However, while the average house price in England, according to the latest statistics available, the UK House Price Index for November 2020, is £266,742, properties in Castleford had an average selling price of just £153,353 in 2020. It was only slightly higher in Pontefract, at £175,638.
The average price in Wakefield borough in November was £158,239, a 4.5 per cent increase on November 2019, when the average price was £151,432.
Property website Rightmove said the majority of sales in Castleford during the last year were semi-detached properties, selling for an average price of £143,869. Terrace properties sold for an average of £114,892, with detached properties fetching £240,605.
Overall, sold prices in Castleford over the last year were 5 per cent down on the previous year and similar to the 2018 peak of £152,601.
Rightmove said the majority of sales in Pontefract during 2020 were semi-detached homes, selling for an average price of £158,903. Detached properties sold for an average of £247,132, with terraces fetching £130,967.
Overall, sold prices in Pontefract over the last year were 1 per cent down on the previous year and 2 per cent down on the 2017 peak of £179,158.
Here are 10 of the most expensive residences sold in the borough last year, based on the most recent data from Rightmove and the Land Registry.
1. Newton Lane, Ledston
Priory Cottage, Newton Lane, Ledston, Castleford, a four-bedroom detached property, sold for £605,000 in July 2020. Photo: Google Maps
2. Holywell Lane, Castleford
Three Gables, a four-bedroom detached house on Holywell Lane, Castleford, sold for £420,000 in March 2020. Photo: Google Maps
3. Sheepwalk Lane, Castleford
104 Sheepwalk Lane, Castleford, a four-bedroom detached house, sold for £410,000 in September 2020. Photo: Google Maps
4. Kings Close, Pontefract
2 Kings Close, Pontefract, a four-bedroom, detached house, sold for £405,000 in July 2020. Photo: Google Maps