The Orchard, Pontefract
The Orchard, Pontefract
Description & Estimates
Public records show The Orchard, Pontefract to be a modern freehold house with 850 ft2 of internal area, sitting on a 812 m2 plot.
In this area, houses of this size normally have 3 bedrooms with a garden.
The Orchard, Pontefract has an estimated sale value of £313,164 and an estimated rental value of £1,128 per month, assuming reasonable condition and based on the information available.
Ackworth Road, Pontefract, WF8 lies in the borough of Wakefield, within the WF8 postal district.
Our Data Sources
The Orchard, Pontefract has 2 entries in the Land Registry , most recently in March 2023 and a single entry in the EPC database dated June 2019.
We combine this information with that of neighbouring properties to estimate the property attributes and values.
The local information is scored as 2 out of 5 and is considered of medium accuracy.
Price Range & Condition
In very good condition, we estimate The Orchard, Pontefract would be worth £328,822, with a potential rental value of £1,185 per month.
If substantial cosmetic improvements are needed, the estimated sale value falls to £291,243, with a rental value of £1,049 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 The Orchard, Pontefract has climbed by £8,706 (2.8%) over the last year. During the same period, its estimated monthly rental value has risen by £53 (4.7%). The property's estimated gross yield is currently 4.3%.
Plot Size
The Orchard, Pontefract occupies a 812 m2 plot as recorded by HM Land Registry.
Of the 23 other houses in this postcode, 21 have recorded plot sizes, and this one ranks as the 5th largest.
Energy Efficiency
The Orchard, Pontefract has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of D. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 07 Jun 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
The Orchard, Pontefract last changed hands on 2nd March 2023, selling for £460,000. 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 dropped by 8.7% since March 2023.
- Sold Mar 2023£460,000
- Sold Feb 2020£262,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Land Registry records and our Estate Agent network show 3 sales of comparable properties within 580 metres of The Orchard, Pontefract across the last 2 years.
Most recently, 10, Elm Park, Pontefract, WF8 4LG, a freehold house, sold at £345,000 on the 29th September 2025.
Read more about house prices in WF8.
- Sold Sep 2025£345,000 | 3 Bed House10, Elm Park, Pontefract, WF8 4LG10, Elm Park, Pontefract, WF8 4LG
- Sold Nov 2024£250,000 | 3 Bed House8, Holgate Road, Pontefract, WF8 4ND8, Holgate Road, Pontefract, WF8 4ND
- Sold Sep 2024£262,500 | 3 Bed House7, Went Garth, Pontefract, WF8 3RQ7, Went Garth, Pontefract, WF8 3RQ
•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 The Orchard, Pontefract as the 95th largest and the 64th most expensive of the 106 addresses on Ackworth Road, Pontefract, WF8.
Against the WF8 postcode district average, it is £81k more expensive than the typical property.
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Schools Nearby
- 300mCarleton Park Junior and Infant School
- 400mLarks Hill Junior and Infant School
- 1.0kmSt Joseph's Catholic Primary School Pontefract
- 400mThe King's School
- 1.0kmCarleton High School
- 2.0kmThe Featherstone Academy
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Public Transport Nearby
Pontefract Baghill station is the nearest stop to The Orchard, Pontefract at 1.3 kilometres away.
- 1.3kmPontefract Baghill
- 1.4kmPontefract Tanshelf
- 2.0kmPontefract Monkhill
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.
