Beckett Close, Horbury, Wakefield
House prices, sold prices and local information for WF4 5QX.
At a glance
22 property sales on Beckett Close, Horbury, Wakefield have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 30 Sep 2021. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £320,494. Average sale prices fell from £291,425 in 2016 to £284,167 in 2021 (-2%), 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.
House prices on Beckett Close compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Beckett Close has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all WF4 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 21 | £320,494 | 30 Sep 2021 |
| Semi-detached | 1 | £142,500 | 26 May 2021 |
Sold prices on Beckett Close
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31, Beckett Close WF4 5QX | 30 Sep 2021 | £350,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 20, Beckett Close WF4 5QX | 26 May 2021 | £142,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 29, Beckett Close WF4 5QX | 30 Mar 2021 | £360,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 11, Beckett Close WF4 5QX | 1 Feb 2018 | £319,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 25, Beckett Close WF4 5QX | 15 Dec 2017 | £369,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 27, Beckett Close WF4 5QX | 1 Nov 2017 | £339,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 29, Beckett Close WF4 5QX | 20 Oct 2017 | £349,950 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 15, Beckett Close WF4 5QX | 29 Sep 2017 | £364,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 31, Beckett Close WF4 5QX | 27 Sep 2017 | £319,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 14, Beckett Close WF4 5QX | 25 Aug 2017 | £302,495 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 37, Beckett Close WF4 5QX | 24 Aug 2017 | £359,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 39, Beckett Close WF4 5QX | 1 Aug 2017 | £319,125 | Other | Freehold |
| 16, Beckett Close WF4 5QX | 18 Jul 2017 | £304,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 20, Beckett Close WF4 5QX | 31 May 2017 | £87,480 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 22, Beckett Close WF4 5QX | 31 May 2017 | £87,480 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 33, Beckett Close WF4 5QX | 19 May 2017 | £319,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 35, Beckett Close WF4 5QX | 26 Apr 2017 | £279,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 18, Beckett Close WF4 5QX | 20 Apr 2017 | £349,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 8, Beckett Close WF4 5QX | 29 Nov 2016 | £210,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 21, Beckett Close WF4 5QX | 23 Sep 2016 | £319,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 19, Beckett Close WF4 5QX | 15 Jul 2016 | £319,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 12, Beckett Close WF4 5QX | 31 May 2016 | £309,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 10, Beckett Close WF4 5QX | 26 May 2016 | £330,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 23, Beckett Close WF4 5QX | 15 Apr 2016 | £274,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 17, Beckett Close WF4 5QX | 4 Mar 2016 | £274,995 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 31, Beckett Close | £319,995 (Sep 2017) → £350,000 (Sep 2021) | +9% over 4 yrs |
| 20, Beckett Close | £87,480 (May 2017) → £142,500 (May 2021) | +63% over 4 yrs |
| 29, Beckett Close | £349,950 (Oct 2017) → £360,000 (Mar 2021) | +3% over 3 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Beckett Close
Crime
194 crimes were reported within about a mile of Beckett Close in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 90% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 90 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 21 |
| Shoplifting | 21 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 17 |
| Other theft | 10 |
| Vehicle crime | 9 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Beckett Close is in or near 4 Environment Agency flood areas:
- Ings Beck and Oakenshaw Beck Flood alert area
- Lower River Calder catchment Flood alert area
- River Calder at Healey and Horbury Bridge Flood warning area
- River Calder at Horbury Junction 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 Beckett Close
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horbury Academy 1,070 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Good Report | 0.3 mi |
| Horbury Primary Academy 435 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.4 mi |
| Evolve Academy 44 pupils | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | 4–14 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| Hall Cliffe School 86 pupils | Other independent special school | 8–17 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Wakefield Snapethorpe Primary School 601 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement Report | 0.6 mi |
| Horbury St Peter's and Clifton CofE (VC) Primary School 369 pupils | Primary Church of England | 3–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Ossett South Parade Primary 418 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| The Mount Junior Infant & Nursery School 210 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good 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 and local GPs
Train stations
- Wakefield Westgate station 2.0 mi · 41 min walk
- Wakefield Kirkgate station 2.5 mi · 50 min walk
- Sandal & Agbrigg station 2.6 mi · 52 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Rochester Drive (Wakefield Road) 2 min walk
- Benton Park (at, Horbury Road) 4 min walk
- Elmwood Grove (near, Northfield Lane) 4 min walk
- Stannard Well Lane (Wakefield Road) 4 min walk
GP surgeries
- Orchard Croft
Cluntergate, Horbury, Wakefield · 0.4 mi - Lupset Health Centre
George-A-Green Court, Wakefield · 1.0 mi - Homestead
Homestead Medical Centre, Homestead Drive, Wakefield · 1.6 mi - Alverthorpe
Balne Lane, Wakefield · 1.8 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN) and NHS England practice data. Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 10 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: decile 10 of 10 · Crime: decile 10 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 89.2% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 7.8% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 2.9% | 17.1% |
| Households | 767 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 17.5% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 61.4% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 21.1% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,856 |
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.
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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