Askam Avenue, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 2PN
Listed 6 Mar 2026 · Pontefract
How the price compares
Key features
- Three-bedroom semi-detached house
- Excellent renovation and upgrade potential
- Bay-windowed light front lounge
- Rear reception overlooking garden
- Off-street parking and garage
- Gardens to front and rear
- Close to shops and town centre
- Nearby schools ideal for families
- Good rail and motorway links
About this home
A three-bedroom semi-detached house in Pontefract offering two reception rooms, garden, parking and garage, with renovation potential in a sought-after location close to amenities, schools, transport links and green space.
This three-bedroom semi-detached house in Pontefract is offered for sale and represents a suitable opportunity for first-time buyers, families and investors. Benefiting from an Ecomony 7 heating system, the property requires renovation, providing scope for a new owner to upgrade and arrange the accommodation to their own specification.
The ground floor offers two separate reception rooms. The front reception benefits from a bay window, creating a light and airy space overlooking the front aspect. The second reception room is positioned to the rear, with views over the garden, making it well suited as a dining or family room. A compact kitchen completes the ground floor accommodation.
Upstairs, the property comprises a master bedroom, a further double bedroom and a single bedroom. The bathroom includes a three-piece suite and a useful storage cupboard.
Externally, the house features gardens to the front and rear and the advantage of both parking and a single garage.
The property is located in Pontefract, within reach of local amenities including shops, supermarkets and cafés in and around the town centre. Nearby parks and local walking routes provide outdoor leisure options.
Pontefract benefits from several nearby schools, making the area practical for families. Public transport links are accessible, with Pontefract’s railway stations offering services towards Leeds, Wakefield and other West Yorkshire destinations, with journey times to Leeds typically around 25–35 minutes. Road connections via the A1(M) and M62 provide further access to regional centres.
Property details
- Property type
- Semi-Detached
- Council tax band
- B
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Parking
- Yes
- Garden
- Yes
Floorplan
Location
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- Pontefract Monkhill Station0.8 mi
- Pontefract Baghill Station1.2 mi
- Knottingley Station1.3 mi
What nearby homes sold for
Median sold prices in WF8 over the last 12 months: semi-detached £203k · detached £340k · terraced £150k · flat £93k.
| Address | Type | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40 Askam Avenue Pontefract WF8 2PN | Semi-detached Freehold | 27 Mar 2025 | £248,000 |
| 62 Askam Avenue Pontefract WF8 2PN | Semi-detached Freehold | 17 Jan 2025 | £165,000 |
| 42 Askam Avenue Pontefract WF8 2PN | Semi-detached Freehold | 9 Sept 2024 | £135,000 |
| 38 Askam Avenue Pontefract WF8 2PN | Semi-detached Freehold | 16 Jul 2024 | £222,000 |
Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. All sales in WF8
Buying costs
Estimates only, using rates in force from April 2025. Check GOV.UK, Revenue Scotland or the Welsh Revenue Authority and speak to a mortgage adviser before you offer.
Listed by Whitegates, Pontefract, South Elmsall and Castleford on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 6 Mar 2026; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: added on 21/10/2026.
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