Houses for sale in Pontefract, Wakefield
House Prices in Pontefract
Properties in Pontefract have an average house price of £195k and had 4,743 Property Transactions within the last 3 years.¹
Pontefract is an area in Wakefield with 43,215 households², where the most expensive property was sold for £3M.
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Property price trends in Pontefract
According to the latest Land Registry data, the average home in Pontefract sold for £191,969 in 2026. That figure comes from a substantial record of 45,418 sales logged over the past 31 years.
Prices have moved up over the last three years. Compared with 2023, when the typical sale came in around £188,898, that's a rise of roughly 1.6%.
Looking back five years, average prices are up about 5.2% since 2021, a gain of around £9,541 in cash terms.
Zoom out to the past decade for the fuller picture. Back in 2016, homes here averaged £142,384, so the typical sold price has climbed about 34.8% since then, roughly 3% a year. Stretch the view to fifteen years and that annual pace holds at about 3.2%.
Frequently asked questions about Pontefract
What is the average price for a property for sale in Pontefract?
The average price for a property for sale in Pontefract is £195,032. This amount is 6% lower than the average price in Wakefield. There are more than 10,000 property listings for sale in Pontefract.
What locations have the most expensive properties for sale in Pontefract?
The locations with the most expensive properties for sale in Pontefract are Pontefract South at an average of £251,251, Ackworth, North Elmsall And Upton at an average of £230,089 and Pontefract North at an average of £198,746.
What locations have the most affordable properties for sale in Pontefract?
The locations with the most affordable properties for sale in Pontefract are South Elmsall And South Kirkby at an average of £157,515, Hemsworth at an average of £163,621 and Featherstone at an average of £175,592.
Which train stations are available in or near Pontefract?
Some of the train stations available in or near Pontefract are Fitzwilliam, Featherstone and Pontefract Baghill.
Property Price Paid in Pontefract by Year
The average sold property price by year was:
| Year | Average Sold Price | Price Change |
Sold Properties
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £191,969 | 
-6% |
606 Properties |
| 2025 | £203,040 | 
5% |
1,539 Properties |
| 2024 | £192,957 |
2% |
1,347 Properties |
| 2023 | £188,898 |
2% |
1,251 Properties |
| 2022 | £185,842 |
2% |
1,555 Properties |
| 2021 | £182,428 |
1% |
1,906 Properties |
| 2020 | £181,101 |
12% |
1,453 Properties |
| 2019 | £159,117 |
4% |
1,830 Properties |
| 2018 | £153,545 |
-0,2% |
1,902 Properties |
| 2017 | £153,793 |
7% |
2,009 Properties |
Property Price per Property Type in Pontefract
Here you can find historic sold price data in order to help with your property search.
The average Property Paid Price for specific property types in the last three years are:
| Property Type | Average Sold Price | Sold Properties |
|---|---|---|
| Detached House | £316,379.00 | 1,086 Detached Houses |
| Flat | £91,517.00 | 208 Flats |
| Semi Detached House | £184,491.00 | 1,970 Semi Detached Houses |
| Terraced House | £134,527.00 | 1,479 Terraced Houses |
Transport in Pontefract
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