Beechnut Lane, Pontefract
House prices, sold prices and local information for WF8 4FU.
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At a glance
8 property sales on Beechnut Lane, Pontefract have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 30 May 2024. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £177,469. Average sale prices rose from £168,292 in 2016 to £205,000 in 2024 (+22%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. 2 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 2 of them sold for more the second time. Recorded sale prices on Beechnut Lane range from £160,000 to £210,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold.
House prices on Beechnut Lane compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Beechnut Lane 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 8 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 8 | £177,469 | 30 May 2024 |
Sold prices on Beechnut Lane
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18, Beechnut Lane WF8 4FU | 30 May 2024 | £200,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 12, Beechnut Lane WF8 4FU | 25 Jan 2024 | £210,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 16, Beechnut Lane WF8 4FU | 24 Mar 2016 | £160,000 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 10, Beechnut Lane WF8 4FU | 25 Feb 2016 | £169,950 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 20, Beechnut Lane WF8 4FU | 18 Feb 2016 | £174,950 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 12, Beechnut Lane WF8 4FU | 12 Feb 2016 | £169,950 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 18, Beechnut Lane WF8 4FU | 12 Feb 2016 | £164,950 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 14, Beechnut Lane WF8 4FU | 20 Jan 2016 | £169,950 | Semi-detached New build | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 18, Beechnut Lane | £164,950 (Feb 2016) → £200,000 (May 2024) | +21% over 8 yrs |
| 12, Beechnut Lane | £169,950 (Feb 2016) → £210,000 (Jan 2024) | +24% over 8 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Beechnut Lane
Crime
284 crimes were reported within about a mile of Beechnut Lane in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 70% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 94 |
| Shoplifting | 41 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 40 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 27 |
| Other theft | 21 |
| Public order | 17 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Schools near Beechnut Lane
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Pontefract 222 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.3 mi |
| New College Pontefract | 16 plus | 16–19 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| St Giles C of E Academy 337 pupils | Primary Church of England | 3–11 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Ark Halfpenny Lane Primary School 434 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Ark The King's School 1,041 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Good Report | 0.7 mi |
| Harewood Centre Nursery School 52 pupils | Nursery | 2–4 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| Ark Larks Hill Primary School 203 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| Ark Carleton Park Primary School 208 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.0 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 Tanshelf station 0.1 mi · 2 min walk
- Pontefract Baghill station 0.6 mi · 12 min walk
- Pontefract Monkhill station 0.6 mi · 12 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Pontefract Tanshelf (Stuart Road) 2 min walk
- Pontefract Tanshelf (Stuart Road) 2 min walk
- Pontefract Park Gates (Park Road) 3 min walk
- Pontefract Park Gates (Park Road) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- Stuart Road
The Surgery, Stuart Road, Pontefract · 0.1 mi - Northgate Surgery
Northgate, Pontefract · 0.3 mi - Friarwood Surgery
Carleton Glen, Pontefract · 0.6 mi - Station Lane
Station Lane Medical Centre, Station Lane, Pontefract · 2.0 mi
Supermarkets
- Tesco Tesco Pontefract Superstore · 0.2 mi
- Asda Supermarket Asda Pontefract Supermarket · 0.3 mi
- Morrisons Morrisons Carleton Pontefract · 0.3 mi
- Iceland Iceland Pontefract · 0.3 mi
Pharmacies
- Medichem Pharmacy · 0.1 mi
- Boots · 0.3 mi
- Cohens Chemist · 0.4 mi
Dentists
- Cornmarket (dental Surgery) · 0.3 mi
- Dental Surgery · 0.3 mi
- Ellis Dental Practice Limited · 0.3 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 6 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 | 7 of 10 |
| Employment | 5 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 8 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 3 of 10 |
| Crime | 3 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 9 of 10 |
| Living environment | 7 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 70.3% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 12.3% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 17.5% | 17.1% |
| Households | 985 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 16.4% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 65.4% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 18.1% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 2,195 |
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.
Energy ratings and home sizes on Beechnut Lane
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Who lives around Beechnut Lane
Ethnic group
| Here | Wakefield | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 94% | 93% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 2.6% | 3.6% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.4% | 0.7% |
Religion
| Here | Wakefield | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 51.5% | 49% |
| No religion | 41.9% | 41.3% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Muslim | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Sikh | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.1% | 0.4% |
Country of birth
| Here | Wakefield | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.6% | 91.5% |
| Born outside the UK | 6.4% | 8.5% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Wakefield | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 32.7% | 24.3% |
| No qualifications | 18.7% | 24.4% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 18% | 16.3% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 13.6% | 14.9% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 9.6% | 10.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.5% | 6.5% |
| Other qualifications | 1.9% | 2.8% |
General health
| Here | Wakefield | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 49.6% | 44.7% |
| Good health | 32.2% | 34.3% |
| Fair health | 11.5% | 14.5% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 5.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1.5% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Wakefield | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 36.3% | 41.7% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 34.3% | 27.4% |
| No cars or vans in household | 20.1% | 22.8% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 9.2% | 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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