Our Data Sources
12, Fortress Close, Pontefract has a single entry in the Land Registry from October 2019 and a single entry in the EPC database dated September 2019.
We combine this information with that of neighbouring properties to estimate the property attributes and values.
The local information is scored as 5 out of 5 and is considered of high accuracy.
Price Range & Condition
In very good condition, we estimate 12, Fortress Close, Pontefract would be worth £332,552, with a potential rental value of £1,297 per month.
If substantial cosmetic improvements are needed, the estimated sale value falls to £294,546, with a rental value of £1,149 per month.
The extent to which decoration affects a property's value depends on its type, size and location.
Plot Size
12, Fortress Close, Pontefract occupies a 202 m2 plot as recorded by HM Land Registry.
All 13 other houses in this postcode have recorded plot sizes, and this one ranks as the 10th largest.
Energy Efficiency
12, Fortress Close, Pontefract has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of B. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 25 Sep 2019.
The property is connected to mains gas and has high performance glazing. It is heated using a boiler and radiators (mains gas).
Sold Prices
12, Fortress Close, Pontefract last changed hands on 11th October 2019, selling for £237,950. The transaction was logged as a freehold house by HM Land Registry.
That is its only recorded sale since 1995.
The market for similar properties has risen by 33.9% since October 2019.
- Sold Oct 2019£237,950
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Land Registry records and our Estate Agent network show 261 sales of comparable properties within 650 metres of 12, Fortress Close, Pontefract since 2019.
Most recently, 14, Beeston Close, Pontefract, WF8 4GS, a freehold house, sold at £349,995 on the 12th June 2025.
Read more about house prices in WF8.
- Sold Jun 2025£349,995 | 4 Bed House14, Beeston Close, Pontefract, WF8 4GS14, Beeston Close, Pontefract, WF8 4GS
- Sold Mar 2025£344,995 | 4 Bed House12, Beeston Close, Pontefract, WF8 4GS12, Beeston Close, Pontefract, WF8 4GS
- Sold Mar 2025£269,995 | 4 Bed House82, Princes Drive, Pontefract, WF8 4SP82, Princes Drive, Pontefract, WF8 4SP
- Sold Feb 2025£280,000 | 4 Bed House5, Fortress Close, Pontefract, WF8 4GG5, Fortress Close, Pontefract, WF8 4GG
- Sold Feb 2025£259,995 | 4 Bed House84, Princes Drive, Pontefract, WF8 4SP84, Princes Drive, Pontefract, WF8 4SP
Nearby is defined as the radius comprising the nearest 2,000 addresses.
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Explore Nearby Properties
The surrounding properties have an average estimated value of £316,679, ranging from £261,121 to £370,447.
- 14 Fortress Close
4 Bed House | 5 m | Est. Value: £316,716
- 10 Fortress Close
4 Bed House | 10 m | Est. Value: £358,614
- 8 Fortress Close
4 Bed House | 21 m | Est. Value: £358,614
- 25 Battle Grove
4 Bed House | 24 m | Est. Value: £326,804
- 27 Battle Grove
3 Bed House | 25 m | Est. Value: £287,191
Location Comparison
Our analysis of the public data ranks 12, Fortress Close, Pontefract as the 6th largest and the 8th most expensive of the 13 addresses on Fortress Close, Pontefract, WF8.
Against the WF8 postcode district average, it is £81k more expensive than the typical property.
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Schools Nearby
- St Giles C of E Academy500 m away
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Pontefract900 m away
- Orchard Head Junior and Infant and Nursery School1.2 km away
- The King's School1.6 km away
- Airedale Academy2.5 km away
- Carleton High School2.6 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
- Pontefract Monkhill|700 m away
- Pontefract Tanshelf|700 m away
- Pontefract Baghill|1.0 km away
Risk of Flooding
Environment Agency data suggests this area has a Very Low risk of flooding.












