Springfield Avenue, Lofthouse, Wakefield
House prices, sold prices and local information for WF3 3FL.
At a glance
26 property sales on Springfield Avenue, Lofthouse, Wakefield have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 1 home sold here for an average of £250,000. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £216,737. 7 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 7 of them sold for more the second time.
House prices on Springfield Avenue compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Springfield Avenue has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all WF3 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 19 | £216,737 | 24 Jul 2026 |
| Terraced | 6 | £188,325 | 26 Sep 2022 |
| Detached | 1 | £247,500 | 29 Sep 2016 |
Sold prices on Springfield Avenue
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18, Springfield Avenue WF3 3FL | 24 Jul 2026 | £250,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 32, Springfield Avenue WF3 3FL | 23 May 2025 | £290,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 16, Springfield Avenue WF3 3FL | 31 Mar 2025 | £190,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 1, Springfield Avenue WF3 3FL | 27 Jun 2024 | £400,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 23, Springfield Avenue WF3 3FL | 14 Jun 2024 | £250,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 28, Springfield Avenue WF3 3FL | 26 Sep 2022 | £308,550 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 4, Springfield Avenue WF3 3FL | 26 Sep 2022 | £225,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 26, Springfield Avenue WF3 3FL | 29 Oct 2021 | £221,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 14, Springfield Avenue WF3 3FL | 3 Mar 2021 | £182,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 22, Springfield Avenue WF3 3FL | 10 Dec 2020 | £237,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 3, Springfield Avenue WF3 3FL | 7 Aug 2020 | £165,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 19, Springfield Avenue WF3 3FL | 14 Apr 2020 | £180,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 32, Springfield Avenue WF3 3FL | 10 Jan 2020 | £211,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 18, Springfield Avenue WF3 3FL | 6 Dec 2019 | £185,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 6, Springfield Avenue WF3 3FL | 22 Nov 2019 | £220,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 23, Springfield Avenue WF3 3FL | 31 Oct 2019 | £185,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 34, Springfield Avenue WF3 3FL | 3 May 2019 | £185,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 11, Springfield Avenue WF3 3FL | 15 Jun 2018 | £174,950 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 24, Springfield Avenue WF3 3FL | 14 Jun 2018 | £210,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 7, Springfield Avenue WF3 3FL | 8 Jun 2018 | £142,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 11, Springfield Avenue WF3 3FL | 25 May 2018 | £175,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 8, Springfield Avenue WF3 3FL | 4 May 2018 | £210,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 4, Springfield Avenue WF3 3FL | 27 Oct 2017 | £165,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 16, Springfield Avenue WF3 3FL | 10 Feb 2017 | £138,950 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 14, Springfield Avenue WF3 3FL | 3 Feb 2017 | £155,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 5, Springfield Avenue WF3 3FL | 7 Oct 2016 | £145,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 10, Springfield Avenue WF3 3FL | 29 Sep 2016 | £247,500 | Detached | Freehold |
| 22, Springfield Avenue WF3 3FL | 8 Apr 2016 | £212,500 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 18, Springfield Avenue | £185,000 (Dec 2019) → £250,000 (Jul 2026) | +35% over 7 yrs |
| 32, Springfield Avenue | £211,000 (Jan 2020) → £290,000 (May 2025) | +37% over 5 yrs |
| 16, Springfield Avenue | £138,950 (Feb 2017) → £190,000 (Mar 2025) | +37% over 8 yrs |
| 23, Springfield Avenue | £185,000 (Oct 2019) → £250,000 (Jun 2024) | +35% over 5 yrs |
| 4, Springfield Avenue | £165,000 (Oct 2017) → £225,000 (Sep 2022) | +36% over 5 yrs |
| 14, Springfield Avenue | £155,000 (Feb 2017) → £182,000 (Mar 2021) | +17% over 4 yrs |
| 22, Springfield Avenue | £212,500 (Apr 2016) → £237,000 (Dec 2020) | +12% over 5 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Springfield Avenue
Crime
63 crimes were reported within about a mile of Springfield Avenue in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 60% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 18 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 10 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 |
| Shoplifting | 8 |
| Vehicle crime | 7 |
| Other theft | 4 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Springfield Avenue is in or near 3 Environment Agency flood areas:
- Middle River Aire catchment Flood alert area
- Lower River Calder catchment Flood alert area
- Lingwell Gate Beck at Lofthouse Gate 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 Springfield Avenue
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outwood Primary Academy Lofthouse Gate 438 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding Report | 0.4 mi |
| Rodillian Academy 1,615 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Outwood Primary Academy Ledger Lane 456 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| Rooks Nest Academy 368 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 0.9 mi |
| Stanley St Peters Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School 298 pupils | Primary Church of England | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.0 mi |
| Outwood Grange Academy 1,900 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Good Report | 1.2 mi |
| Robin Hood Primary School 420 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.2 mi |
| Carlton Primary School 323 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good 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 and local GPs
Train stations
- Outwood station 0.7 mi · 15 min walk
- Wakefield Westgate station 2.7 mi · 54 min walk
- Wakefield Kirkgate station 3.0 mi · 59 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Park Drive (at, Leeds Road) 2 min walk
- Park Drive (op, Leeds Road) 2 min walk
- Johns Avenue (opp, Leeds Road) 3 min walk
- Canal Lane (near, Leeds Road) 5 min walk
GP surgeries
- Lofthouse Surgery
2 Church Farm Close, Leeds Road, Lofthouse, Wakefield · 0.6 mi - Stanley
Stanley Health Centre, Lake Lock Road, Wakefield · 1.0 mi - Outwood Park Medical Centre
Potovens Lane, Outwood, Wakefield · 1.0 mi - New Southgate Surgery
Buxton Place, Wakefield · 2.0 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 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.
Income: decile 8 of 10 · Crime: decile 7 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 79.8% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 16.3% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 4.0% | 17.1% |
| Households | 884 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 21.1% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 68.1% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 10.9% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 2,082 |
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.
Nearby streets in WF3
- Scampston Drive£161k
- Westerton Road£218k
- Haigh Moor Road£344k
- Aberford Road£340k
- Common Lane£180k
- Bottom Boat Road£161k
- Stanley Parkway£331k
- Bradford Road£220k
- Beamshaw Way£301k
- Wharfedale Rise£250k
- Park Drive£213k
- Leeds Road£293k