Grove Close, Hemsworth, Pontefract
House prices, sold prices and local information for WF9 4FD.
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At a glance
8 property sales on Grove Close, Hemsworth, Pontefract have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2019. In the last 12 months 2 homes sold here for an average of £196,250. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £180,083. Average sale prices rose from £149,333 in 2019 to £196,250 in 2026 (+31%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. That is 8% below the Pontefract average of £214,314 over the same period. 2 homes here have sold more than once since 2019; 2 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 75% semi-detached, 25% terraced. Recorded sale prices on Grove Close range from £140,000 to £202,500. Every home sold here was sold freehold. Of 194 streets in Pontefract with at least two sales in the last year, Grove Close ranks 98th for average price.
House prices on Grove Close compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all WF9 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 9 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 6 | £180,083 | 22 Jun 2026 |
| Terraced | 2 | £146,000 | 6 Sep 2019 |
Sold prices on Grove Close
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, Grove Close WF9 4FD | 22 Jun 2026 | £190,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 3, Grove Close WF9 4FD | 1 Jun 2026 | £202,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 1, Grove Close WF9 4FD | 26 Jan 2023 | £185,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 5, Grove Close WF9 4FD | 28 Jan 2022 | £185,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 7, Grove Close WF9 4FD | 29 May 2020 | £162,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 8, Grove Close WF9 4FD | 6 Sep 2019 | £152,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 2, Grove Close WF9 4FD | 30 Aug 2019 | £140,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 3, Grove Close WF9 4FD | 10 Jul 2019 | £156,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 1, Grove Close WF9 4FD | 15 Nov 2017 | £121,000 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1, Grove Close | £121,000 (Nov 2017) → £185,000 (Jan 2023) → £190,000 (Jun 2026) | +57% over 9 yrs |
| 3, Grove Close | £156,000 (Jul 2019) → £202,500 (Jun 2026) | +30% over 7 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Grove Close
Crime
105 crimes were reported within about a mile of Grove Close in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 50% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 34 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 19 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 18 |
| Public order | 11 |
| Drugs | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Grove Close is in or near 3 Environment Agency flood areas:
- Ea Beck catchment Flood alert area
- River Dearne catchment Flood alert area
- River Went catchment Flood alert 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 Grove Close
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grove Lea Primary School 244 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School 119 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| Outwood Academy Hemsworth 1,101 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| West End Academy 187 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| St Helen's CE Primary School 215 pupils | Primary Church of England | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.8 mi |
| Ark Northfield Primary School 348 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement Report | 1.4 mi |
| South Kirkby Common Road Infant and Nursery School 208 pupils | Primary | 2–7 | Good Report | 1.6 mi |
| South Kirkby Academy 186 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Good Report | 1.6 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
- Moorthorpe station 1.9 mi · 38 min walk
- Fitzwilliam station 2.0 mi · 40 min walk
- South Elmsall station 2.6 mi · 52 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Victoria Street (at, Kirkby Road) 6 min walk
- Victoria Street (opp, Kirkby Road) 6 min walk
- Hague Crescent (opp, Kirkby Road) 6 min walk
- Hague Crescent (Kirkby Road) 6 min walk
GP surgeries
- The Grange Medical Centre
Highfield Road, Hemsworth, Pontefract · 0.5 mi - Park Green Surgery
Langthwaite Road, Langthwaite Grange Ind Estate, Pontefract · 2.0 mi - Langthwaite Surgery
Church View Health Centre, Langthwaite Rd, Pontefract · 2.0 mi - White Rose Surgery
Exchange Street, South Elmsall, Pontefract · 2.3 mi
Supermarkets
- Farmfoods Farmfoods Hemsworth · 0.4 mi
- Tesco Tesco Hemsworth Superstore · 0.4 mi
- Iceland Iceland Hemsworth · 0.5 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op South Kirkby · 1.4 mi
Pharmacies
- Tesco Instore Pharmacy · 0.4 mi
- Cohens Chemist · 0.5 mi
- Lo's Pharmacy · 1.6 mi
Dentists
- The Mount Dental Practice · 0.5 mi
- Community Dental Clinic · 2.0 mi
- Churchview Medical Centre · 2.0 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 | 5 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 4 of 10 |
| Crime | 5 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 7 of 10 |
| Living environment | 6 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 79.9% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 11.0% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 9.1% | 17.1% |
| Households | 748 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 11.2% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 57.7% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 31.2% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,659 |
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 Grove Close
Ethnic group
| Here | Wakefield | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 98.2% | 93% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 0.4% | 3.6% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.1% | 0.7% |
Religion
| Here | Wakefield | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 55.7% | 49% |
| No religion | 36.2% | 41.3% |
| Not answered | 7.4% | 5.4% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Jewish | 0.1% | – |
| Muslim | 0.1% | 3.2% |
| Buddhist | 0% | 0.2% |
Country of birth
| Here | Wakefield | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.2% | 91.5% |
| Born outside the UK | 2.8% | 8.5% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Wakefield | |
|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.3% | 24.4% |
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 23.6% | 24.3% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 15.7% | 16.3% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 13% | 14.9% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 9.6% | 10.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.7% | 6.5% |
| Other qualifications | 3.1% | 2.8% |
General health
| Here | Wakefield | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 39.3% | 44.7% |
| Good health | 34.8% | 34.3% |
| Fair health | 16.9% | 14.5% |
| Bad health | 6.8% | 5.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 1.5% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Wakefield | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 42.9% | 41.7% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 30.2% | 27.4% |
| No cars or vans in household | 16.7% | 22.8% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 10.3% | 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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