Southgate - WF8 1QJ
Key Postcode Insights
WF8 1QJ is a residential postcode situated on Southgate, Pontefract, WF8 with 6 addresses.
It ranks as the 209th largest and 229th most expensive of the 951 postcodes in the WF8 area. The most common property type is a period house built between 1800 and 1911.
The postcode contains a total of 6 properties: 6 houses.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £236,605
- 10 Year change
- up 56.8%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,058pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 62.4%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £177/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 5.4%/year/yr
Key Postcode Insights
WF8 1QJ is a residential postcode situated on Southgate, Pontefract, WF8 with 6 addresses.
It ranks as the 209th largest and 229th most expensive of the 951 postcodes in the WF8 area. The most common property type is a period house built between 1800 and 1911.
The postcode contains a total of 6 properties: 6 houses.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £236,605
- 10 Year change
- up 56.8%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,058pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 62.4%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £177/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 5.4%/year/yr
Explore Propertiesin WF8 1QJ
- The Barbican
4 Bed Period House
- 162 Southgate
3 Bed Period House
- 164 Southgate
3 Bed Period House
- 170 Southgate
5 Bed Period House
- 172 Southgate
5 Bed Period House
Sales Market Trends
The last sale in WF8 1QJ sold for £75,000 on 10th December 2018. Since then prices are up an average of 48.2%.
The current average value in the postcode is £236,605.
The WF8 1QJ Sales Market has increased by 56.8% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 2.6% | £236,605 |
| June 2025 | 5.3% | £230,546 |
| June 2024 | 0.9% | £218,869 |
| June 2023 | 2.9% | £216,952 |
| June 2022 | 11.4% | £210,889 |
| June 2021 | 8.5% | £189,306 |
| June 2020 | 2.8% | £174,437 |
| June 2019 | 4.8% | £169,613 |
| June 2018 | 3.1% | £161,829 |
| June 2017 | 4% | £156,959 |
| June 2016 | 4.1% | £150,909 |
| June 2015 | 1.1% | £144,951 |
| June 2014 | 4.1% | £143,439 |
| June 2013 | 0.6% | £137,832 |
| June 2012 | -2.6% | £136,949 |
| June 2011 | -3.9% | £140,541 |
| June 2010 | 1.1% | £146,313 |
| June 2009 | -7.7% | £144,658 |
| June 2008 | -2% | £156,781 |
| June 2007 | 0% | £160,008 |
Rental Market Trends
The current average rental value in the postcode is £1,058.
The WF8 1QJ Rental Market has increased by 62.4% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 4.4% | £1,058pcm |
| June 2025 | 5.8% | £1,013pcm |
| June 2024 | 8.5% | £958pcm |
| June 2023 | 7.2% | £883pcm |
| June 2022 | 8.8% | £823pcm |
| June 2021 | 8.4% | £757pcm |
| June 2020 | 3% | £698pcm |
| June 2019 | 0.3% | £678pcm |
| June 2018 | 0.2% | £676pcm |
| June 2017 | 3.6% | £674pcm |
| June 2016 | 1.3% | £651pcm |
| June 2015 | 2.3% | £643pcm |
| June 2014 | 2.2% | £629pcm |
| June 2013 | -1.3% | £615pcm |
| June 2012 | 0.8% | £624pcm |
| June 2011 | -0.3% | £619pcm |
| June 2010 | 4.5% | £621pcm |
| June 2009 | -5.4% | £594pcm |
| June 2008 | -0.9% | £628pcm |
| June 2007 | 0% | £634pcm |
Sales History
The last sale was on 10th December 2018 for £75,000 and since then the market in the area has increased by 48.2%. The postcode has had a total of 5 sales since 1995.
WF8 1QJ has seen no sales in the last three years and no sales in the last twelve months.
- Sold Dec 2018£75,000 | 3 Bed House162, Southgate, Pontefract, WF8 1QJ162, Southgate, Pontefract, WF8 1QJ
- Sold Jun 2018£259,000 | 4 Bed HouseThe Barbican, Southgate, Pontefract, WF8 1QJThe Barbican, Southgate, Pontefract, WF8 1QJ
- Sold Jul 2014£70,000 | 3 Bed House164, Southgate, Pontefract, WF8 1QJ164, Southgate, Pontefract, WF8 1QJ
- Sold Jul 1999£21,600 | 3 Bed House162, Southgate, Pontefract, WF8 1QJ162, Southgate, Pontefract, WF8 1QJ
- Sold Mar 1995£24,000 | 3 Bed House162, Southgate, Pontefract, WF8 1QJ162, Southgate, Pontefract, WF8 1QJ
Nearby Postcodes
WF8 1QJ is the 209th largest and the 229th most expensive postcode out of the 951 postcodes in the WF8 area.
- WF8 1QQ, Micklegate, Pontefract, WF8WF8 1QQ4 Addresses|43 m away
- WF8 1RD, Thackray Lane, Pontefract, WF8WF8 1RD9 Addresses|78 m away
- WF8 1QG, Micklegate, Pontefract, WF8WF8 1QG16 Addresses|79 m away
- WF8 1QR, Weavers Road, Pontefract, WF8WF8 1QR5 Addresses|82 m away
- WF8 1QS, Walkergate, Pontefract, WF8WF8 1QS21 Addresses|85 m away
Property Types
- 5 period houses built between 1800 and 1911
- 1 mid-century house built between 1936 and 1979
- period house (5)
- mid-century house (1)
Energy Efficiency
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys conducted for 6 properties.
- The most common rating is D.
- A (0)
- E (0)
- B (0)
- F (0)
- C (1)
- G (0)
- D (5)
- No EPC (0)
Top 3 Most Expensive Sales
- Sold Jun 2018£259,000 | 4 Bed HouseThe Barbican, Southgate, Pontefract, WF8 1QJThe Barbican, Southgate, Pontefract, WF8 1QJ
- Sold May 2017£147,000 | 4 Bed House148, Southgate, Pontefract, WF8 1QT148, Southgate, Pontefract, WF8 1QT
- Sold Nov 2005£124,000 | 4 Bed House148, Southgate, Pontefract, WF8 1QT148, Southgate, Pontefract, WF8 1QT
Schools Nearby
- St Giles C of E Academy400 m away
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Pontefract900 m away
- De Lacy Primary School900 m away
- The King's School1.3 km away
- Carleton High School1.9 km away
- Airedale Academy3.1 km away
More reading links
Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to WF8 1QJ is Pontefract Baghill station, which is 200 metres away.
- Pontefract Baghill|200 m away
- Pontefract Monkhill|600 m away
- Pontefract Tanshelf|1.0 km away
- Glasshoughton|3.0 km away
