Ashdene Grove, Pontefract
House prices, sold prices and local information for WF8 2PW.
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At a glance
4 property sales on Ashdene Grove, Pontefract have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2017. In the last 12 months 1 home sold here for an average of £250,000. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £176,250. 2 homes here have sold more than once since 2017; 2 of them sold for more the second time. Recorded sale prices on Ashdene Grove range from £105,500 to £250,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold.
House prices on Ashdene Grove compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Ashdene Grove has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all WF8 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 4 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 4 | £176,250 | 20 Jan 2026 |
Sold prices on Ashdene Grove
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9, Ashdene Grove WF8 2PW | 20 Jan 2026 | £250,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 3, Ashdene Grove WF8 2PW | 10 Mar 2025 | £182,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 3, Ashdene Grove WF8 2PW | 28 Feb 2020 | £167,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 9, Ashdene Grove WF8 2PW | 14 Aug 2017 | £105,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 9, Ashdene Grove | £105,500 (Aug 2017) → £250,000 (Jan 2026) | +137% over 8 yrs |
| 3, Ashdene Grove | £167,000 (Feb 2020) → £182,500 (Mar 2025) | +9% over 5 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Ashdene Grove
Crime
130 crimes were reported within about a mile of Ashdene Grove in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 80% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 41 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 25 |
| Other theft | 14 |
| Shoplifting | 10 |
| Burglary | 9 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 9 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Ashdene Grove is in or near 4 Environment Agency flood areas:
- River Aire at Ferrybridge Flood warning area
- Lower River Aire catchment Flood alert area
- Wash Dike catchment Flood alert area
- Wash Dike at Pontefract Flood warning area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Ashdene Grove
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark Orchard Head Primary School 335 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.3 mi |
| Willow Green Academy 228 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Holy Family and St Michael's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy 199 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 4–11 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| Cherry Tree Academy 233 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement Report | 0.9 mi |
| St Giles C of E Academy 337 pupils | Primary Church of England | 3–11 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| Balance Alternative Provision 32 pupils | Other independent special school | 11–16 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| Ark De Lacy Primary School 342 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding Report | 1.2 mi |
| The Vale Primary Academy 218 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.2 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train stations
- Pontefract Monkhill station 0.8 mi · 15 min walk
- Pontefract Baghill station 1.1 mi · 23 min walk
- Knottingley station 1.3 mi · 25 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Darkfield Lane (Pontefract Road) 1 min walk
- Darkfield Lane (opp, Pontefract Road) 1 min walk
- Nevison's Leap (at, Ferrybridge Road) 3 min walk
- Nevison's Leap (at, Ferrybridge Road) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- Northgate Surgery
Northgate, Pontefract · 1.2 mi - Stuart Road
The Surgery, Stuart Road, Pontefract · 1.4 mi - Friarwood Surgery
Carleton Glen, Pontefract · 1.4 mi - Ash Grove
Ash Grove Medical Centre, England Lane, Knottingley · 1.8 mi
Supermarkets
- Spar Spar - Harvest - Ferrybidge · 0.4 mi
- Aldi Aldi Carleton Pontefract · 0.8 mi
- Spar Spar - Baghill · 1.0 mi
- Farmfoods Farmfoods Carleton Pontefract · 1.1 mi
Pharmacies
- Allied Pharmacy Ferrybridge · 1.0 mi
- Cohens Chemist · 1.1 mi
- Medichem Pharmacy · 1.4 mi
Dentists
- P R Jones And Associates · 1.1 mi
- Pontefract Dental Clinic · 1.2 mi
- One Smile Dental - Pontefract · 1.2 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 3 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 3 of 10 |
| Employment | 3 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 2 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 2 of 10 |
| Crime | 2 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 6 of 10 |
| Living environment | 10 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 62.1% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 14.5% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 23.3% | 17.1% |
| Households | 681 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 21.2% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 66.4% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 12.4% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,711 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 94% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 100% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 95% | 92% |
Share of homes across Wakefield with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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Who lives around Ashdene Grove
Ethnic group
| Here | Wakefield | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 96.3% | 93% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 1.8% | 3.6% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.2% | 0.7% |
Religion
| Here | Wakefield | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 47.1% | 49% |
| No religion | 46% | 41.3% |
| Not answered | 5% | 5.4% |
| Muslim | 1.1% | 3.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 0% | 0.4% |
Country of birth
| Here | Wakefield | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.4% | 91.5% |
| Born outside the UK | 6.6% | 8.5% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Wakefield | |
|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25% | 24.4% |
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 18.4% | 24.3% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 17.6% | 14.9% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 16.7% | 16.3% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 13.1% | 10.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.3% | 6.5% |
| Other qualifications | 2.9% | 2.8% |
General health
| Here | Wakefield | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45.9% | 44.7% |
| Good health | 35% | 34.3% |
| Fair health | 12.6% | 14.5% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 5.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.5% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Wakefield | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 41.1% | 41.7% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 29.8% | 27.4% |
| No cars or vans in household | 20.4% | 22.8% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 8.7% | 8% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Wakefield.
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