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Castle Crescent, Pontefract

MyStreetCheck free street report: Castle Crescent, Pontefract · 30 October 2026 · www.mystreetcheck.co.uk/pontefract-west-yorkshire/castle-crescent/

House prices, sold prices and local information for WF8 2FX.

Average price (last 12 months)
£170,500
4 sales
Average price (since 2020)
£216,977
39 sales
Price range
£73k – £315k
lowest to highest sale
Last sale
23 Jul 2026
WF8 2FX

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At a glance

House prices£171k average20% below the Pontefract average CrimeAbout averageLower crime than about 50% of neighbourhoods in England DeprivationLess deprived than mostDecile 8 of 10 (10 = least deprived) Flood riskIn a flood warning areaCheck the GOV.UK long-term risk Nearest station14 min walkPontefract Monkhill station Schools2 rated Good or betterWithin 1.5 miles, 1 Outstanding Ultrafast broadband100% of homesNational average 80% Freehold or leasehold90% freeholdAcross 39 Land Registry sales Conservation areaChecking…Planning designations Green beltChecking…Planning designations Listed buildingsChecking…Within about 200 m Planning applicationsChecking…Within 500 m, last 90 days

39 property sales on Castle Crescent, Pontefract have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2020. In the last 12 months 4 homes sold here for an average of £170,500. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £218,109. That is 20% below the Pontefract average of £214,314 over the same period. 6 homes here have sold more than once since 2020; 5 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 51% semi-detached, 23% detached, 23% terraced. Recorded sale prices on Castle Crescent range from £73,000 to £314,995. 90% of homes sold here were freehold and 10% leasehold. Of 194 streets in Pontefract with at least two sales in the last year, Castle Crescent ranks 128th for average price.

House prices on Castle Crescent compared

Castle Crescent£170,500
WF8 postcode area£239,992
Pontefract£214,314
England & Wales£358,701

Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all WF8 house prices.

Average sale price by year

2020: £189,995 (1 sales)2020£190k2021: £215,150 (21 sales)2021£215k2022: £249,496 (10 sales)2022£249k2024: £162,000 (2 sales)2024£162k2025: £253,000 (1 sales)2025£253k2026: £170,500 (4 sales)2026£171k

Tenure: 90% freehold and 10% leasehold across 39 recorded sales.

Prices by property type

TypeSalesAverage priceLast sold
Semi-detached20£218,10917 Apr 2026
Detached9£287,77326 Aug 2022
Terraced9£145,66423 Jul 2026
Flat1£198,99516 Jun 2021

Sold prices on Castle Crescent

AddressDatePriceTypeTenure
23, Castle Crescent WF8 2FX 23 Jul 2026£90,000 TerracedLeasehold
37, Castle Crescent WF8 2FX 1 May 2026£95,000 TerracedLeasehold
8, Castle Crescent WF8 2FX 17 Apr 2026£242,000 Semi-detachedFreehold
28, Castle Crescent WF8 2FX 21 Jan 2026£255,000 Semi-detachedFreehold
20, Castle Crescent WF8 2FX 30 Jan 2025£253,000 Semi-detachedFreehold
12, Castle Crescent WF8 2FX 8 Nov 2024£240,000 Semi-detachedFreehold
23, Castle Crescent WF8 2FX 11 Oct 2024£84,000 TerracedLeasehold
4, Castle Crescent WF8 2FX 26 Aug 2022£296,995 Detached New buildFreehold
7, Castle Crescent WF8 2FX 1 Jul 2022£279,995 Detached New buildFreehold
6, Castle Crescent WF8 2FX 24 Jun 2022£227,995 Semi-detached New buildFreehold
10, Castle Crescent WF8 2FX 23 Jun 2022£314,995 Detached New buildFreehold
1, Castle Crescent WF8 2FX 17 Jun 2022£279,995 Detached New buildFreehold
8, Castle Crescent WF8 2FX 10 Jun 2022£249,995 Semi-detached New buildFreehold
16, Castle Crescent WF8 2FX 31 May 2022£235,000 Semi-detachedFreehold
5, Castle Crescent WF8 2FX 13 May 2022£169,995 Semi-detached New buildFreehold
3, Castle Crescent WF8 2FX 5 May 2022£169,995 Semi-detached New buildFreehold
2, Castle Crescent WF8 2FX 1 Apr 2022£269,995 Detached New buildFreehold
23, Castle Crescent WF8 2FX 23 Sep 2021£73,000 Terraced New buildLeasehold
47, Castle Crescent WF8 2FX 30 Jul 2021£279,995 Detached New buildFreehold
59, Castle Crescent WF8 2FX 30 Jul 2021£219,995 Semi-detached New buildFreehold
57, Castle Crescent WF8 2FX 29 Jul 2021£219,995 Semi-detached New buildFreehold
53, Castle Crescent WF8 2FX 14 Jul 2021£189,995 Terraced New buildFreehold
49, Castle Crescent WF8 2FX 9 Jul 2021£289,995 Detached New buildFreehold
51, Castle Crescent WF8 2FX 2 Jul 2021£199,995 Terraced New buildFreehold
20, Castle Crescent WF8 2FX 30 Jun 2021£220,995 Semi-detached New buildFreehold
28, Castle Crescent WF8 2FX 25 Jun 2021£219,995 Semi-detached New buildFreehold
30, Castle Crescent WF8 2FX 18 Jun 2021£214,995 Semi-detached New buildFreehold
32, Castle Crescent WF8 2FX 18 Jun 2021£198,995 Semi-detached New buildFreehold
55, Castle Crescent WF8 2FX 16 Jun 2021£198,995 Flat New buildFreehold
43, Castle Crescent WF8 2FX 28 May 2021£194,995 Terraced New buildFreehold
41, Castle Crescent WF8 2FX 26 May 2021£184,995 Terraced New buildFreehold
39, Castle Crescent WF8 2FX 21 May 2021£198,995 Terraced New buildFreehold
11, Castle Crescent WF8 2FX 12 Mar 2021£288,995 Detached New buildFreehold
9, Castle Crescent WF8 2FX 25 Feb 2021£288,995 Detached New buildFreehold
22, Castle Crescent WF8 2FX 12 Feb 2021£219,995 Semi-detached New buildFreehold
18, Castle Crescent WF8 2FX 29 Jan 2021£214,995 Semi-detached New buildFreehold
12, Castle Crescent WF8 2FX 22 Jan 2021£194,995 Semi-detached New buildFreehold
16, Castle Crescent WF8 2FX 22 Jan 2021£204,246 Semi-detached New buildFreehold
14, Castle Crescent WF8 2FX 18 Dec 2020£189,995 Semi-detached New buildFreehold

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

AddressSalesChange
23, Castle Crescent £73,000 (Sep 2021) → £84,000 (Oct 2024) → £90,000 (Jul 2026) +23%
over 5 yrs
8, Castle Crescent £249,995 (Jun 2022) → £242,000 (Apr 2026) -3%
over 4 yrs
28, Castle Crescent £219,995 (Jun 2021) → £255,000 (Jan 2026) +16%
over 5 yrs
20, Castle Crescent £220,995 (Jun 2021) → £253,000 (Jan 2025) +14%
over 4 yrs
12, Castle Crescent £194,995 (Jan 2021) → £240,000 (Nov 2024) +23%
over 4 yrs
16, Castle Crescent £204,246 (Jan 2021) → £235,000 (May 2022) +15%
over 1 yr

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Crime and flood risk near Castle Crescent

Crime

166 crimes were reported within about a mile of Castle Crescent in August 2026.

Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):

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Lower crime than about 50% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).

Violence & sexual offences56
Anti-social behaviour27
Shoplifting17
Criminal damage & arson13
Public order13
Burglary11

Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.

Flood risk

Castle Crescent is in or near 3 Environment Agency flood areas:

  • 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 Castle Crescent

SchoolTypeAgesOfstedDistance
Ark Orchard Head Primary School 335 pupils Primary 3–11 Good Report 0.4 mi
Holy Family and St Michael's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy 199 pupils Primary Roman Catholic 4–11 Report 0.7 mi
Cherry Tree Academy 233 pupils Primary 3–11 Requires improvement Report 0.7 mi
Willow Green Academy 228 pupils Primary 3–11 Report 0.7 mi
Ark De Lacy Primary School 342 pupils Primary 3–11 Outstanding Report 1.0 mi
St Giles C of E Academy 337 pupils Primary Church of England 3–11 Report 1.0 mi
Harewood Centre Nursery School 52 pupils Nursery 2–4 Report 1.0 mi
Balance Alternative Provision 32 pupils Other independent special school 11–16 Report 1.1 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 0.7 mi · 14 min walk
  • Pontefract Baghill station 1.0 mi · 20 min walk
  • Knottingley station 1.2 mi · 24 min walk

Nearest bus stops

  • Nevison's Leap (at, Ferrybridge Road) 4 min walk
  • Stump Cross Lane (opp, Knottingley Road) 4 min walk
  • Nevison's Leap (at, Ferrybridge Road) 4 min walk
  • Stump Cross Lane (near, Knottingley Road) 4 min walk

GP surgeries

  • Northgate Surgery
    Northgate, Pontefract · 1.1 mi
  • Friarwood Surgery
    Carleton Glen, Pontefract · 1.3 mi
  • Stuart Road
    The Surgery, Stuart Road, Pontefract · 1.3 mi
  • Ash Grove
    Ash Grove Medical Centre, England Lane, Knottingley · 1.7 mi

Supermarkets

  • Spar Spar - Harvest - Ferrybidge · 0.4 mi
  • Aldi Aldi Carleton Pontefract · 0.7 mi
  • Spar Spar - Baghill · 0.8 mi
  • Marks and Spencer MSA M&S Ferrybridge M62 Moto SF · 0.9 mi

Pharmacies

  • Cohens Chemist · 1.0 mi
  • Allied Pharmacy Ferrybridge · 1.1 mi
  • Chequerfield Pharmacy · 1.3 mi

Dentists

  • P R Jones And Associates · 1.0 mi
  • Pontefract Dental Clinic · 1.1 mi
  • One Smile Dental - Pontefract · 1.1 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

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This neighbourhood is in decile 8 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.

Income8 of 10
Employment8 of 10
Education and skills6 of 10
Health and disability5 of 10
Crime6 of 10
Access to housing and services7 of 10
Living environment7 of 10

Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).

Homes

HereEng & Wales
Owned86.7%62.5%
Private rented9.4%20.3%
Social rented3.9%17.1%
Households949

People

HereEng & Wales
Under 1514.0%17.4%
Aged 15–6464.9%64.1%
Aged 65+21.1%18.6%
Residents2,158

Broadband

HereUK
Superfast (30Mbit+)100%95%
Ultrafast (300Mbit+)100%80%
Gigabit-capable100%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

HereEng & Wales
4G indoors, all 4 networks94%89%
4G indoors, at least 1 network100%100%
4G outdoors, all 4 networks100%99%
Calls indoors, all 4 networks95%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 Castle Crescent

Ethnic group

HereWakefield
White97.1%93%
Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African1.1%1.3%
Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups0.8%1.4%
Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh0.6%3.6%
Other ethnic group0.4%0.7%

Religion

HereWakefield
Christian54.9%49%
No religion37.1%41.3%
Not answered7%5.4%
Muslim0.4%3.2%
Other religion0.3%0.4%
Buddhist0.2%0.2%
Sikh0.1%0.1%
Hindu0%0.4%

Country of birth

HereWakefield
Born in the UK96.5%91.5%
Born outside the UK3.5%8.5%

Highest qualification

HereWakefield
Level 4 qualifications and above23.2%24.3%
No qualifications21.8%24.4%
Level 3 qualifications19.4%16.3%
Level 2 qualifications16%14.9%
Level 1 and entry level qualifications9.9%10.8%
Apprenticeship7.7%6.5%
Other qualifications2%2.8%

General health

HereWakefield
Very good health47.2%44.7%
Good health35.2%34.3%
Fair health12.5%14.5%
Bad health4%5.1%
Very bad health1.2%1.5%

Cars or vans per household

HereWakefield
1 car or van in household44.4%41.7%
2 cars or vans in household36%27.4%
3 or more cars or vans in household10.3%8%
No cars or vans in household9.3%22.8%

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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