Shop	Taz Convenience Stores	0.3 miles
Shop	Smiths Hire	0.3 miles
Train station	Castleford	1.2 miles
Train station	Glasshoughton	1.5 miles
Hospital	Pontefract Hospital	3.3 miles
Hospital	Holgate Hospital	7.2 miles
University	Mabgate University Centre	8.8 miles
University	Leeds Law School	9.1 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	58
Other theft	26
Criminal damage and arson	13
Anti-social behaviour	12
Burglary	6
Drugs	5
Shoplifting	5
Other crime	3
Public order	3
Vehicle crime	2
Total incidents	133

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
Ackton Pastures Primary Academy	Primary	0.3 miles	Good — 3 May 2023
Castleford Three Lane Ends Academy	Primary	0.9 miles	Good — 21 Dec 2023
Half Acres Primary Academy	Primary	1.0 miles	Good — 26 Nov 2010
Normanton Common Primary Academy	Primary	1.1 miles	Good — 29 Apr 2019
Smawthorne Henry Moore Primary School, Castleford	Primary	1.2 miles	Good — 3 Mar 2020

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, Chiltern Avenue, WF10	£895/mo	3	0.21 miles	OpenRent
3 Bed Terraced House, Temple Street, WF10	£850/mo	3	0.93 miles	OpenRent
3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Sheldrake Road, WF10	£925/mo	3	0.94 miles	OpenRent
3 Bed Terraced House, Hope Street West, WF10	£925/mo	3	0.94 miles	OpenRent

Average rent: £899/mo (4 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.42%

Max investor price (0.8%) £113,750

Target investor price (1%) £91,000

Gross yield 5.1%

Cost-to-rent ratio 19.7×

Monthly cashflow £-53/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term

Cash-on-cash ROI -1%

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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