Smithy Lane - WF3 1QQ
Key Postcode Insights
WF3 1QQ is a residential postcode situated on Smithy Lane, Tingley, Wakefield, WF3 with 1 addresses.
It ranks as the 7th largest and 136th most expensive of the 932 postcodes in the WF3 area. The most common property type is a mid-century house built between 1936 and 1979.
The postcode contains a total of 1 properties: 1 house.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £169,273
- 10 Year change
- up 57.6%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £876pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 51.7%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £177/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 6.2%/year/yr
Key Postcode Insights
WF3 1QQ is a residential postcode situated on Smithy Lane, Tingley, Wakefield, WF3 with 1 addresses.
It ranks as the 7th largest and 136th most expensive of the 932 postcodes in the WF3 area. The most common property type is a mid-century house built between 1936 and 1979.
The postcode contains a total of 1 properties: 1 house.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £169,273
- 10 Year change
- up 57.6%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £876pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 51.7%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £177/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 6.2%/year/yr
Sales Market Trends
The last sale in WF3 1QQ sold for £182,500 on 26th September 2025. Since then prices are up an average of 46.6%.
The current average value in the postcode is £169,273.
The WF3 1QQ Sales Market has increased by 57.6% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 1.8% | £169,273 |
| June 2025 | 2.6% | £166,311 |
| June 2024 | 0.7% | £162,167 |
| June 2023 | 4.3% | £161,034 |
| June 2022 | 12.4% | £154,467 |
| June 2021 | 11% | £137,419 |
| June 2020 | 3.3% | £123,830 |
| June 2019 | 3.8% | £119,819 |
| June 2018 | 3.7% | £115,436 |
| June 2017 | 3.6% | £111,277 |
| June 2016 | 5.1% | £107,409 |
| June 2015 | 4% | £102,186 |
| June 2014 | 6.9% | £98,240 |
| June 2013 | -2.1% | £91,901 |
| June 2012 | -1.3% | £93,865 |
| June 2011 | -3.3% | £95,088 |
| June 2010 | 2.2% | £98,355 |
| June 2009 | -12.9% | £96,264 |
| June 2008 | -2.4% | £110,543 |
| June 2007 | 0% | £113,285 |
Rental Market Trends
The current average rental value in the postcode is £876.
The WF3 1QQ Rental Market has increased by 51.7% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 4.6% | £876pcm |
| June 2025 | 1.3% | £837pcm |
| June 2024 | 5.4% | £826pcm |
| June 2023 | 8.6% | £784pcm |
| June 2022 | 11% | £722pcm |
| June 2021 | 1.9% | £650pcm |
| June 2020 | 1.6% | £638pcm |
| June 2019 | 3.7% | £628pcm |
| June 2018 | 2% | £606pcm |
| June 2017 | 3% | £594pcm |
| June 2016 | 4.8% | £577pcm |
| June 2015 | 6.2% | £551pcm |
| June 2014 | 1.4% | £519pcm |
| June 2013 | -0.1% | £512pcm |
| June 2012 | -0.4% | £512pcm |
| June 2011 | 0.2% | £514pcm |
| June 2010 | 1.2% | £513pcm |
| June 2009 | -5.1% | £507pcm |
| June 2008 | 4.4% | £534pcm |
| June 2007 | 0% | £512pcm |
Sales History
The last sale was on 26th September 2025 for £182,500 and since then the market in the area has increased by 46.6%. The postcode has had a total of 3 sales since 1995.
WF3 1QQ has seen 1 sale in the last three years and 1 sale in the last twelve months.
- Sold Sep 2025£182,500 | 3 Bed House3, Smithy Lane, Wakefield, WF3 1QQ3, Smithy Lane, Wakefield, WF3 1QQ
- Sold Jun 2018£120,000 | 3 Bed House3, Smithy Lane, Wakefield, WF3 1QQ3, Smithy Lane, Wakefield, WF3 1QQ
- Sold Jun 2010£90,000 | 3 Bed House3, Smithy Lane, Wakefield, WF3 1QQ3, Smithy Lane, Wakefield, WF3 1QQ
Nearby Postcodes
WF3 1QQ is the 7th largest and the 136th most expensive postcode out of the 932 postcodes in the WF3 area.
- WF3 1PG, Eastleigh Drive, Tingley, Wakefield, WF3WF3 1PG24 Addresses|75 m away
- WF3 1NJ, Leigh View, Tingley, Wakefield, WF3WF3 1NJ22 Addresses|109 m away
- WF3 1PJ, Kirkwood Grove, Tingley, Wakefield, WF3WF3 1PJ26 Addresses|132 m away
- WF3 1PQ, Thirlmere Drive, Tingley, Wakefield, WF3WF3 1PQ9 Addresses|140 m away
- WF3 1QG, Smithy Lane, Tingley, Wakefield, WF3WF3 1QG13 Addresses|165 m away
Property Types
- 1 mid-century house built between 1936 and 1979
- mid-century house (1)
Energy Efficiency
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys conducted for 1 property.
- The most common rating is C.
- A (0)
- E (0)
- B (0)
- F (0)
- C (1)
- G (0)
- D (0)
- No EPC (0)
Top 3 Most Expensive Sales
- Sold Feb 2015£320,000 | 5 Bed House2, Smithy Lane, Wakefield, WF3 1QG2, Smithy Lane, Wakefield, WF3 1QG
- Sold Sep 2018£295,000 | 4 Bed House4, Smithy Lane, Wakefield, WF3 1QG4, Smithy Lane, Wakefield, WF3 1QG
- Sold Oct 2020£270,000 | 4 Bed House10, Smithy Lane, Wakefield, WF3 1QG10, Smithy Lane, Wakefield, WF3 1QG
Schools Nearby
- Blackgates Primary Academy0 m away
- Westerton Primary Academy1.1 km away
- Hill Top Primary Academy1.8 km away
- Woodkirk Academy1.4 km away
- Cockburn Laurence Calvert Academy3.0 km away
- The Morley Academy3.2 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to WF3 1QQ is Morley station, which is 3.0 kilometres away.
- Morley|3.0 km away
- White Rose|3.5 km away
- Outwood|3.9 km away
- Batley|4.4 km away
