Gainsborough Way - WF3 4PU
Key Postcode Insights
WF3 4PU is a residential postcode situated on Gainsborough Way, Stanley, Wakefield, WF3 with 29 addresses.
It ranks as the 768th largest and 268th 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 29 properties: 12 houses, 12 flats and 5 other properties.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £181,308
- 10 Year change
- up 43.4%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £885pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 48.1%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £279/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 5.9%/year/yr
Key Postcode Insights
WF3 4PU is a residential postcode situated on Gainsborough Way, Stanley, Wakefield, WF3 with 29 addresses.
It ranks as the 768th largest and 268th 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 29 properties: 12 houses, 12 flats and 5 other properties.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £181,308
- 10 Year change
- up 43.4%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £885pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 48.1%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £279/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 5.9%/year/yr
Explore Properties in WF3 4PU
- 36 Gainsborough Way
4 Bed Mid-century House
- 38 Gainsborough Way
3 Bed House
- 40 Gainsborough Way
House
- 42 Gainsborough Way
House
- 44 Gainsborough Way
3 Bed House
Sales Market Trends
The last sale in WF3 4PU sold for £390,000 on 21st June 2024. Since then prices are up an average of 4.5%.
The current average value in the postcode is £181,308.
The WF3 4PU Sales Market has increased by 43.4% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 1.6% | £181,308 |
| June 2025 | 2.3% | £178,469 |
| June 2024 | 1.8% | £174,522 |
| June 2023 | 1.8% | £171,361 |
| June 2022 | 10.2% | £168,275 |
| June 2021 | 7.8% | £152,692 |
| June 2020 | 4.4% | £141,658 |
| June 2019 | 3.3% | £135,746 |
| June 2018 | 3.2% | £131,399 |
| June 2017 | 0.7% | £127,336 |
| June 2016 | 4.9% | £126,429 |
| June 2015 | 2.8% | £120,537 |
| June 2014 | 5.2% | £117,268 |
| June 2013 | -2.7% | £111,521 |
| June 2012 | -0.3% | £114,665 |
| June 2011 | -2.6% | £114,959 |
| June 2010 | 2.4% | £118,088 |
| June 2009 | -12.7% | £115,293 |
| June 2008 | -2.2% | £132,087 |
| June 2007 | 0% | £135,006 |
Rental Market Trends
The current average rental value in the postcode is £885.
The WF3 4PU Rental Market has increased by 48.1% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 3.7% | £885pcm |
| June 2025 | 2.3% | £854pcm |
| June 2024 | 6.4% | £835pcm |
| June 2023 | 8% | £785pcm |
| June 2022 | 9.7% | £726pcm |
| June 2021 | 3.9% | £662pcm |
| June 2020 | 1.5% | £637pcm |
| June 2019 | 2.8% | £628pcm |
| June 2018 | 0.9% | £610pcm |
| June 2017 | 1.3% | £605pcm |
| June 2016 | 3.8% | £598pcm |
| June 2015 | 3.5% | £576pcm |
| June 2014 | 1.5% | £556pcm |
| June 2013 | -0.5% | £548pcm |
| June 2012 | -0.4% | £551pcm |
| June 2011 | 0.8% | £553pcm |
| June 2010 | 1.5% | £548pcm |
| June 2009 | -5% | £540pcm |
| June 2008 | 2.3% | £568pcm |
| June 2007 | 0% | £555pcm |
Sales History
The last recorded sale was on 21st June 2024 for £390,000 and since then the market in the area has increased by 4.5%.
WF3 4PU has had 3 sales since 1995, with 3 in the last three years and none in the last twelve months.
- Sold Jun 2024£390,000 | 4 Bed House36, Gainsborough Way, Wakefield, WF3 4PU36, Gainsborough Way, Wakefield, WF3 4PU
- Sold Mar 2024£200,000 | 3 Bed House44, Gainsborough Way, Wakefield, WF3 4PU44, Gainsborough Way, Wakefield, WF3 4PU
- Sold Mar 2023£210,000 | 3 Bed House99A, Gainsborough Way, Wakefield, WF3 4PU99A, Gainsborough Way, Wakefield, WF3 4PU
Nearby Postcodes
WF3 4PU is the 768th largest and the 268th most expensive postcode out of the 932 postcodes in the WF3 area.
- WF3 4PZ, Elgar Walk, Stanley, Wakefield, WF3WF3 4PZ13 Addresses|69 m away
- WF3 4PY, Keats Grove, Stanley, Wakefield, WF3WF3 4PY21 Addresses|96 m away
- WF3 4PW, Croxall Drive, Stanley, Wakefield, WF3WF3 4PW17 Addresses|97 m away
- WF3 4DU, Newlands Drive, Stanley, Wakefield, WF3WF3 4DU31 Addresses|101 m away
- WF3 4PN, Rae Court, Stanley, Wakefield, WF3WF3 4PN22 Addresses|103 m away
Property Types
- 6 modern flats built after 1980
- 10 mid-century houses built between 1936 and 1979
- 6 mid-century flats built between 1936 and 1979
- 2 houses of an unknown age
- 5 other addresses of unknown type
- modern flat (6)
- mid-century house (10)
- mid-century flat (6)
- house (2)
- Unknown (5)
Energy Efficiency
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys have been conducted for 19 properties.
- The most common rating is D.
- A (0)
- E (0)
- B (0)
- F (0)
- C (8)
- G (0)
- D (11)
- No EPC (10)
Top 3 Most Expensive Sales
- Sold Jun 2024£390,000 | 4 Bed House36, Gainsborough Way, Wakefield, WF3 4PU36, Gainsborough Way, Wakefield, WF3 4PU
- Sold Aug 2019£262,500 | 4 Bed House36, Gainsborough Way, Wakefield, WF3 4PU36, Gainsborough Way, Wakefield, WF3 4PU
- Sold Sep 2019£230,000 | 4 Bed House114, Gainsborough Way, Wakefield, WF3 4PX114, Gainsborough Way, Wakefield, WF3 4PX
Schools Nearby
- Outwood Primary Academy Lofthouse Gate500 m away
- Stanley St Peters Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School600 m away
- Rooks Nest Academy1.1 km away
- Rodillian Academy2.0 km away
- Outwood Grange Academy2.1 km away
- Oulton Academy2.9 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to WF3 4PU is Outwood station, which is 1.7 kilometres away.
- Outwood|1.7 km away
- Wakefield Westgate|4.0 km away
- Wakefield Kirkgate|4.1 km away
- Normanton|4.4 km away
