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2 Castle Way, Pontefract, WF8 2FY

UPRN:63202115Semi-Detached House3 bedsBuilt 2014
FreeholdCouncil Tax: Band CEPC: B (84)
Data freshness:Listing· 4mo agoListing: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-13T04:00:01.808529+00:00)Price Paid· freshPrice Paid: fresh, refreshed 3d ago (2026-11-01T14:12:56.253343+00:00)Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T08:26:44.917432+00:00)EPC· 6mo agoEPC: stale, refreshed 6mo ago (2026-05-20T10:58:39.129138+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
2 Castle Way, Pontefract, WF8 2FY

HP Score

Mixed
Verdict
3 days ago
  • Verdict: INVESTIGATE, on a scale of Buy, Investigate, Avoid.

    Mixed signals - investigate

Evidence
18 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£255,000
£243k - £268kHigh
Estimate
£255k
Range
£243k – £268k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£1,500
£1k - £2k
Monthly
£1,500
Yield
7.06%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

2 Castle Way earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 67/100. Investment score 66/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is low. Walkability is limited (17/100). 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
67/ 100
Mixed
Investment Score
66/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
20/ 100
Moderate
Walkability
17/ 100
Low
Transit & Bike
Transit 20Bike 34
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£255,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£1,500
Gross Yield7.06%
1y Growth-
3y Growth+3.1%
5y Growth+1.8%
10y Growth+3.6%
Last Sold Price£205,995 (2021-07-16)

Risk Overview

  • Flood RiskUnknown
  • SubsidenceModerate
  • RadonLow
  • MiningSignificant
  • LandslideLow
  • Air QualityLow
  • NoiseLow

Planning Activity

Recent Apps
0WF8 2FY
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • 26/01574/FUL
    Change of use of land to equestrian and construction of stable block (including yard and boundary treatments) (retrospective)
    Pending
  • 26/01524/CPL
    C2 Children's Home
    Pending
  • 26/00334/CPL
    Conversion of store room to office and the creation of new openings
    Pending

Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership65.8%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeFreehold
  • Last Ownership Change2021-07-16
  • SourceLand Registry

Connectivity

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

Area Profile

Median EarningsLocal authority£29,954
Population Density1,551 /km²
Owner Occupied86%
Age Distribution
0-15 15%16-64 64%65+ 21%

Schools Nearby

  • Ark Orchard Head Primary School
    0.4 mi
    Good
  • Willow Green Academy
    0.7 mi
    GoodImproving
  • Holy Family and St Michael's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
    0.7 mi
    Good
  • Cherry Tree Academy
    0.8 mi
    Requires improvement

1 of 11 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

Comparables

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  • 11 Castle Way
    -
    £230k
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  • 17 Castle Way
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    £245k
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  • 10 Castle Way
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    £198k
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  • 21 Castle Way
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    £203k
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