The Meadows, South Elmsall, Pontefract
House prices, sold prices and local information for WF9 2FP.
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At a glance
10 property sales on The Meadows, South Elmsall, Pontefract have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 24 Mar 2025. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £165,372. Average sale prices rose from £146,245 in 2016 to £217,500 in 2025 (+49%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. 3 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 3 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 80% semi-detached, 20% detached. Recorded sale prices on The Meadows range from £129,995 to £225,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold.
House prices on The Meadows compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. The Meadows has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all WF9 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 10 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 8 | £165,372 | 24 Mar 2025 |
| Detached | 2 | £212,498 | 10 Dec 2021 |
Sold prices on The Meadows
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27, The Meadows WF9 2FP | 24 Mar 2025 | £220,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 37, The Meadows WF9 2FP | 12 Feb 2025 | £215,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 29, The Meadows WF9 2FP | 10 Dec 2021 | £225,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 33, The Meadows WF9 2FP | 24 Jan 2020 | £143,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 35, The Meadows WF9 2FP | 7 Jul 2017 | £159,995 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 19, The Meadows WF9 2FP | 24 Apr 2017 | £199,995 | Detached | Freehold |
| 33, The Meadows WF9 2FP | 8 Jul 2016 | £129,995 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 37, The Meadows WF9 2FP | 20 May 2016 | £159,995 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 27, The Meadows WF9 2FP | 11 Mar 2016 | £144,995 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 21, The Meadows WF9 2FP | 26 Feb 2016 | £149,995 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 27, The Meadows | £144,995 (Mar 2016) → £220,000 (Mar 2025) | +52% over 9 yrs |
| 37, The Meadows | £159,995 (May 2016) → £215,000 (Feb 2025) | +34% over 9 yrs |
| 33, The Meadows | £129,995 (Jul 2016) → £143,000 (Jan 2020) | +10% over 4 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near The Meadows
Crime
118 crimes were reported within about a mile of The Meadows in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 90% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 50 |
| Shoplifting | 19 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 13 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 |
| Other theft | 6 |
| Burglary | 5 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Schools near The Meadows
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Elmsall Carlton Junior and Infant School 454 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.2 mi |
| Moorthorpe Primary School With Inclusion Resource 216 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Moorthorpe 204 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 3–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Ash Grove Primary Academy 265 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| Minsthorpe Community College 1,609 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Ark Northfield Primary School 348 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement Report | 1.2 mi |
| South Kirkby Academy 186 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Good Report | 1.6 mi |
| South Kirkby Common Road Infant and Nursery School 208 pupils | Primary | 2–7 | Good Report | 1.7 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
- South Elmsall station 0.4 mi · 7 min walk
- Moorthorpe station 0.6 mi · 12 min walk
- Thurnscoe station 3.3 mi · 1 hr 6 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Carlton School (Westfield Lane) 1 min walk
- Carlton School (opp, Westfield Lane) 1 min walk
- Miners Mews (Westfield Lane) 2 min walk
- Miners Mews (Westfield Lane) 2 min walk
GP surgeries
- White Rose Surgery
Exchange Street, South Elmsall, Pontefract · 0.3 mi - Park Green Surgery
Langthwaite Road, Langthwaite Grange Ind Estate, Pontefract · 0.8 mi - Langthwaite Surgery
Church View Health Centre, Langthwaite Rd, Pontefract · 0.8 mi - The Grange Medical Centre
Highfield Road, Hemsworth, Pontefract · 2.9 mi
Supermarkets
- Asda Supermarket Asda Moorthorpe Supermarket · 0.2 mi
- Heron Heron South Elmsall · 0.3 mi
- Aldi Aldi Barnsley Road · 0.3 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op South Kirkby · 1.6 mi
Pharmacies
- Boots · 0.2 mi
- Skf. Lo (chemists) Limited · 0.3 mi
- White Rose Pharmacy · 0.3 mi
Dentists
- South Elmsall Family Dental Centre · 0.2 mi
- Market Place · 0.3 mi
- Community Dental Clinic · 0.8 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 1 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 | 1 of 10 |
| Employment | 1 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 1 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 1 of 10 |
| Crime | 1 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 5 of 10 |
| Living environment | 7 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 36.1% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 11.9% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 52.0% | 17.1% |
| Households | 646 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 23.8% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 62.7% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 13.6% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,594 |
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 The Meadows
Ethnic group
| Here | Wakefield | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 93.8% | 93% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 3.1% | 1.3% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 1.7% | 1.4% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 0.5% | 3.6% |
Religion
| Here | Wakefield | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 48.9% | 49% |
| No religion | 42% | 41.3% |
| Not answered | 6% | 5.4% |
| Muslim | 2.4% | 3.2% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Buddhist | 0% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 0% | 0.4% |
Country of birth
| Here | Wakefield | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.1% | 91.5% |
| Born outside the UK | 10.9% | 8.5% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Wakefield | |
|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 36.2% | 24.4% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 17.9% | 14.9% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 13.4% | 10.8% |
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 12.3% | 24.3% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 11.3% | 16.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.6% | 6.5% |
| Other qualifications | 3.4% | 2.8% |
General health
| Here | Wakefield | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 41.8% | 44.7% |
| Good health | 30.7% | 34.3% |
| Fair health | 17.4% | 14.5% |
| Bad health | 7.2% | 5.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.9% | 1.5% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Wakefield | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 42.2% | 41.7% |
| No cars or vans in household | 37.2% | 22.8% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 16.1% | 27.4% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 4.5% | 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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