Area guide
Everything you need to know about buying property in the WF7 postcode area, covering Pontefract and surrounding areas. All price data sourced from HM Land Registry — updated July 2026.
Average price
£138,792
Median price
£120,000
5-year trend
+44.8%
Total sales
11,025
The WF7 area has 518 individual postcodes with 11,025 registered sales. Prices are +65.0% below the national average, with the largest concentration in Pontefract. The five-year price movement is +44.8%.
WF7 averages £138,792, placing it in the affordable category, +65.0% below the national average. Affordable areas can offer good value for first-time buyers and investors seeking lower entry points. The dataset includes 11,025 recorded sales across 518 postcodes.
The five-year price trend in WF7 is +44.8%, significantly outpacing many other areas. This level of growth may reflect improving local amenities, transport links or broader regeneration.
WF7 7RH
£122,403 avg · 138 sales
WF7 7RU
£150,510 avg · 114 sales
WF7 7BP
£187,490 avg · 108 sales
WF7 5AA
£70,309 avg · 105 sales
WF7 5PL
£164,502 avg · 101 sales
WF7 6BB
£86,612 avg · 101 sales
WF7 7ER
£186,095 avg · 96 sales
WF7 7FB
£204,392 avg · 95 sales
WF7 5EP
£159,458 avg · 88 sales
This WF7 area guide is based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, covering registered residential property sales in England and Wales from January 1995 onwards. All figures are historical sold prices, not current valuations or asking prices.
Data last updated: July 2026 · View methodology
The average sold price in the WF7 postcode area is £138,792, based on 11,025 HM Land Registry transactions. The largest town in this area is Pontefract.
Properties in WF7 average £138,792, which is +65.0% below the national average of £396,803 for England and Wales.
The median price (£120,000) is 13.5% below the average (£138,792), suggesting a mix of property types or a few high-value sales pulling the mean upward. This is common in areas with both affordable and premium housing.
Prices in WF7 have moved +44.8% over five years, reflecting broader UK house price growth. The large sample size gives confidence in this trend.
No. All figures on this page are historical completed sale prices from HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. They are not current valuations, estate agent asking prices, or financial advice. Always seek professional advice before making property decisions.
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