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70 LOTUS CRESCENT

CASTLEFORD, WEST YORKSHIRE WF10 5ZJ

4 beds 2 baths 1,281 sq ft Listed 9 Jan 2026 (-166d)

£294,999

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

119 m²

EPC rating

B

Last sold

£269,995 Apr 2023

Price per m²

£2,479/m²

Local average

£187,845 (+57%)

Street crime

164 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

  • Flexible four-bedroom, three-storey layout
  • Sociable family room with garden access
  • Separate first-floor formal living room
  • Principal bedroom with en-suite shower room
  • Built-in wardrobes across all bedrooms
  • EV Charge Point and driveway
  • Excellent access to Xscape and transport links
  • EPC: B - Council Tax: D

Additional details

Heating
Double glazing, Central
Parking
Driveway, EV charging
Garden
Patio, Enclosed garden, Rear garden, Back garden

Description

Versatile Three-Storey Living with Space to Grow

Set within a modern residential development in Castleford, this well-balanced and thoughtfully arranged four-bedroom, three-storey home offers flexible living space ideally suited to families, professionals or those seeking room to adapt as life evolves.

The ground floor is centred around everyday living and sociability. A generous kitchen sits to the front of the property, offering ample workspace and storage, while to the rear a spacious family room, fitted out with built in AV wall and practical bench seating. This space provides an ideal hub for dining, relaxing and entertaining, with direct access to the garden. A ground floor WC and useful storage complete this level, ensuring practicality is firmly built into the layout.

The first floor introduces a clear distinction between entertaining and rest. A well-proportioned living room creates a more formal, comfortable space to unwind, separate from the busier areas below. Alongside this sits the principal bedroom with fitted wardrobes, a generous double with the benefit of a modern en-suite shower room, making it an ideal main suite or guest bedroom.

The second floor is dedicated to family and flexibility, offering three further bedrooms with built in wardrobes, all well laid out and adaptable for children, guests or home working. A contemporary family bathroom serves this level, completing the accommodation and reinforcing the home's suitability for longer-term living.

Throughout, the property benefits from gas central heating, UPVC double glazing, and remains covered by an NHBC warranty, providing reassurance for buyers. The vendor notes the excellent flow of the home, particularly the sociable ground floor and the separation created by a more intimate sitting room above, alongside the advantage of double bedrooms throughout

Services:
We are advised that the property is connected to mains services.
We are advised there is Fibre to the property

Area:
Castleford, particularly the WF10 area around Xscape, has become one of West Yorkshire's most dynamic and well-connected residential locations, combining strong transport links, extensive leisure amenities and a growing sense of regeneration. Historically rooted in coal mining and Roman heritage, Castleford has evolved significantly in recent years, making it increasingly attractive to families, first-time buyers and commuters alike.

The area around Xscape is a major focal point, offering a wide range of leisure and lifestyle facilities including indoor skiing, bowling, cinema, restaurants and gyms. This concentration of amenities brings a modern, energetic feel to the area and provides year-round entertainment on the doorstep. Nearby green spaces such as Queen's Park and Fairburn Ings Nature Reserve offer a welcome balance, with riverside walks, nature trails and open countryside close at hand.

Connectivity is a key strength of WF10. Castleford railway station provides regular services to Leeds, Wakefield and York, making it a practical base for commuters. Road links are equally strong, with quick access to the A1(M), M62 and M1, placing Leeds, Wakefield and wider Yorkshire within easy reach.

Everyday amenities are well served, with local supermarkets, independent shops and schools nearby, alongside continued investment in housing and infrastructure. Taken together, the WF10 area near Xscape offers a well-rounded lifestyle, blending modern convenience, leisure-led living and strong connectivity, all within a town that continues to grow and adapt.

Listed by

Covering Leeds

Aspekt 360 Ltd

Reference: 87459609

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: B

Potential rating: A

Inspection date: 13/04/2023

Expiry date: 12/04/2033

Current heating cost: £576/year

Potential heating cost: £576/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £9,500

Recommendations

  • 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

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EPC Graphs

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Price history

Event Date Price % change
Sold 14/04/2023 (3 years ago) £269,995

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
102 HAYDOCK AVENUE, CASTLEFORD, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF10 5ZH £290,000 26/11/2025 Semi-detached
85 HAYDOCK AVENUE, CASTLEFORD, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF10 5ZH £295,000 14/11/2025 Semi-detached
11 HAYDOCK AVENUE, CASTLEFORD, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF10 5XT £225,000 06/11/2025 Semi-detached
Same street 31 LOTUS CRESCENT, CASTLEFORD, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF10 5ZJ £354,995 28/06/2024 Detached
Same street 27 LOTUS CRESCENT, CASTLEFORD, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF10 5ZJ £797,809 21/09/2023 Other
18 AINTREE COURT, CASTLEFORD, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF10 5XW £205,000 31/07/2023 Semi-detached
16 HAYDOCK DRIVE, CASTLEFORD, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF10 5XR £200,000 26/05/2023 Semi-detached
25 HAYDOCK AVENUE, CASTLEFORD, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF10 5XT £220,000 17/02/2023 Semi-detached
Same street 4 LOTUS CRESCENT, CASTLEFORD, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF10 5ZJ £269,995 20/12/2022 Semi-detached
10 ASCOT DRIVE, CASTLEFORD, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF10 5XU £228,000 20/12/2022 Semi-detached
12 ASCOT DRIVE, CASTLEFORD, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF10 5XU £228,000 20/12/2022 Semi-detached
23 HAYDOCK DRIVE, CASTLEFORD, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF10 5XR £205,000 09/12/2022 Semi-detached
54 HAYDOCK AVENUE, CASTLEFORD, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF10 5XT £208,000 06/12/2022 Semi-detached
101 HAYDOCK AVENUE, CASTLEFORD, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF10 5ZH £285,000 02/12/2022 Semi-detached
16 ASCOT DRIVE, CASTLEFORD, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF10 5XU £245,000 03/11/2022 Semi-detached
Same street 12 LOTUS CRESCENT, CASTLEFORD, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF10 5ZJ £239,995 28/10/2022 Semi-detached
Same street 2 LOTUS CRESCENT, CASTLEFORD, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF10 5ZJ £242,995 28/10/2022 Semi-detached
Same street 8 LOTUS CRESCENT, CASTLEFORD, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF10 5ZJ £378,995 28/10/2022 Detached
14 ASCOT DRIVE, CASTLEFORD, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF10 5XU £240,000 28/10/2022 Semi-detached
14 TOWCHESTER DRIVE, CASTLEFORD, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF10 5ZG £239,995 28/10/2022 Semi-detached
Same street 14 LOTUS CRESCENT, CASTLEFORD, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF10 5ZJ £239,995 25/10/2022 Semi-detached
41 HAYDOCK AVENUE, CASTLEFORD, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF10 5XT £225,000 14/10/2022 Semi-detached
Same street 6 LOTUS CRESCENT, CASTLEFORD, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF10 5ZJ £259,995 30/09/2022 Detached
Same street 10 LOTUS CRESCENT, CASTLEFORD, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF10 5ZJ £257,995 30/09/2022 Detached
3 ASCOT DRIVE, CASTLEFORD, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF10 5XU £228,000 30/09/2022 Semi-detached
4 TOWCHESTER DRIVE, CASTLEFORD, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF10 5ZG £237,995 30/09/2022 Semi-detached
1 ASCOT DRIVE, CASTLEFORD, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF10 5XU £228,000 30/09/2022 Semi-detached
5 ASCOT DRIVE, CASTLEFORD, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF10 5XU £240,000 30/09/2022 Semi-detached
2 TOWCHESTER DRIVE, CASTLEFORD, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF10 5ZG £239,995 30/09/2022 Semi-detached
Same street 80 LOTUS CRESCENT, CASTLEFORD, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF10 5ZJ £45,600 30/06/2022 Semi-detached
Same street 78 LOTUS CRESCENT, CASTLEFORD, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF10 5ZJ £45,600 30/06/2022 Semi-detached
Same street 7 LOTUS CRESCENT, CASTLEFORD, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF10 5ZJ £339,995 27/05/2022 Detached
Same street 25 LOTUS CRESCENT, CASTLEFORD, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF10 5ZJ £349,995 14/04/2022 Detached
Same street 19 LOTUS CRESCENT, CASTLEFORD, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF10 5ZJ £259,995 08/04/2022 Detached
Same street 21 LOTUS CRESCENT, CASTLEFORD, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF10 5ZJ £274,995 31/03/2022 Semi-detached

Street average: £290,597 (15 sales)

Area average: £235,649 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 24.2%
10y growth 47.2%

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: £828/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Shop A1 Storage 0.3 miles
Bus stop Cutsyke Road Castleford Lane 0.3 miles
Shop Motorpoint Castleford 0.4 miles
Train station Glasshoughton 0.8 miles
Train station Castleford 1.2 miles
Hospital Pontefract Hospital 2.4 miles
Hospital Spire Methley Park Hospital 3.5 miles
University Mabgate University Centre 9.6 miles
University Leeds Trinity University City Campus 9.7 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 69
Other theft 28
Anti-social behaviour 14
Shoplifting 11
Criminal damage and arson 9
Burglary 8
Other crime 7
Vehicle crime 6
Drugs 5
Public order 3
Possession of weapons 2
Robbery 1
Theft from the person 1
Total incidents 164

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
St Wilfrid's Catholic High School & Sixth Form College: A Voluntary Academy Secondary 0.7 miles Good — 23 Apr 2012
Ackton Pastures Primary Academy Primary 0.8 miles Good — 3 May 2023
Smawthorne Henry Moore Primary School, Castleford Primary 0.8 miles Good — 3 Mar 2020
Featherstone All Saints CofE Academy Primary 0.9 miles Good — 22 Jul 2016
Half Acres Primary Academy Primary 1.0 miles Good — 26 Nov 2010

Rental Comparables

Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 4-bedroom count for this property.

Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.27%
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).