Potovens Lane - WF3 3JF
Key Postcode Insights
WF3 3JF is a residential postcode situated on Potovens Lane, Lofthouse, Wakefield, WF3 with 23 addresses.
It ranks as the 673rd largest and 448th 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 23 properties: 13 houses, 4 flats and 6 other properties.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £265,135
- 10 Year change
- up 44.2%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,306pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 58.1%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £313/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 5.9%/year/yr
Key Postcode Insights
WF3 3JF is a residential postcode situated on Potovens Lane, Lofthouse, Wakefield, WF3 with 23 addresses.
It ranks as the 673rd largest and 448th 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 23 properties: 13 houses, 4 flats and 6 other properties.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £265,135
- 10 Year change
- up 44.2%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,306pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 58.1%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £313/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 5.9%/year/yr
Explore Properties in WF3 3JF
- 38 Potovens Lane
Building | 2 Flats
- 40 Potovens Lane
House
- 42 Potovens Lane
5 Bed Mid-century House
- 47A Potovens Lane
4 Bed Mid-century House
- 49 Potovens Lane
House
Sales Market Trends
The last sale in WF3 3JF sold for £239,950 on 11th June 2026. Since then prices are down an average of 0.8%.
The current average value in the postcode is £265,135.
The WF3 3JF Sales Market has increased by 44.2% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| July 2026 | 0.2% | £265,135 |
| July 2025 | 1.7% | £264,591 |
| July 2024 | 1.5% | £260,049 |
| July 2023 | 2% | £256,270 |
| July 2022 | 10.4% | £251,317 |
| July 2021 | 9.5% | £227,647 |
| July 2020 | 4.6% | £207,932 |
| July 2019 | 3.1% | £198,699 |
| July 2018 | 3.2% | £192,816 |
| July 2017 | 1.6% | £186,763 |
| July 2016 | 5.3% | £183,853 |
| July 2015 | 2.4% | £174,645 |
| July 2014 | 6% | £170,516 |
| July 2013 | -1.9% | £160,841 |
| July 2012 | -0.1% | £163,950 |
| July 2011 | -2.2% | £164,189 |
| July 2010 | 3.6% | £167,906 |
| July 2009 | -10.5% | £162,133 |
| July 2008 | -3.2% | £181,173 |
| July 2007 | 0% | £187,129 |
Rental Market Trends
The current average rental value in the postcode is £1,306.
The WF3 3JF Rental Market has increased by 58.1% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| July 2026 | 3.4% | £1,306pcm |
| July 2025 | 3.6% | £1,264pcm |
| July 2024 | 7.8% | £1,220pcm |
| July 2023 | 8.3% | £1,132pcm |
| July 2022 | 7.8% | £1,045pcm |
| July 2021 | 8.2% | £969pcm |
| July 2020 | 3.1% | £896pcm |
| July 2019 | 2.3% | £869pcm |
| July 2018 | 1% | £850pcm |
| July 2017 | 1.8% | £841pcm |
| July 2016 | 2.5% | £826pcm |
| July 2015 | 2.3% | £806pcm |
| July 2014 | 2.3% | £788pcm |
| July 2013 | -0.8% | £770pcm |
| July 2012 | -0.7% | £776pcm |
| July 2011 | 1.7% | £782pcm |
| July 2010 | 3% | £769pcm |
| July 2009 | -4.9% | £746pcm |
| July 2008 | 1.1% | £785pcm |
| July 2007 | 0% | £776pcm |
Sales History
The last recorded sale was on 11th June 2026 for £239,950 and since then the market in the area has decreased by 0.8%.
WF3 3JF has had 3 sales since 1995, with 3 in the last three years and 1 in the last twelve months.
- Sold Jun 2026£239,950 | 3 Bed House65, Potovens Lane, Wakefield, WF3 3JF65, Potovens Lane, Wakefield, WF3 3JF
- Sold Oct 2024£210,000 | 3 Bed House51, Potovens Lane, Wakefield, WF3 3JF51, Potovens Lane, Wakefield, WF3 3JF
- Sold May 2024£200,000 | 3 Bed House51, Potovens Lane, Wakefield, WF3 3JF51, Potovens Lane, Wakefield, WF3 3JF
Nearby Postcodes
WF3 3JF is the 673rd largest and the 448th most expensive postcode out of the 932 postcodes in the WF3 area.
- WF3 3LB, Potters Croft, Lofthouse, Wakefield, WF3WF3 3LB16 Addresses|68 m away
- WF3 3JD, Rhodes Gardens, Lofthouse, Wakefield, WF3WF3 3JD9 Addresses|77 m away
- WF3 3JQ, Winden Close, Lofthouse, Wakefield, WF3WF3 3JQ28 Addresses|90 m away
- WF3 3SD, Ridings Close, Lofthouse, Wakefield, WF3WF3 3SD32 Addresses|110 m away
- WF3 3HZ, Lingwell Nook Lane, Lofthouse Gate, Wakefield, WF3WF3 3HZ25 Addresses|135 m away
Property Types
- 1 period house built between 1800 and 1911
- 2 period flats built between 1800 and 1911
- 10 mid-century houses built between 1936 and 1979
- 2 mid-century flats built between 1936 and 1979
- 2 early-century houses built between 1912 and 1935
- 6 other addresses of unknown type
- period house (1)
- period flat (2)
- mid-century house (10)
- mid-century flat (2)
- early-century house (2)
- Unknown (6)
Energy Efficiency
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys have been conducted for 16 properties.
- The most common rating is D.
- A (0)
- E (4)
- B (0)
- F (1)
- C (2)
- G (0)
- D (9)
- No EPC (7)
Top 3 Most Expensive Sales
- Sold Apr 2023£870,000 | 5 Bed House97B, Potovens Lane, Wakefield, WF3 3JH97B, Potovens Lane, Wakefield, WF3 3JH
- Sold Jun 2021£630,000 | 5 Bed House97A, Potovens Lane, Wakefield, WF3 3JH97A, Potovens Lane, Wakefield, WF3 3JH
- Sold Aug 2021£470,000 | 5 Bed House52, Potovens Lane, Wakefield, WF3 3JF52, Potovens Lane, Wakefield, WF3 3JF
Schools Nearby
- Outwood Primary Academy Lofthouse Gate600 m away
- Outwood Primary Academy Ledger Lane800 m away
- Rooks Nest Academy800 m away
- Outwood Grange Academy1.3 km away
- Rodillian Academy1.6 km away
- Outwood Academy City Fields3.5 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to WF3 3JF is Outwood station, which is 700 metres away.
- Outwood|700 m away
- Wakefield Westgate|3.9 km away
- Wakefield Kirkgate|4.3 km away
- Normanton|5.4 km away
