Our Data Sources
8, Orchid Drive, Pontefract has 2 entries in the Land Registry , most recently in November 2022 and a single entry in the EPC database dated July 2017.
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
The condition of a property plays an important role in determining its value, with the degree of impact varying by property type, size and location.
For 8, Orchid Drive, Pontefract, we estimate a market value of £264,596 and a rental value of £1,177 per month when presented in very good decorative order. Should the property require extensive cosmetic improvement, those figures would reduce to £234,357 and £1,043 per month respectively.
Plot Size
HM Land Registry records the plot of land for 8, Orchid Drive, Pontefract as measuring 278 m2.
That makes it the 8th largest plot in the postcode, where 9 of the 11 other houses have recorded plot data.
Energy Efficiency
8, Orchid Drive, Pontefract has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of B. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 03 Jul 2017.
The property is not connected to mains gas and has high performance glazing. It is heated using Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Sold Prices
The most recent sale of 8, Orchid Drive, Pontefract completed on 11th November 2022 at £240,000 and was recorded by HM Land Registry as a freehold house.
Since 1995 the property has sold twice.
Values of comparable properties have risen by 11.3% over the period since November 2022.
- Sold Nov 2022£240,000
- Sold Jul 2017£169,995
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Over the past 2 years 96 properties similar to 8, Orchid Drive, Pontefract have sold within a radius of 630 metres, per the Land Registry and our network of Estate Agents.
The latest, on the 28th March 2025, was 11, Orchid Drive, Pontefract, WF9 2GD, a freehold house which sold for £255,000.
Read more about house prices in WF9.
- Sold Mar 2025£255,000 | 4 Bed House11, Orchid Drive, Pontefract, WF9 2GD11, Orchid Drive, Pontefract, WF9 2GD
- Sold Jan 2025£215,000 | 4 Bed House4, Orchid Drive, Pontefract, WF9 2GD4, Orchid Drive, Pontefract, WF9 2GD
- Sold Jul 2023£250,000 | 4 Bed House29, Honeysuckle Walk, Pontefract, WF9 2FS29, Honeysuckle Walk, Pontefract, WF9 2FS
•Nearby is defined as the radius comprising the nearest 2,000 addresses.
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Location Comparison
Of the 11 addresses on Orchid Drive, South Elmsall, Pontefract, WF9, 8, Orchid Drive, Pontefract comes out as the 8th largest and the 8th most expensive in our analysis of the public data.
It is also £73k more expensive than the average property across the WF9 district.
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Schools Nearby
- South Elmsall Carlton Junior and Infant School400 m away
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Moorthorpe900 m away
- Ash Grove Primary Academy900 m away
- Minsthorpe Community College1.3 km away
- Outwood Academy Hemsworth4.9 km away
- Astrea Academy Dearne6.9 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
- South Elmsall|600 m away
- Moorthorpe|1.1 km away
- Thurnscoe|5.2 km away
Available Internet Speeds
Internet coverage here is poor, based on recent Ofcom data, and connectivity may be weak or unavailable.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Slow/none Broadband is available in the area.
Risk of Flooding
The flood risk here is rated Very Low, based on Environment Agency data.
