# 4 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (WF10 5ZJ) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 70 LOTUS CRESCENT, CASTLEFORD, WEST YORKSHIRE WF10 5ZJ | | Price | £294,999 | | Bedrooms | 4 | | Bathrooms | 2 | | Floor area | 119 m² | | Last sold | £269,995 Apr 2023 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** B - **Potential rating:** A - **Expiry date:** 12/04/2033 - **Current heating cost:** £576/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £9,500 ### Recommendations - N (£4,000 - £6,000) - U (£3,500 - £5,500) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0300-3487-4240-2897-1585) ## 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. ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/87459609/284188) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/87459609/284189) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/87459609/284190) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/87459609/284191) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/87459609/284192) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/87459609/284193) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/87459609/284194) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/87459609/284195) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/87459609/284196) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/87459609/284197) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/87459609/284198) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/87459609/284199) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/87459609/284200) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/87459609/284201) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/87459609/284202) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/87459609/284203) ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan](/listings/photos/87459609/284204) - Floorplan ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/87459609/284205) - EPC 1 ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 70 LOTUS CRESCENT, CASTLEFORD, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF10 5ZJ | £269,995 | 14/04/2023 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | 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] 8 LOTUS CRESCENT, CASTLEFORD, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF10 5ZJ | £378,995 | 28/10/2022 | 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 | | 14 TOWCHESTER DRIVE, CASTLEFORD, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF10 5ZG | £239,995 | 28/10/2022 | Semi-detached | | 14 ASCOT DRIVE, CASTLEFORD, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF10 5XU | £240,000 | 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] 10 LOTUS CRESCENT, CASTLEFORD, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF10 5ZJ | £257,995 | 30/09/2022 | Detached | | [Same street] 6 LOTUS CRESCENT, CASTLEFORD, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF10 5ZJ | £259,995 | 30/09/2022 | 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 | | 7 ASCOT DRIVE, CASTLEFORD, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF10 5XU | £240,000 | 30/09/2022 | Semi-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 | | [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] 23 LOTUS CRESCENT, CASTLEFORD, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF10 5ZJ | £228,100 | 31/03/2022 | Semi-detached | **Street average:** £287,470 (15 sales) **Area average:** £236,249 (20 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £187,845 (75 Semi-detached, WF10, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +57% ## 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):** £828/mo ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.27% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £99,250 - **Target investor price (1%):** £79,400 *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 Area rent estimate.* ## Price per Square Metre - **£/m²:** £2,479/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 24.2% - **10y growth:** 47.2% ## 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)