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Retreat Place, Pontefract

MyStreetCheck free street report: Retreat Place, Pontefract · 31 October 2026 · www.mystreetcheck.co.uk/pontefract-west-yorkshire/retreat-place/

House prices, sold prices and local information for WF8 4SX.

Average price (last 12 months)
£336,250
2 sales
Average price (since 2016)
£272,784
23 sales
Price range
£172k – £408k
lowest to highest sale
Last sale
19 Dec 2025
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At a glance

House prices£336k average57% above the Pontefract average CrimeHigher than averageHigher crime than about 70% of neighbourhoods in England DeprivationAbout averageDecile 4 of 10 (10 = least deprived) Flood riskIn a flood warning areaCheck the GOV.UK long-term risk Nearest station9 min walkPontefract Tanshelf station Schools3 rated Good or betterWithin 1.5 miles Ultrafast broadband100% of homesNational average 80% Freehold or leasehold71% leaseholdAcross 28 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

23 property sales on Retreat Place, Pontefract have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 2 homes sold here for an average of £336,250. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £303,878. Average sale prices rose from £256,995 in 2016 to £324,375 in 2025 (+26%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. That is 57% above the Pontefract average of £214,314 over the same period. 8 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 5 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 70% detached, 30% semi-detached. Recorded sale prices on Retreat Place range from £171,995 to £407,500. 29% of homes sold here were freehold and 71% leasehold. Of 194 streets in Pontefract with at least two sales in the last year, Retreat Place ranks 14th for average price, putting it in the top 10%.

House prices on Retreat Place compared

Retreat Place£336,250
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

2016: £256,995 (4 sales)2016£257k2017: £271,913 (11 sales)2017£272k2019: £247,500 (1 sales)2019£248k2020: £195,000 (1 sales)2020£195k2021: £257,500 (2 sales)2021£258k2025: £324,375 (4 sales)2025£324k

Tenure: 29% freehold and 71% leasehold across 28 recorded sales. Lease extension calculator.

Prices by property type

TypeSalesAverage priceLast sold
Detached16£303,87819 Dec 2025
Semi-detached7£201,71216 Dec 2025

Sold prices on Retreat Place

AddressDatePriceTypeTenure
1, Retreat Place WF8 4SX 19 Dec 2025£407,500 DetachedFreehold
7, Retreat Place WF8 4SX 16 Dec 2025£265,000 Semi-detachedFreehold
20, Retreat Place WF8 4SX 17 Jul 2025£250,000 Semi-detachedFreehold
2, Retreat Place WF8 4SX 14 Feb 2025£375,000 DetachedLeasehold
8, Retreat Place WF8 4SX 17 Dec 2021£330,000 DetachedLeasehold
20, Retreat Place WF8 4SX 26 Mar 2021£185,000 Semi-detachedFreehold
7, Retreat Place WF8 4SX 6 Nov 2020£195,000 Semi-detachedFreehold
5, Retreat Place WF8 4SX 5 Nov 2020£2,500 OtherLeasehold
5, Retreat Place WF8 4SX 5 Nov 2020£2,500 OtherFreehold
4, Retreat Place WF8 4SX 6 May 2020£2,500 OtherFreehold
18, Retreat Place WF8 4SX 12 Dec 2019£2,500 OtherFreehold
18, Retreat Place WF8 4SX 12 Dec 2019£247,500 DetachedLeasehold
18, Retreat Place WF8 4SX 28 Jun 2019£270,000 DetachedLeasehold
20, Retreat Place WF8 4SX 31 May 2017£172,995 Semi-detached New buildLeasehold
14, Retreat Place WF8 4SX 12 May 2017£259,995 Detached New buildLeasehold
16, Retreat Place WF8 4SX 5 May 2017£291,995 Detached New buildLeasehold
18, Retreat Place WF8 4SX 5 May 2017£274,995 Detached New buildLeasehold
10, Retreat Place WF8 4SX 31 Mar 2017£291,995 Detached New buildLeasehold
12, Retreat Place WF8 4SX 31 Mar 2017£274,995 Detached New buildLeasehold
5, Retreat Place WF8 4SX 31 Mar 2017£291,995 Detached New buildLeasehold
7, Retreat Place WF8 4SX 31 Mar 2017£171,995 Semi-detached New buildLeasehold
3, Retreat Place WF8 4SX 3 Feb 2017£327,995 Detached New buildLeasehold
1, Retreat Place WF8 4SX 18 Jan 2017£302,096 Detached New buildLeasehold
6, Retreat Place WF8 4SX 12 Jan 2017£329,995 Detached New buildLeasehold
2, Retreat Place WF8 4SX 23 Dec 2016£272,995 Detached New buildLeasehold
4, Retreat Place WF8 4SX 23 Dec 2016£332,995 Detached New buildLeasehold
8, Retreat Place WF8 4SX 23 Dec 2016£249,995 Detached New buildLeasehold
9, Retreat Place WF8 4SX 8 Oct 2016£171,995 Semi-detached New buildLeasehold

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
1, Retreat Place £302,096 (Jan 2017) → £407,500 (Dec 2025) +35%
over 9 yrs
7, Retreat Place £171,995 (Mar 2017) → £195,000 (Nov 2020) → £265,000 (Dec 2025) +54%
over 9 yrs
20, Retreat Place £172,995 (May 2017) → £185,000 (Mar 2021) → £250,000 (Jul 2025) +45%
over 8 yrs
2, Retreat Place £272,995 (Dec 2016) → £375,000 (Feb 2025) +37%
over 8 yrs
8, Retreat Place £249,995 (Dec 2016) → £330,000 (Dec 2021) +32%
over 5 yrs
5, Retreat Place £291,995 (Mar 2017) → £2,500 (Nov 2020) -99%
over 4 yrs
4, Retreat Place £332,995 (Dec 2016) → £2,500 (May 2020) -99%
over 3 yrs
18, Retreat Place £274,995 (May 2017) → £270,000 (Jun 2019) → £2,500 (Dec 2019) -99%
over 3 yrs

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Crime and flood risk near Retreat Place

Crime

239 crimes were reported within about a mile of Retreat Place in August 2026.

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

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Higher crime than about 70% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).

Violence & sexual offences71
Shoplifting43
Anti-social behaviour37
Criminal damage & arson20
Other theft20
Public order14

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

Flood risk

Retreat Place 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 Retreat Place

SchoolTypeAgesOfstedDistance
St Giles C of E Academy 337 pupils Primary Church of England 3–11 Report 0.4 mi
New College Pontefract 16 plus 16–19 Report 0.5 mi
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Pontefract 222 pupils Primary Roman Catholic 3–11 Good Report 0.7 mi
Ark Halfpenny Lane Primary School 434 pupils Primary 3–11 Report 0.8 mi
Ark Orchard Head Primary School 335 pupils Primary 3–11 Good Report 0.9 mi
Ark The King's School 1,041 pupils Secondary 11–16 Good Report 1.1 mi
Harewood Centre Nursery School 52 pupils Nursery 2–4 Report 1.2 mi
Holy Family and St Michael's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy 199 pupils Primary Roman Catholic 4–11 Report 1.3 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 0.5 mi · 9 min walk
  • Pontefract Monkhill station 0.6 mi · 13 min walk
  • Pontefract Baghill station 0.9 mi · 18 min walk

Nearest bus stops

  • Princes Drive (at, Park Road) 5 min walk
  • Princes Drive (Park Road) 5 min walk
  • De Lacy Way (NW bound, De Lacy Way) 6 min walk
  • De Lacy Way (De Lacy Way) 6 min walk

GP surgeries

  • Stuart Road
    The Surgery, Stuart Road, Pontefract · 0.5 mi
  • Northgate Surgery
    Northgate, Pontefract · 0.6 mi
  • Friarwood Surgery
    Carleton Glen, Pontefract · 1.0 mi
  • Henry Moore Clinic
    26 Smawthorne Lane, Castleford · 2.0 mi

Supermarkets

  • Morrisons Morrisons Carleton Pontefract · 0.6 mi
  • Tesco Tesco Pontefract Superstore · 0.6 mi
  • Asda Supermarket Asda Pontefract Supermarket · 0.6 mi
  • Iceland Iceland Pontefract · 0.7 mi

Pharmacies

  • Medichem Pharmacy · 0.5 mi
  • Cohens Chemist · 0.6 mi
  • Boots · 0.7 mi

Dentists

  • Cornmarket (dental Surgery) · 0.6 mi
  • Pontefract Dental Clinic · 0.7 mi
  • Dental Surgery · 0.7 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 4 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.

Income4 of 10
Employment4 of 10
Education and skills4 of 10
Health and disability2 of 10
Crime3 of 10
Access to housing and services7 of 10
Living environment9 of 10

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

Homes

HereEng & Wales
Owned68.7%62.5%
Private rented12.1%20.3%
Social rented19.2%17.1%
Households785

People

HereEng & Wales
Under 1521.1%17.4%
Aged 15–6465.6%64.1%
Aged 65+13.3%18.6%
Residents2,014

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 Retreat Place

Ethnic group

HereWakefield
White94.5%93%
Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh2.4%3.6%
Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups1.9%1.4%
Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African0.8%1.3%
Other ethnic group0.3%0.7%

Religion

HereWakefield
No religion47.5%41.3%
Christian47%49%
Not answered3.9%5.4%
Muslim0.8%3.2%
Buddhist0.2%0.2%
Hindu0.2%0.4%
Sikh0.2%0.1%
Jewish0.1%–

Country of birth

HereWakefield
Born in the UK94%91.5%
Born outside the UK6%8.5%

Highest qualification

HereWakefield
Level 4 qualifications and above24.7%24.3%
No qualifications23.4%24.4%
Level 3 qualifications16.8%16.3%
Level 2 qualifications16.6%14.9%
Level 1 and entry level qualifications10.1%10.8%
Apprenticeship6.4%6.5%
Other qualifications2%2.8%

General health

HereWakefield
Very good health49.3%44.7%
Good health32.6%34.3%
Fair health11.9%14.5%
Bad health4.1%5.1%
Very bad health2%1.5%

Cars or vans per household

HereWakefield
1 car or van in household43.4%41.7%
2 cars or vans in household30.1%27.4%
No cars or vans in household17.3%22.8%
3 or more cars or vans in household9.2%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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