Bedford Close - WF7 5LJ
Key Postcode Insights
WF7 5LJ is a residential postcode situated on Bedford Close, Featherstone, Pontefract, WF7 with 5 addresses.
It ranks as the 87th largest and 324th most expensive of the 552 postcodes in the WF7 area. The most common property type is a mid-century house built between 1936 and 1979.
The postcode contains a total of 5 properties: 4 houses and 1 other property.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £221,372
- 10 Year change
- up 59.5%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,080pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 68.2%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £307/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 5.9%/year/yr
Key Postcode Insights
WF7 5LJ is a residential postcode situated on Bedford Close, Featherstone, Pontefract, WF7 with 5 addresses.
It ranks as the 87th largest and 324th most expensive of the 552 postcodes in the WF7 area. The most common property type is a mid-century house built between 1936 and 1979.
The postcode contains a total of 5 properties: 4 houses and 1 other property.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £221,372
- 10 Year change
- up 59.5%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,080pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 68.2%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £307/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 5.9%/year/yr
Explore Properties in WF7 5LJ
- 1 The Bungalows Bedford Close
3 Bed Mid-century House
- 3 The Bungalows Bedford Close
3 Bed Mid-century House
- 4 The Bungalows Bedford Close
2 Bed Mid-century House
- 5 The Bungalows Bedford Close
3 Bed Mid-century House
Sales Market Trends
The last sale in WF7 5LJ sold for £167,500 on 30th October 2020. Since then prices are up an average of 34.5%.
The current average value in the postcode is £221,372.
The WF7 5LJ Sales Market has increased by 59.5% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 3.2% | £221,372 |
| June 2025 | 1.4% | £214,504 |
| June 2024 | 0.6% | £211,599 |
| June 2023 | 7.9% | £210,260 |
| June 2022 | 11.9% | £194,847 |
| June 2021 | 9.5% | £174,070 |
| June 2020 | 4.5% | £158,900 |
| June 2019 | 4.4% | £152,094 |
| June 2018 | 3.9% | £145,631 |
| June 2017 | 0.9% | £140,109 |
| June 2016 | 6% | £138,818 |
| June 2015 | 2.6% | £131,013 |
| June 2014 | 0.6% | £127,639 |
| June 2013 | -2.8% | £126,913 |
| June 2012 | 2% | £130,558 |
| June 2011 | -3.2% | £128,041 |
| June 2010 | -3.3% | £132,243 |
| June 2009 | -6.9% | £136,790 |
| June 2008 | -2.5% | £146,853 |
| June 2007 | 0% | £150,543 |
Rental Market Trends
The current average rental value in the postcode is £1,080.
The WF7 5LJ Rental Market has increased by 68.2% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 4.4% | £1,080pcm |
| June 2025 | 5.9% | £1,035pcm |
| June 2024 | 7.3% | £977pcm |
| June 2023 | 8.7% | £910pcm |
| June 2022 | 10.7% | £838pcm |
| June 2021 | 9.4% | £757pcm |
| June 2020 | 2% | £692pcm |
| June 2019 | 2.6% | £678pcm |
| June 2018 | 0.6% | £661pcm |
| June 2017 | 2.4% | £658pcm |
| June 2016 | 3% | £642pcm |
| June 2015 | 2% | £623pcm |
| June 2014 | 2.4% | £611pcm |
| June 2013 | -0.4% | £597pcm |
| June 2012 | -1.6% | £599pcm |
| June 2011 | 0.7% | £609pcm |
| June 2010 | 1.1% | £604pcm |
| June 2009 | -4.2% | £598pcm |
| June 2008 | 1.5% | £624pcm |
| June 2007 | 0% | £614pcm |
Sales History
The last recorded sale was on 30th October 2020 for £167,500 and since then the market in the area has increased by 34.5%.
WF7 5LJ has had 3 sales since 1995, none of them in the last three years.
- Sold Oct 2020£167,500 | 3 Bed House5 The Bungalows, Bedford Close, Pontefract, WF7 5LJ5 The Bungalows, Bedford Close, Pontefract, WF7 5LJ
- Sold Mar 2017£168,000 | 3 Bed House5 The Bungalows, Bedford Close, Pontefract, WF7 5LJ5 The Bungalows, Bedford Close, Pontefract, WF7 5LJ
- Sold Apr 2003£118,000 | 3 Bed House2 The Bungalows, Bedford Close, Pontefract, WF7 5LJ2 The Bungalows, Bedford Close, Pontefract, WF7 5LJ
Nearby Postcodes
WF7 5LJ is the 87th largest and the 324th most expensive postcode out of the 552 postcodes in the WF7 area.
- WF7 5LW, Katrina Grove, Featherstone, Pontefract, WF7WF7 5LW69 Addresses|53 m away
- WF7 5LQ, Bedford Close, Featherstone, Pontefract, WF7WF7 5LQ31 Addresses|57 m away
- WF7 5LL, Field View Cottages, Featherstone, Pontefract, WF7WF7 5LL4 Addresses|73 m away
- WF7 5LG, Briggs Row, Featherstone, Pontefract, WF7WF7 5LG20 Addresses|103 m away
- WF7 5LE, Ackworth Road, Featherstone, Pontefract, WF7WF7 5LE8 Addresses|109 m away
Property Types
- 4 mid-century houses built between 1936 and 1979
- 1 other address of unknown type
- mid-century house (4)
- Unknown (1)
Energy Efficiency
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys have been conducted for 4 properties.
- The most common rating is D.
- A (0)
- E (0)
- B (0)
- F (0)
- C (0)
- G (0)
- D (4)
- No EPC (1)
Top 3 Most Expensive Sales
- Sold Aug 2024£220,000 | 3 Bed House19, Bedford Close, Pontefract, WF7 5LQ19, Bedford Close, Pontefract, WF7 5LQ
- Sold Nov 2018£210,000 | 3 Bed House57, Bedford Close, Pontefract, WF7 5LH57, Bedford Close, Pontefract, WF7 5LH
- Sold Mar 2026£200,000 | 3 Bed House31, Bedford Close, Pontefract, WF7 5LH31, Bedford Close, Pontefract, WF7 5LH
Schools Nearby
- Featherstone Purston Infant School100 m away
- Featherstone Purston St Thomas Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School500 m away
- Featherstone Girnhill Infant School600 m away
- The Featherstone Academy800 m away
- St Wilfrid's Catholic High School & Sixth Form College: A Voluntary Academy2.6 km away
- The King's School2.7 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to WF7 5LJ is Featherstone station, which is 800 metres away.
- Featherstone|800 m away
- Streethouse|3.1 km away
- Pontefract Tanshelf|3.3 km away
- Pontefract Baghill|3.9 km away
