Larks Hill - WF8 4RJ
Key Postcode Insights
WF8 4RJ is a residential postcode situated on Larks Hill, Pontefract, WF8 with 12 addresses.
It ranks as the 418th largest and 523rd most expensive of the 951 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 12 properties: 12 houses.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £239,208
- 10 Year change
- up 56.1%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,113pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 61.9%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £279/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 5.6%/year/yr
Key Postcode Insights
WF8 4RJ is a residential postcode situated on Larks Hill, Pontefract, WF8 with 12 addresses.
It ranks as the 418th largest and 523rd most expensive of the 951 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 12 properties: 12 houses.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £239,208
- 10 Year change
- up 56.1%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,113pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 61.9%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £279/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 5.6%/year/yr
Explore Propertiesin WF8 4RJ
- School Bungalow
3 Bed Mid-century House
- 67 Larks Hill
House
- 69 Larks Hill
3 Bed Mid-century House
- 71 Larks Hill
3 Bed Mid-century House
- 73 Larks Hill
House
Sales Market Trends
The last sale in WF8 4RJ sold for £180,000 on 28th May 2025. Since then prices are up an average of 6.3%.
The current average value in the postcode is £239,208.
The WF8 4RJ Sales Market has increased by 56.1% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 2.6% | £239,208 |
| June 2025 | 5% | £233,156 |
| June 2024 | 0.9% | £221,977 |
| June 2023 | 3.2% | £220,091 |
| June 2022 | 11.2% | £213,330 |
| June 2021 | 8.1% | £191,850 |
| June 2020 | 3.3% | £177,442 |
| June 2019 | 4.7% | £171,806 |
| June 2018 | 3.3% | £164,109 |
| June 2017 | 3.7% | £158,924 |
| June 2016 | 4% | £153,283 |
| June 2015 | 1.2% | £147,374 |
| June 2014 | 3.8% | £145,561 |
| June 2013 | 0.5% | £140,289 |
| June 2012 | -2.1% | £139,580 |
| June 2011 | -4.2% | £142,592 |
| June 2010 | 1.7% | £148,878 |
| June 2009 | -7.4% | £146,402 |
| June 2008 | -2.5% | £158,039 |
| June 2007 | 0% | £162,108 |
Rental Market Trends
The current average rental value in the postcode is £1,113.
The WF8 4RJ Rental Market has increased by 61.9% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 4.4% | £1,113pcm |
| June 2025 | 5.7% | £1,067pcm |
| June 2024 | 8.3% | £1,009pcm |
| June 2023 | 7.3% | £932pcm |
| June 2022 | 8.7% | £869pcm |
| June 2021 | 8% | £799pcm |
| June 2020 | 3.2% | £740pcm |
| June 2019 | 0.5% | £717pcm |
| June 2018 | 0.3% | £713pcm |
| June 2017 | 3.4% | £711pcm |
| June 2016 | 1.2% | £688pcm |
| June 2015 | 2.3% | £680pcm |
| June 2014 | 2.2% | £665pcm |
| June 2013 | -1.1% | £650pcm |
| June 2012 | 0.8% | £658pcm |
| June 2011 | -0.6% | £653pcm |
| June 2010 | 5.1% | £656pcm |
| June 2009 | -4.9% | £624pcm |
| June 2008 | -1% | £657pcm |
| June 2007 | 0% | £663pcm |
Sales History
The last sale was on 28th May 2025 for £180,000 and since then the market in the area has increased by 6.3%. The postcode has had a total of 13 sales since 1995.
WF8 4RJ has seen 2 sales in the last three years and no sales in the last twelve months.
- Sold May 2025£180,000 | 3 Bed HouseSchool Bungalow, Larks Hill, Pontefract, WF8 4RJSchool Bungalow, Larks Hill, Pontefract, WF8 4RJ
- Sold Oct 2024£245,000 | 3 Bed House92, Larks Hill, Pontefract, WF8 4RJ92, Larks Hill, Pontefract, WF8 4RJ
- Sold Nov 2022£192,500 | 3 Bed House71, Larks Hill, Pontefract, WF8 4RJ71, Larks Hill, Pontefract, WF8 4RJ
- Sold Sep 2021£142,000 | 3 Bed House71, Larks Hill, Pontefract, WF8 4RJ71, Larks Hill, Pontefract, WF8 4RJ
- Sold Jun 2020£180,000 | 3 Bed House86, Larks Hill, Pontefract, WF8 4RJ86, Larks Hill, Pontefract, WF8 4RJ
Nearby Postcodes
WF8 4RJ is the 418th largest and the 523rd most expensive postcode out of the 951 postcodes in the WF8 area.
- WF8 4RL, Pear Tree Close, Pontefract, WF8WF8 4RL9 Addresses|44 m away
- WF8 4RW, Plum Tree Close, Pontefract, WF8WF8 4RW12 Addresses|62 m away
- WF8 4RN, Lemon Tree Close, Pontefract, WF8WF8 4RN11 Addresses|95 m away
- WF8 4RP, Larks Hill, Pontefract, WF8WF8 4RP25 Addresses|105 m away
- WF8 4RR, Peach Tree Close, Pontefract, WF8WF8 4RR6 Addresses|136 m away
Property Types
- 6 mid-century houses built between 1936 and 1979
- 6 other addresses of unknown type
- mid-century house (6)
- Unknown (6)
Energy Efficiency
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys conducted for 6 properties.
- The most common rating is D.
- A (0)
- E (1)
- B (0)
- F (0)
- C (2)
- G (0)
- D (3)
- No EPC (6)
Top 3 Most Expensive Sales
- Sold Jun 2021£318,000 | 4 Bed House47, Larks Hill, Pontefract, WF8 4LR47, Larks Hill, Pontefract, WF8 4LR
- Sold Dec 2024£305,000 | 4 Bed House6, Larks Hill, Pontefract, WF8 4NE6, Larks Hill, Pontefract, WF8 4NE
- Sold Jun 2023£295,000 | 3 Bed House2, Larks Hill, Pontefract, WF8 4NE2, Larks Hill, Pontefract, WF8 4NE
Schools Nearby
- Larks Hill Junior and Infant School100 m away
- Carleton Park Junior and Infant School700 m away
- Halfpenny Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School900 m away
- The King's School400 m away
- Carleton High School1.4 km away
- The Featherstone Academy1.6 km away
More reading links
Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to WF8 4RJ is Pontefract Tanshelf station, which is 1.3 kilometres away.
- Pontefract Tanshelf|1.3 km away
- Pontefract Baghill|1.6 km away
- Pontefract Monkhill|2.2 km away
- Featherstone|2.5 km away
