Larks Hill - WF8 4RS
Key Postcode Insights
WF8 4RS is a residential postcode situated on Larks Hill, Pontefract, WF8 with 9 addresses.
It ranks as the 329th largest and 513th 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 9 properties: 9 houses.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £238,017
- 10 Year change
- up 53.0%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,161pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 58.7%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £271/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 5.9%/year/yr
Key Postcode Insights
WF8 4RS is a residential postcode situated on Larks Hill, Pontefract, WF8 with 9 addresses.
It ranks as the 329th largest and 513th 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 9 properties: 9 houses.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £238,017
- 10 Year change
- up 53.0%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,161pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 58.7%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £271/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 5.9%/year/yr
Explore Propertiesin WF8 4RS
- 118 Larks Hill
Unknown
- 120 Larks Hill
3 Bed Mid-century House
- 122 Larks Hill
Unknown
- 124 Larks Hill
3 Bed Mid-century House
- 126 Larks Hill
Unknown
Sales Market Trends
The last sale in WF8 4RS sold for £200,000 on 31st March 2025. Since then prices are up an average of 25.2%.
The current average value in the postcode is £238,017.
The WF8 4RS Sales Market has increased by 53.0% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 2.3% | £238,017 |
| June 2025 | 4.6% | £232,606 |
| June 2024 | 0.7% | £222,359 |
| June 2023 | 3.1% | £220,906 |
| June 2022 | 10.6% | £214,184 |
| June 2021 | 7.8% | £193,593 |
| June 2020 | 3.2% | £179,528 |
| June 2019 | 4.7% | £173,951 |
| June 2018 | 3.2% | £166,206 |
| June 2017 | 3.6% | £161,127 |
| June 2016 | 4.1% | £155,549 |
| June 2015 | 1.3% | £149,364 |
| June 2014 | 3.6% | £147,432 |
| June 2013 | 0.8% | £142,252 |
| June 2012 | -1.9% | £141,190 |
| June 2011 | -3.7% | £143,918 |
| June 2010 | 2.5% | £149,523 |
| June 2009 | -7.2% | £145,916 |
| June 2008 | -2.2% | £157,217 |
| June 2007 | 0% | £160,748 |
Rental Market Trends
The current average rental value in the postcode is £1,161.
The WF8 4RS Rental Market has increased by 58.7% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 4.1% | £1,161pcm |
| June 2025 | 5.3% | £1,115pcm |
| June 2024 | 8.1% | £1,060pcm |
| June 2023 | 7.3% | £980pcm |
| June 2022 | 8.2% | £914pcm |
| June 2021 | 7.7% | £845pcm |
| June 2020 | 3.1% | £784pcm |
| June 2019 | 0.4% | £761pcm |
| June 2018 | 0.2% | £757pcm |
| June 2017 | 3.3% | £756pcm |
| June 2016 | 1.3% | £731pcm |
| June 2015 | 2.3% | £722pcm |
| June 2014 | 2.1% | £705pcm |
| June 2013 | -0.9% | £691pcm |
| June 2012 | 1% | £697pcm |
| June 2011 | -0.1% | £690pcm |
| June 2010 | 5.9% | £691pcm |
| June 2009 | -4.7% | £652pcm |
| June 2008 | -0.7% | £685pcm |
| June 2007 | 0% | £689pcm |
Sales History
The last sale was on 31st March 2025 for £200,000 and since then the market in the area has increased by 25.2%. The postcode has had a total of 8 sales since 1995.
WF8 4RS has seen 1 sale in the last three years and no sales in the last twelve months.
- Sold Mar 2025£200,000 | 3 Bed House130, Larks Hill, Pontefract, WF8 4RS130, Larks Hill, Pontefract, WF8 4RS
- Sold May 2021£207,000 | 4 Bed House128, Larks Hill, Pontefract, WF8 4RS128, Larks Hill, Pontefract, WF8 4RS
- Sold May 2016£165,500 | 3 Bed House132, Larks Hill, Pontefract, WF8 4RS132, Larks Hill, Pontefract, WF8 4RS
- Sold Aug 2011£151,500 | 4 Bed House128, Larks Hill, Pontefract, WF8 4RS128, Larks Hill, Pontefract, WF8 4RS
- Sold May 2008£167,000 | 3 Bed House132, Larks Hill, Pontefract, WF8 4RS132, Larks Hill, Pontefract, WF8 4RS
Nearby Postcodes
WF8 4RS is the 329th largest and the 513th most expensive postcode out of the 951 postcodes in the WF8 area.
- WF8 4RR, Peach Tree Close, Pontefract, WF8WF8 4RR6 Addresses|59 m away
- WF8 4RT, Bramble Close, Pontefract, WF8WF8 4RT12 Addresses|67 m away
- WF8 4JL, Mill Hill Lane, Pontefract, WF8WF8 4JL6 Addresses|82 m away
- WF8 4RP, Larks Hill, Pontefract, WF8WF8 4RP25 Addresses|89 m away
- WF8 4RN, Lemon Tree Close, Pontefract, WF8WF8 4RN11 Addresses|95 m away
Property Types
- 5 mid-century houses built between 1936 and 1979
- 4 other addresses of unknown type
- mid-century house (5)
- Unknown (4)
Energy Efficiency
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys conducted for 5 properties.
- The most common rating is D.
- A (0)
- E (0)
- B (0)
- F (0)
- C (0)
- G (0)
- D (5)
- No EPC (4)
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 School200 m away
- Halfpenny Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School700 m away
- Carleton Park Junior and Infant School800 m away
- The King's School300 m away
- Carleton High School1.5 km away
- The Featherstone Academy1.6 km away
More reading links
Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to WF8 4RS is Pontefract Tanshelf station, which is 1.2 kilometres away.
- Pontefract Tanshelf|1.2 km away
- Pontefract Baghill|1.5 km away
- Pontefract Monkhill|2.1 km away
- Featherstone|2.5 km away
