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18 LOWER NORTHCROFT

PONTEFRACT, SOUTH ELMSALL, WEST YORKSHIRE WF9 2TB

2 beds 1 baths 947 sq ft Listed 17 Feb 2025 (-481d)

£250,000

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

88 m²

EPC rating

D

Year built

England and Wales: 1930-1949

Last sold

£260,000 Apr 2025

Price per m²

£2,841/m²

Local average

£260,148 (-3.9%)

Deprivation

Decile 1 (2,733 of 33,755)

Street crime

117 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

  • 2 BEDROOM DETACHED BUNGALOW
  • 2 DOUBLE BEDROOMS
  • OPEN PLAN LIVING/DINING ROOM
  • SPACIOUS SOUTH FACING GARDEN
  • GARAGE WITH ADDITIONAL STORAGE
  • GREAT LOCATION
  • CLOSE TO LOCAL SCHOOLS AND AMENITIES
  • NO CHAIN

Additional details

Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes

Description

Chain-Free 2-Bedroom Detached Bungalow in South Elmsall

Situated in a sought-after location, this spacious and well-presented two-bedroom detached bungalow is ready to move into with no onward chain – making your move even easier!

Key Features:
Two Large Double Bedrooms – Both generously sized with fitted wardrobes for ample storage.
Chain Free – A hassle-free purchase with no onward chain.
Ready to Move Into – Well-maintained and perfect for those looking for a smooth transition into their new home.
South-Facing Garden – Enjoy a sunny and private rear garden, ideal for relaxing or entertaining.
Garage with Additional Storage – Secure parking with extra space to the rear for tools, bikes, or hobbies.
Excellent Location – Conveniently located close to train stations, local schools, and amenities, offering easy access to surrounding towns and cities.

This fantastic bungalow is ideal for first-time buyers, downsizers, or anyone seeking a low-maintenance, single-level home in a great location. Don’t miss out – book your viewing today!

Services - Gas Central Heating, Mains Electric, Mains Gas, Mains Sewerage.

Market Appraisal/Valuation - Thinking of selling or struggling to sell your house? Kestrel Estates are the leaders in marketing in the Barnsley and Pontefract Area contact us for a free no obligation valuation. We are currently one of the fastest selling agents in the area. Book your free valuation now! or contact the office to find out more.

Mortgages - We will be pleased to offer independent advice regarding a mortgage for this property, details of which are available from our office. Independent advice will be given by Licensed Credit Brokers. Written quotations on request. Your home is at risk if you do not keep up repayments on a mortgage or other loan secured on.

Listed by

Pontefract

Henfrey's Estates Ltd T/A Kestrel Estates

Reference: 158362592

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 17/02/2025

Expiry date: 16/02/2035

Current heating cost: £974/year

Potential heating cost: £839/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £10,540

Recommendations

  • Floor insulation (suspended floor) (£800 - £1,200)
  • Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£40)
  • 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

EE Rating

EE Rating

FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #14232591

Property Details

Street: 18 Lower Northcroft

Town: South Elmsall

Postcode: WF9 2TB

Installation Details

Items: 2 windows and 2 doors

Certificate Issued: 04/10/2020

Work Completed: 28/09/2020

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

What is FENSA? FENSA (Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme) is a government-authorised scheme that monitors building regulation compliance for replacement windows and doors. Certificates indicate that work was completed by FENSA-approved installers.

Price history

42% since 2007

Event Date Price % change
Sold 30/04/2025 (1 year ago) £260,000 +42.5%
Sold 15/06/2007 (18 years ago) £182,500 —

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
Same street 4 LOWER NORTHCROFT, SOUTH ELMSALL, PONTEFRACT, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF9 2TB £275,000 12/12/2025 Detached
Same street 21 LOWER NORTHCROFT, SOUTH ELMSALL, PONTEFRACT, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF9 2TB £250,000 03/05/2024 Detached
22 HIGH STREET, SOUTH ELMSALL, PONTEFRACT, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF9 2SJ £225,000 26/05/2023 Detached
Same street 11 LOWER NORTHCROFT, SOUTH ELMSALL, PONTEFRACT, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF9 2TB £217,000 06/04/2023 Semi-detached
ARCHWAYS HILL FOLD, SOUTH ELMSALL, PONTEFRACT, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF9 2BZ £500,000 03/10/2022 Detached
17 ASH GROVE, SOUTH ELMSALL, PONTEFRACT, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF9 2TE £316,500 29/07/2022 Detached
Same street 25 LOWER NORTHCROFT, SOUTH ELMSALL, PONTEFRACT, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF9 2TB £225,000 08/07/2022 Detached
4 ASH GROVE, SOUTH ELMSALL, PONTEFRACT, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF9 2TA £280,000 29/04/2022 Detached
19 ASH GROVE, SOUTH ELMSALL, PONTEFRACT, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF9 2TE £250,000 25/03/2022 Detached
Same street 10 LOWER NORTHCROFT, SOUTH ELMSALL, PONTEFRACT, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF9 2TB £220,000 30/11/2021 Detached
58 HIGH STREET, SOUTH ELMSALL, PONTEFRACT, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF9 2SJ £270,000 06/09/2021 Detached

Street average: £237,400 (5 sales)

Area average: £306,917 (6 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 2.7%
10y growth 46.7%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Wakefield. Series: Detached. As of March 2026.

1y (index) 3%
5y (index) 24.2%
10y (index) 57.8%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Wakefield. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £712/mo
Realistic £791/mo
Optimistic £870/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Wakefield.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Wakefield: £593/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View WF9 2TB

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Ash Grove Manor Farm Estate 0.1 miles
Train station South Elmsall 0.2 miles
Shop Pro Logic Computers (UK) Ltd 0.3 miles
Shop S & T Vodden Family Butchers 0.4 miles
Train station Moorthorpe 0.7 miles
Hospital Holgate Hospital 3.9 miles
Hospital Pontefract Hospital 6.5 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 51
Shoplifting 14
Criminal damage and arson 11
Anti-social behaviour 10
Public order 7
Other crime 5
Other theft 5
Vehicle crime 5
Burglary 3
Drugs 2
Possession of weapons 2
Robbery 1
Theft from the person 1
Total incidents 117

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
Ash Grove Primary Academy Primary 0.1 miles Good — 26 Jun 2023
South Elmsall Carlton Junior and Infant School Primary 0.4 miles Good — 16 Jan 2023
Minsthorpe Community College Secondary 0.4 miles Good — 1 Apr 2014
Moorthorpe Primary School With Inclusion Resource Primary 0.6 miles Good — 27 Jan 2019
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Moorthorpe Primary 0.6 miles Good — 23 Mar 2017

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
2 Bed Terraced House, Whitmore Street, WF9 £695/mo 2 0.14 miles OpenRent
2 Bed Terraced House, Kenyon Street, WF9 £695/mo 2 0.17 miles OpenRent
2 Bed Terraced House, Westfield Lane, WF9 £795/mo 2 0.21 miles OpenRent
2 Bed Terraced House, Church Street, WF9 £695/mo 2 0.29 miles OpenRent
2 Bed Terraced House, Church St, WF9 £695/mo 2 0.29 miles OpenRent
2 Bed Terraced House, Church St, WF9 £695/mo 2 0.29 miles OpenRent

Average rent: £712/mo (6 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.28%
Max investor price (0.8%) £86,875
Target investor price (1%) £69,500
Gross yield 3.3%
Cost-to-rent ratio 30×
Monthly cashflow £-384/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI -6.4%
  • 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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