Old Rectory, Pontefract
Old Rectory, Pontefract
Description & Estimates
Public records show Old Rectory, Pontefract to be a period freehold house with 3,003 ft2 of internal area, sitting on a 1,607 m2 plot.
In this area, houses of this size normally have 5 bedrooms with a garden.
Old Rectory, Pontefract has an estimated sale value of £783,935 and an estimated rental value of £2,597 per month, assuming reasonable condition and based on the information available.
Went Edge Road, Kirk Smeaton, Pontefract, WF8 lies within the WF8 postal district.
Our Data Sources
Old Rectory, Pontefract has 2 entries in the Land Registry , most recently in March 2019 and a single entry in the EPC database dated April 2015.
We combine this information with that of neighbouring properties to estimate the property attributes and values.
The local information is scored as 3 out of 5 and is considered of medium accuracy.
Price Range & Condition
In very good condition, we estimate Old Rectory, Pontefract would be worth £823,131, with a potential rental value of £2,727 per month.
If substantial cosmetic improvements are needed, the estimated sale value falls to £729,059, with a rental value of £2,415 per month.
The extent to which decoration affects a property's value depends on its type, size and location.
Recent Market Change
The estimated sale value of Old Rectory, Pontefract has increased by £5,774 (0.7%) over the last year. During the same period, its estimated monthly rental value has grown by £67 (2.6%). The property's estimated gross yield is currently 4.0%.
Plot Size
Old Rectory, Pontefract occupies a 1,607 m2 plot as recorded by HM Land Registry.
Of the 30 other houses in this postcode, 23 have recorded plot sizes, and this one ranks as the 9th largest.
Energy Efficiency
Old Rectory, Pontefract has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of E. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 10 Apr 2015.
The property is not connected to mains gas and has fully double glazed windows. It is heated using Boiler and radiators, oil, Boiler and radiators, dual fuel (mineral and wood).
Sold Prices
Old Rectory, Pontefract last changed hands on 29th March 2019, selling for £465,000. The transaction was logged as a freehold house by HM Land Registry.
In total it has sold twice since 1995.
The market for similar properties has risen by 6.1% since March 2019.
- Sold Mar 2019£465,000
- Sold Jul 2009£326,378
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Land Registry records and our Estate Agent network show 3 sales of comparable properties within 3.6 kilometres of Old Rectory, Pontefract across the last 2 years.
Most recently, Ferndale, Went Edge Road, Pontefract, WF8 3JS, a freehold house, sold at £800,000 on the 10th February 2026.
Read more about house prices in WF8.
•Nearby is defined as the radius comprising the nearest 2,000 addresses.
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Location Comparison
Our analysis of the public data ranks Old Rectory, Pontefract as the 8th largest and the 8th most expensive of the 30 addresses on Went Edge Road, Kirk Smeaton, Pontefract, WF8.
Against the WF8 postcode district average, it is £551k more expensive than the typical property.
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Schools Nearby
- 300mKirk Smeaton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
- 3.2kmNorton Infant School
- 3.3kmNorton Junior School
- 3.0kmCampsmount Academy
- 6.5kmCarleton High School
- 6.5kmMinsthorpe Community College
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Public Transport Nearby
South Elmsall station is the nearest stop to Old Rectory, Pontefract at 6.9 kilometres away.
- 6.9kmSouth Elmsall
- 7.4kmWhitley Bridge
- 7.5kmKnottingley
Available Internet Speeds
Ofcom's latest figures show superfast broadband available in this area.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Superfast broadband is available in the area.
Risk of Flooding
Environment Agency data suggests this area has a very low risk of flooding.
