Properties for sale in WF8
Darrington, Kirk Smeaton, Pontefract, Thorpe Audlin
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House Prices in WF8
Properties in WF8 have an average house price of £222,843.00 and had 1743 Property Transactions within the last 3 years.
The most expensive property was sold for £2,270,000.00.
Property Price Paid in WF8 by Year
The average sold property price by year was:
| Year | Average Sold Price | Sold Properties |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £215,377.00 | 218 Properties |
| 2025 | £234,356.00 | 547 Properties |
| 2024 | £226,254.00 | 526 Properties |
| 2023 | £208,541.00 | 452 Properties |
| 2022 | £218,920.00 | 562 Properties |
| 2021 | £204,595.00 | 750 Properties |
| 2020 | £186,433.00 | 566 Properties |
| 2019 | £180,993.00 | 767 Properties |
| 2018 | £174,770.00 | 809 Properties |
| 2017 | £179,454.00 | 845 Properties |
| 2016 | £160,847.00 | 777 Properties |
| 2015 | £157,942.00 | 729 Properties |
| 2014 | £144,259.00 | 474 Properties |
| 2013 | £144,679.00 | 380 Properties |
| 2012 | £135,748.00 | 327 Properties |
| 2011 | £138,240.00 | 251 Properties |
| 2010 | £145,067.00 | 250 Properties |
| 2009 | £137,543.00 | 291 Properties |
| 2008 | £146,449.00 | 352 Properties |
| 2007 | £159,431.00 | 685 Properties |
| 2006 | £146,581.00 | 591 Properties |
| 2005 | £141,768.00 | 490 Properties |
| 2004 | £135,580.00 | 545 Properties |
| 2003 | £108,910.00 | 493 Properties |
| 2002 | £80,978.00 | 662 Properties |
| 2001 | £72,593.00 | 699 Properties |
| 2000 | £68,604.00 | 641 Properties |
| 1999 | £64,241.00 | 720 Properties |
| 1998 | £62,145.00 | 484 Properties |
| 1997 | £60,829.00 | 419 Properties |
| 1996 | £57,740.00 | 383 Properties |
| 1995 | £54,593.00 | 357 Properties |
Property Price per Property Type in WF8
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 | £340,959.00 | 494 Detached Houses |
| Flat | £97,211.00 | 138 Flats |
| Semi Detached House | £196,313.00 | 808 Semi Detached Houses |
| Terraced House | £158,234.00 | 303 Terraced Houses |
Houses and Flats for sale in WF8, Darrington, Kirk Smeaton, Pontefract, Thorpe Audlin
There are 179 results. Property prices in WF8 range from £115k to £1.04M with an average price of £338k.
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Property market in WF8
What's for sale
206 homes · share, count and typical priceHow many bedrooms
share, count and typical pricePrice bands
206 homesHouses and flats compared
| Houses | Flats | |
|---|---|---|
| Share of homes for sale | 91% | 4% |
| Typical asking price | £289k | £100k |
| Average bedrooms | 3.4 | 2.0 |
| Typical time to sell | 10 weeks | 3 months |
| Gross rental yield | 5.6% | 9.1% |
Asking prices over time
typical asking price of the homes first listed each quarter · +13.6% since 2024 Q4Prices in and around WF8
typical asking price, cheapest firstSchools in WF8
12 primary · 2 secondary · 86% rated good or outstanding- The King's School secondary · Good
- Carleton High School secondary · Good
- Pontefract Halfpenny Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School primary · Good
- Pontefract Orchard Head Junior and Infant and Nursery School primary · Good
- St Giles CofE Academy primary · Good
- The Rookeries Carleton Junior and Infant School primary · Good
Based on 206 homes for sale on Houses now, 634 listings that left the market in the last 12 months, the asking prices of the homes listed over the last two years. Sold prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, Aug 2025 to Aug 2026 (Crown copyright). Schools: Ofsted. Updated November 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions about WF8
What is the average house price in WF8?
The average home for sale in WF8 is priced at £344,000. A few very expensive homes pull that average up, so a more typical price is £280,000. This is based on the 206 homes for sale on Houses right now.
How much does a 2 or 3 bedroom home cost in WF8?
A typical 2-bedroom home in WF8 costs £150,000 and a 3-bedroom home £235,000. So the extra bedroom adds about £85,000. 4-bedroom homes are about £425,000.
What price range should I expect in WF8?
Most homes in WF8 are priced between £111,000 and £1.35 million, leaving out the very cheapest and most expensive. One in five costs less than £190,000, and one in five £450,000 or more.
How many homes are for sale in WF8?
There are 179 homes for sale in WF8 on Houses right now. 39 new listings came onto the market in the last 30 days.
Are house prices going up in WF8?
Yes. Homes put up for sale in WF8 over the last 12 months were advertised at a typical £260,000, 13% higher than the year before (£230,000). By size, 2-bedroom homes are up 21%, 3-bedroom homes are up 6% and 4-bedroom homes are up 4%.
How long does it take to sell a home in WF8?
Homes usually sell or come off the market within about 11 weeks. About 26% go within the first month, and a quarter take longer than about 5 months. Houses go faster, in about 10 weeks against about 3 months for flats.
What rental yield can I get in WF8?
About 9.1% gross for flats and 5.6% for houses. That compares typical rents with what flats and houses actually sold for in WF8 over the last year. Running costs, voids and mortgage interest are not taken off.
What type of homes are for sale in WF8?
Detached houses are the most common, about 4 in 10 homes for sale in WF8. Semi-detached houses come next, followed by bungalows. Flats and apartments are the cheapest, at about £100,000, and detached houses the most expensive, at about £425,000.
Where are the cheapest places to buy near WF8?
Of the areas around WF8, WF10 is the cheapest, with a typical asking price of £200,000, followed by WF7 (£220,000) and WF9 (£220,000). WF8 itself is £280,000.
Are homes in WF8 freehold or leasehold?
About 9 in 10 homes for sale in WF8 are freehold and the rest leasehold, which is mostly flats.
What are the schools like in WF8?
There are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in WF8. 86% of those inspected by Ofsted were rated good or outstanding.
Which areas are included in the WF8 postcode district?
The main areas within WF8 include Darrington, Kirk Smeaton, Pontefract (Monkhill) and Thorpe Audlin.
What has been the average sold property price in WF8 over the last three years?
Semi Detached Houses in WF8 have an average sold price of £196,313, while Detached Houses have an average of £340,959. Terraced Houses have an average of £158,234 and Flats have an average of £97,211. The average sold property price in WF8 over the last three years is approximately £225,329.
Which train stations are available in WF8?
The train stations available in WF8 are Pontefract Baghill Station, Pontefract Monkhill Station and Pontefract Tanshelf Station.