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5 Lapwing Road, South Elmsall, Pontefract, WF9 2FN

UPRN:63184810Semi-Detached House2 bedsBuilt 2012-2021
FreeholdCouncil Tax: Band BEPC: B (85)
Data freshness:Listing· 1mo agoListing: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-09-24T04:00:02.416235+00:00)Price Paid· freshPrice Paid: fresh, refreshed 4d ago (2026-11-01T14:12:56.253343+00:00)Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T10:00:06.291140+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· 1mo agoAmenities: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-09-23T00:00:00+00:00)Area· Census 2021Area: static reference data (Census 2021); authoritative and does not refresh
5 Lapwing Road, South Elmsall, Pontefract, WF9 2FN

HP Score

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

    Mixed signals - investigate

Evidence
18 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£174,000
£166k - £183kHigh
Estimate
£174k
Range
£166k – £183k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£1,050
£1k - £1k
Monthly
£1,050
Yield
7.24%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

5 Lapwing Road earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 65/100. Investment score 70/100 reflects strong fundamentals. Crime intensity is low. Walkability is limited (27/100). 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
70/ 100
High
Crime Score
30/ 100
Moderate
Walkability
27/ 100
Low
Transit & Bike
Transit 16Bike 23
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£174,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£1,050
Gross Yield7.24%
1y Growth-
3y Growth+1.1%
5y Growth+1.6%
10y Growth+3.0%
Last Sold Price£129,995 (2018-09-06)

Risk Overview

  • Flood RiskUnknown
  • SubsidenceLow
  • RadonLow
  • MiningUnknown
  • LandslideLow
  • Air QualityLow
  • NoiseLow

Planning Activity

Recent Apps
0WF9 2FN
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • 26/01713/FUL
    Installation of air source heat pump to rear (east) elevation of dwelling
    Pending
  • 25/02401/S7301
    Variation of Condition 2 (Approved Plans) of Planning application 25/02401/FUL [which granted full planning permission for a single storey side extension] to change the roof structure to a hipped design.
    Pending
  • 26/01598/FUL
    Proposed residential development of 5 detached houses following demolition of existing dwelling.
    Pending

Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership70.4%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeFreehold
  • Last Ownership Change2018-09-06
  • SourceLand Registry

Connectivity

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

Area Profile

Median EarningsLocal authority£29,954
Population Density1,299 /km²
Owner Occupied53%
Age Distribution
0-15 21%16-64 63%65+ 16%

Schools Nearby

  • South Elmsall Carlton Junior and Infant School
    0.6 mi
    Good
  • St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Moorthorpe
    0.6 mi
    Good
  • Moorthorpe Primary School With Inclusion Resource
    0.7 mi
    Good
  • Ash Grove Primary Academy
    1.0 mi
    Good

4 of 13 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

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