Little Smeaton, Pontefract - WF8 3LG
Key Postcode Insights
WF8 3LG is a residential postcode situated on Little Smeaton, Pontefract, WF8 with 26 addresses.
It ranks as the 732nd largest and 832nd most expensive of the 945 postcodes in the WF8 area. The most common property type is a mid-century house built between 1936 and 1979.
The postcode contains a total of 26 properties: 15 houses and 11 other properties.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £484,545
- 10 Year change
- up 53.1%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,746pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 54.2%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £250/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 4.3%/year/yr
Key Postcode Insights
WF8 3LG is a residential postcode situated on Little Smeaton, Pontefract, WF8 with 26 addresses.
It ranks as the 732nd largest and 832nd most expensive of the 945 postcodes in the WF8 area. The most common property type is a mid-century house built between 1936 and 1979.
The postcode contains a total of 26 properties: 15 houses and 11 other properties.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £484,545
- 10 Year change
- up 53.1%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,746pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 54.2%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £250/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 4.3%/year/yr
Explore Properties in WF8 3LG
- Broadacres
5 Bed Mid-century House
- Cragg House
5 Bed Period House
- Criffell
House
- Dokan
4 Bed Mid-century House
- Field House
House
Sales Market Trends
The last sale in WF8 3LG sold for £690,000 on 24th February 2025. Since then prices are up an average of 5.0%.
The current average value in the postcode is £484,545.
The WF8 3LG Sales Market has increased by 53.1% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| July 2026 | 3.1% | £484,545 |
| July 2025 | 5.3% | £469,749 |
| July 2024 | 1.5% | £446,060 |
| July 2023 | 1.4% | £439,650 |
| July 2022 | 10.6% | £433,489 |
| July 2021 | 9.1% | £391,778 |
| July 2020 | 2.9% | £359,155 |
| July 2019 | 4.1% | £348,927 |
| July 2018 | 3.9% | £335,303 |
| July 2017 | 1.9% | £322,699 |
| July 2016 | 4.5% | £316,552 |
| July 2015 | 2.3% | £302,919 |
| July 2014 | 2.2% | £296,249 |
| July 2013 | -0.1% | £289,761 |
| July 2012 | -1.1% | £290,052 |
| July 2011 | -2.3% | £293,229 |
| July 2010 | 4% | £300,005 |
| July 2009 | -7.3% | £288,476 |
| July 2008 | -3.7% | £311,138 |
| July 2007 | 0% | £323,214 |
Rental Market Trends
The current average rental value in the postcode is £1,746.
The WF8 3LG Rental Market has increased by 54.2% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| July 2026 | 3.9% | £1,746pcm |
| July 2025 | 3.7% | £1,681pcm |
| July 2024 | 7.5% | £1,620pcm |
| July 2023 | 7.1% | £1,507pcm |
| July 2022 | 8.1% | £1,407pcm |
| July 2021 | 7.9% | £1,301pcm |
| July 2020 | 2.9% | £1,206pcm |
| July 2019 | 0.5% | £1,171pcm |
| July 2018 | 0.3% | £1,166pcm |
| July 2017 | 2.6% | £1,162pcm |
| July 2016 | 1.7% | £1,132pcm |
| July 2015 | 2.6% | £1,113pcm |
| July 2014 | 1.1% | £1,085pcm |
| July 2013 | -0.4% | £1,073pcm |
| July 2012 | 1% | £1,077pcm |
| July 2011 | 0.8% | £1,066pcm |
| July 2010 | 6.3% | £1,058pcm |
| July 2009 | -3.9% | £996pcm |
| July 2008 | -0.4% | £1,036pcm |
| July 2007 | 0% | £1,040pcm |
Sales History
The last recorded sale was on 24th February 2025 for £690,000 and since then the market in the area has increased by 5.0%.
WF8 3LG has had 3 sales since 1995, with 3 in the last three years and none in the last twelve months.
- Sold Feb 2025£690,000 | 5 Bed HouseLong Crag, Pontefract, WF8 3LGLong Crag, Pontefract, WF8 3LG
- Sold Jan 2024£241,500 | 3 Bed HouseHillside Cottage, Pontefract, WF8 3LGHillside Cottage, Pontefract, WF8 3LG
- Sold Aug 2023£770,000 | 5 Bed HouseLong Crag, Pontefract, WF8 3LGLong Crag, Pontefract, WF8 3LG
Nearby Postcodes
WF8 3LG is the 732nd largest and the 832nd most expensive postcode out of the 945 postcodes in the WF8 area.
- WF8 3LL, Agricultural Houses, Little Smeaton, Pontefract, WF8WF8 3LL4 Addresses|73 m away
- WF8 3LX, Wentdale, Little Smeaton, Pontefract, WF8WF8 3LX14 Addresses|128 m away
- WF8 3LN, Stan Valley, Little Smeaton, Pontefract, WF8WF8 3LN6 Addresses|200 m away
- WF8 3LD, Water Lane, Kirk Smeaton, Pontefract, WF8WF8 3LD17 Addresses|216 m away
- WF8 3LB, Hodge Lane, Kirk Smeaton, Pontefract, WF8WF8 3LB4 Addresses|228 m away
Property Types
- 5 period houses built between 1800 and 1911
- 2 modern houses built after 1980
- 8 mid-century houses built between 1936 and 1979
- 11 other addresses of unknown type
- period house (5)
- modern house (2)
- mid-century house (8)
- Unknown (11)
Energy Efficiency
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys have been conducted for 15 properties.
- The most common rating is D.
- A (0)
- E (3)
- B (0)
- F (5)
- C (0)
- G (0)
- D (7)
- No EPC (11)
Top 3 Most Expensive Sales
- Sold Feb 2022£785,000 | 5 Bed HouseSycamore Lodge, Pontefract, WF8 3LGSycamore Lodge, Pontefract, WF8 3LG
- Sold Aug 2023£770,000 | 5 Bed HouseLong Crag, Pontefract, WF8 3LGLong Crag, Pontefract, WF8 3LG
- Sold Aug 2022£710,000 | 5 Bed HouseAshville Cottage, Pontefract, WF8 3LFAshville Cottage, Pontefract, WF8 3LF
Schools Nearby
- Kirk Smeaton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School400 m away
- Norton Infant School2.8 km away
- Norton Junior School2.9 km away
- Campsmount Academy2.8 km away
- De Lacy Academy6.9 km away
- Carleton High School6.9 km away
More reading links
Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to WF8 3LG is Whitley Bridge station, which is 6.9 kilometres away.
- Whitley Bridge|6.9 km away
- South Elmsall|7.4 km away
- Knottingley|7.5 km away
- Pontefract Baghill|7.9 km away
