5, Wolsey Avenue
5, Wolsey Avenue
Description & Estimates







According to the public record, 5, Wolsey Avenue, Pontefract is a mid-century freehold house with 753 ft2 of internal area and sits on a 177 m2 plot.
Houses of this size in this area normally have 3 bedrooms with a garden.
Based on available information, and assuming reasonable condition, the estimated sale value for 5, Wolsey Avenue, Pontefract is £181,784 and the estimated rental value is £994 per month.
Wolsey Avenue, Pontefract, WF8 is located in the borough of Wakefield within the WF8 postal district.
Our Data Sources
5, Wolsey Avenue, Pontefract has a single entry in the Land Registry from September 2019 and a single entry in the EPC database dated March 2019.
We combine this information with that of neighbouring properties to estimate the property attributes and values.
The local information is scored as 4 out of 5 and is considered of high accuracy.
Price Range & Condition
Decorative condition can have a big effect on a property's value and this effect varies depending on the type, size and location of the property.
If 5, Wolsey Avenue, Pontefract is in very good condition we estimate a sale value of £190,873 and a rental value of £1,044 per month.
However, if the property needs a lot of cosmetic work we estimate a sale value of £169,059 and a rental value of £924 per month.
Recent Market Change
Over the past 12 months, the estimated sale value of 5, Wolsey Avenue, Pontefract has moved up by £5,053 (2.8%), while its estimated rental value has increased by £47 per month (4.7%). Based on current estimates, the property offers a gross rental yield of 6.6%.
Plot Size
According to data from HM Land Registry, 5, Wolsey Avenue, Pontefract sits on a plot of 177 m2.
We have plot size data on 14 out of 15 other houses in the postcode and 5, Wolsey Avenue, Pontefract sits on the 11th largest plot.
Energy Efficiency
5, Wolsey Avenue, Pontefract has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of E. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 22 Mar 2019.
The property is connected to mains gas and has fully double glazed windows. It is heated using Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Sold Prices
According to HM Land Registry, 5, Wolsey Avenue, Pontefract was last sold on 13th September 2019 for £120,000 and was recorded as a freehold house.
The property has only had this single sale since 1995.
Since September 2019, the market for similar properties has risen by 89.3%.
- Sold Sep 2019£120,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
According to the Land Registry and our network of Estate Agents, there have been 3 sales of properties similar to 5, Wolsey Avenue, Pontefract within a radius of 510 metres over the last 2 years.
The most recent example is 56, Love Lane, Pontefract, WF8 4AR, a freehold house which sold for £195,000 on the 20th June 2025.
Read more about house prices in WF8.
- Sold Jun 2025£195,000 | 3 Bed House56, Love Lane, Pontefract, WF8 4AR56, Love Lane, Pontefract, WF8 4AR
- Sold Sep 2022£120,000 | 3 Bed House25, St. Bernards Avenue, Pontefract, WF8 4EA25, St. Bernards Avenue, Pontefract, WF8 4EA
- Sold Mar 2019£141,000 | 3 Bed House2, Lime Tree Avenue, Pontefract, WF8 4AS2, Lime Tree Avenue, Pontefract, WF8 4AS
•Nearby is defined as the radius comprising the nearest 2,000 addresses.
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Location Comparison
Wolsey Avenue, Pontefract, WF8 has a total of 15 addresses. According to our analysis of all the public data, 5, Wolsey Avenue, Pontefract is the 15th largest and the 15th most expensive property on the street.
When compared to the postcode district it is £51k less expensive than the average property in WF8.
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Schools Nearby
- 200mHalfpenny Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School
- 500mSt Joseph's Catholic Primary School Pontefract
- 900mLarks Hill Junior and Infant School
- 600mThe King's School
- 1.9kmThe Featherstone Academy
- 2.0kmCarleton High School
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Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to 5, Wolsey Avenue, Pontefract is Pontefract Tanshelf station, which is 600 metres away.
- 600mPontefract Tanshelf
- 1.4kmPontefract Baghill
- 1.8kmPontefract Monkhill
Available Internet Speeds
According to recent data from Ofcom, superfast broadband is available in this area.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Superfast broadband is available in the area.
Risk of Flooding
According to data from the Environment Agency, the flood risk in this area is considered to be very low.

