Kings Crescent - WF8 2AW
Key Postcode Insights
WF8 2AW is a residential postcode situated on Kings Crescent, Pontefract, WF8 with 26 addresses.
It ranks as the 730th largest and 312th most expensive of the 951 postcodes in the WF8 area. The most common property type is a early-century house built between 1912 and 1935.
The postcode contains a total of 26 properties: 26 houses.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £188,002
- 10 Year change
- up 62.3%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,064pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 68.2%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £195/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 6.8%/year/yr
Key Postcode Insights
WF8 2AW is a residential postcode situated on Kings Crescent, Pontefract, WF8 with 26 addresses.
It ranks as the 730th largest and 312th most expensive of the 951 postcodes in the WF8 area. The most common property type is a early-century house built between 1912 and 1935.
The postcode contains a total of 26 properties: 26 houses.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £188,002
- 10 Year change
- up 62.3%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,064pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 68.2%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £195/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 6.8%/year/yr
Explore Propertiesin WF8 2AW
- 1 Kings Crescent
House
- 2 Kings Crescent
3 Bed Mid-century House
- 3 Kings Crescent
3 Bed Mid-century House
- 4 Kings Crescent
3 Bed Early-century House
- 5 Kings Crescent
3 Bed Early-century House
Sales Market Trends
The last sale in WF8 2AW sold for £180,000 on 14th November 2022. Since then prices are up an average of 13.0%.
The current average value in the postcode is £188,002.
The WF8 2AW Sales Market has increased by 62.3% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 3.1% | £188,002 |
| June 2025 | 6.1% | £182,341 |
| June 2024 | 1.2% | £171,833 |
| June 2023 | 2.9% | £169,724 |
| June 2022 | 12.4% | £164,890 |
| June 2021 | 9% | £146,710 |
| June 2020 | 3% | £134,626 |
| June 2019 | 4.8% | £130,662 |
| June 2018 | 3.3% | £124,621 |
| June 2017 | 4.1% | £120,599 |
| June 2016 | 3.8% | £115,809 |
| June 2015 | 1% | £111,527 |
| June 2014 | 4.2% | £110,461 |
| June 2013 | 0.2% | £105,960 |
| June 2012 | -2.9% | £105,742 |
| June 2011 | -4.8% | £108,921 |
| June 2010 | -0.1% | £114,469 |
| June 2009 | -8% | £114,588 |
| June 2008 | -2.7% | £124,537 |
| June 2007 | 0% | £127,954 |
Rental Market Trends
The current average rental value in the postcode is £1,064.
The WF8 2AW Rental Market has increased by 68.2% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 4.9% | £1,064pcm |
| June 2025 | 6.5% | £1,014pcm |
| June 2024 | 8.9% | £952pcm |
| June 2023 | 7.3% | £874pcm |
| June 2022 | 9.7% | £815pcm |
| June 2021 | 8.9% | £742pcm |
| June 2020 | 3.2% | £682pcm |
| June 2019 | 0.3% | £661pcm |
| June 2018 | 0.4% | £659pcm |
| June 2017 | 3.7% | £656pcm |
| June 2016 | 1% | £632pcm |
| June 2015 | 2.2% | £626pcm |
| June 2014 | 2.4% | £613pcm |
| June 2013 | -1.8% | £599pcm |
| June 2012 | 0.4% | £609pcm |
| June 2011 | -1.3% | £607pcm |
| June 2010 | 3.2% | £615pcm |
| June 2009 | -5.7% | £596pcm |
| June 2008 | -1.5% | £632pcm |
| June 2007 | 0% | £641pcm |
Sales History
The last sale was on 14th November 2022 for £180,000 and since then the market in the area has increased by 13.0%. The postcode has had a total of 13 sales since 1995.
WF8 2AW has seen no sales in the last three years and no sales in the last twelve months.
- Sold Nov 2022£180,000 | 3 Bed House2, Kings Crescent, Pontefract, WF8 2AW2, Kings Crescent, Pontefract, WF8 2AW
- Sold May 2022£115,000 | 3 Bed House15, Kings Crescent, Pontefract, WF8 2AW15, Kings Crescent, Pontefract, WF8 2AW
- Sold Dec 2020£104,000 | 3 Bed House20, Kings Crescent, Pontefract, WF8 2AW20, Kings Crescent, Pontefract, WF8 2AW
- Sold Apr 2018£121,500 | 3 Bed House23, Kings Crescent, Pontefract, WF8 2AW23, Kings Crescent, Pontefract, WF8 2AW
- Sold Apr 2016£114,400 | 3 Bed House23, Kings Crescent, Pontefract, WF8 2AW23, Kings Crescent, Pontefract, WF8 2AW
Nearby Postcodes
WF8 2AW is the 730th largest and the 312th most expensive postcode out of the 951 postcodes in the WF8 area.
- WF8 2AZ, Friars Nook, Pontefract, WF8WF8 2AZ26 Addresses|71 m away
- WF8 2AU, West Drive, Pontefract, WF8WF8 2AU7 Addresses|99 m away
- WF8 2AY, The Circle, Pontefract, WF8WF8 2AY58 Addresses|103 m away
- WF8 2BA, Monument Mews, Pontefract, WF8WF8 2BA25 Addresses|118 m away
- WF8 2AS, Broadway, Pontefract, WF8WF8 2AS18 Addresses|122 m away
Property Types
- 6 mid-century houses built between 1936 and 1979
- 14 early-century houses built between 1912 and 1935
- 6 other addresses of unknown type
- mid-century house (6)
- early-century house (14)
- Unknown (6)
Energy Efficiency
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys conducted for 20 properties.
- The most common rating is C.
- A (0)
- E (1)
- B (0)
- F (0)
- C (11)
- G (0)
- D (8)
- No EPC (6)
Top 3 Most Expensive Sales
- Sold Mar 2026£202,500 | 3 Bed House49, Kings Crescent, Pontefract, WF8 2AP49, Kings Crescent, Pontefract, WF8 2AP
- Sold Nov 2022£180,000 | 3 Bed House2, Kings Crescent, Pontefract, WF8 2AW2, Kings Crescent, Pontefract, WF8 2AW
- Sold Mar 2016£125,000 | 3 Bed House23, Kings Crescent, Pontefract, WF8 2AW23, Kings Crescent, Pontefract, WF8 2AW
Schools Nearby
- De Lacy Primary School500 m away
- The Rookeries Carleton Junior and Infant School800 m away
- Carleton Park Junior and Infant School900 m away
- Carleton High School1.0 km away
- The King's School1.2 km away
- The Featherstone Academy3.0 km away
More reading links
Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to WF8 2AW is Pontefract Baghill station, which is 700 metres away.
- Pontefract Baghill|700 m away
- Pontefract Monkhill|1.5 km away
- Pontefract Tanshelf|1.5 km away
- Knottingley|3.5 km away
