Strong consistent capital growth in the area in the previous 3 years of 7%… of which 3% being from the last year. 

The average asking price for a 2 bedroom terrace house in the area had been £113,000 in the past 12 months and this property has been extended to a 3 bed.

Very high development planning in the area. Plenty of extensions, new housing units, and commercial developments occurring, estimated at £20.6milllion - meaning a lot of people are happy with the area and want to stay.

"Pontefract is famous for its picturesque town centre, period buildings and cobbled streets. It’s a town bursting with charm and personality, where you can find world-famous races, a lively Saturday market, the Haribo factory and liquorice in abundance. Furthermore, with a £750m redevelopment planned for the next few years, its appeal looks set to be enhanced even further. “- Source: Fitzwilliam .com.

Featherstone train station is <1 mile away. There is a GP 490 yards away, dentist 400 yards away and a hospital less than 10 minutes’ drive away.

The closest Secondary School is <5 minutes away and is rated ‘Great’. The closest Primary School is 100 yards away and also rated ‘Great’.

Only 25% of 2+ bed properties in the area are available to purchase, 75% are Sold STC. This demonstrates there is more demand for properties than there is supply in the area.

71% of the properties in the area are owned with 53% of them owned outright. This shows the affluence in the surrounding area.

15% of the people living there categorised into the AB Social Grade which is above the national average. The average household income is £38,000 (national average is £30,000).