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161 Holywell Lane, Castleford, WF10 4QU

UPRN:63055916Semi-Detached House2 bedsBuilt 1967-1975
FreeholdCouncil Tax: Band BEPC: D (57)
Data freshness:Listing· 1mo agoListing: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-05T04:00:04.018467+00:00)Price Paid· freshPrice Paid: fresh, refreshed 5d ago (2026-11-01T14:10:51.249426+00:00)Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T09:12:17.028355+00:00)Ownership· freshOwnership: fresh, refreshed today (2026-11-06T18:37:51.254641+00:00)EPC· 4mo agoEPC: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-01T02:04:50.057738+00:00)Risk· 5mo agoRisk: stale, refreshed 5mo ago (2026-06-18T00:00:00+00:00)Connectivity· 1mo agoConnectivity: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-03T06:43:10.905825+00:00)Schools· 4mo agoSchools: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-07T09:14:45.605452+00:00)Amenities· 2mo agoAmenities: ageing, refreshed 2mo ago (2026-09-23T00:00:00+00:00)Area· Census 2021Area: static reference data (Census 2021); authoritative and does not refresh
161 Holywell Lane, Castleford, WF10 4QU

HP Score

Mixed
Verdict
today
  • Verdict: INVESTIGATE, on a scale of Buy, Investigate, Avoid.

    Mixed signals - investigate

Evidence
18 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£253,000
£241k - £266kHigh
Estimate
£253k
Range
£241k – £266k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£1,500
£1k - £2k
Monthly
£1,500
Yield
7.11%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

161 Holywell Lane earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 65/100. Investment score 54/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is moderate. Walkability is limited (49/100). Flood risk is not assessed: check the Environment Agency long-term flood map before offering. Tenure is freehold. Every figure here comes from the live HomePortfolio API; anything it does not publish is left out.

Key SourcesEPC RegisterPortal listingsOfcom Connected NationsOfcom mobile coverageMarket estimates (third-party AVM)HM Land Registry sales matched to addressDefra strategic noise mapping, England Round 4 (Contains Defra data © Crown copyright and database right 2023-2024, Open Government Licence v3.0)Walk ScoreONS Census 2021Police.ukHM Land Registry covenantsHM Land Registry Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
HP Score
65/ 100
Mixed
Investment Score
54/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
38/ 100
Elevated
Walkability
49/ 100
Mixed
Transit & Bike
Transit 33Bike 41
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£253,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£1,500
Gross Yield7.11%
1y Growth-
3y Growth+1.2%
5y Growth+2.6%
10y Growth+3.3%
Last Sold Price£154,995 (2004-04-08)

Risk Overview

  • Flood RiskUnknown
  • SubsidenceLow
  • RadonModerate
  • MiningModerate
  • LandslideLow
  • Air QualityLow
  • NoiseModerate

Planning Activity

Recent Apps
0WF10 4QU
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • 26/01769/FUL
    Conversion of garage to form extended habitable space.
    Pending
  • 26/01754/FUL
    Full planning permission for erection of 1.8m high perimeter security mesh fencing and 1.8m high twin mesh gates and associated works
    Pending
  • 26/01676/FUL
    Demolition of 2 no. existing extensions and 3 no. outbuildings, the erection of a single-storey extension and change of use of the ground floor from an office, retail and conservatory showroom (Use Class E) to a motorcycle showroom with an integral MOT testing bay (Sui Generis)
    Pending

Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership73.1%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeFreehold
  • Last Ownership Change2004-04-08
  • SourceLand Registry

Connectivity

Broadband (Standard)
4 Mbps
Mobile 4G/5G Coverage
EEThreeO2Vodafone
EV Charger
-
PTAL Rating
-

Area Profile

Median EarningsLocal authority£29,954
Population Density-
Owner Occupied88%
Age Distribution
0-15 14%16-64 64%65+ 22%

Schools Nearby

  • Airedale Infant Academy
    0.5 mi
    Good
  • Townville Academy
    0.5 mi

    Inspected as Castleford Townville Infants' School (URN 108229) on 24 Jan 2023

  • Airedale Junior Academy
    0.5 mi
    Good
  • Glasshoughton Infant Academy
    0.6 mi
    Good

3 of 12 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

Comparables

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