70 LOTUS CRESCENT
CASTLEFORD, WEST YORKSHIRE WF10 5ZJ
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
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)
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
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).
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 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 — 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).