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William H Brown

Estate Agents in Pontefract
26 Market Place
PONTEFRACT
West Yorkshire
WF8 1AT
opening times
Monday 09:00 - 17:30
Tuesday 09:00 - 17:30
Wednesday 09:00 - 17:30
Thursday 09:00 - 17:30
Friday 09:00 - 17:30
Saturday 09:00 - 14:00
Sunday Closed
1 of 1 William H Brown Estate Agents s situated in the heart of Pontefract Town Centre opposite the Buttercross.
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our Pontefract branch Welcome to William H Brown, Pontefract's top selling estate agency in Pontefract and surrounding areas.

We offer free marketing appraisals for property within the Pontefract and the surrounding villages of Ackworth, Badsworth, Darrington, Thorpe Audlin, Kirk Smeaton, Wentbridge, Little Smeaton, Womersley, Fitzwilliam, Hemsworth, South Elmsall, South Kirkby, Knottingley, Featherstone, Ferrybridge, East Hardwick, Upton, Kinsley, Streethouse, Beal and Whitley.

The office is situated next to the Buttercross in the heart of Pontefract town centre and our prestigious busy flagship office is not only a historical focal point but also positioned within the main shopping area of Pontefract.

Our lettings expert Pia, is on hand to help with any of your lettings needs.

Our Mortgage Consultants, Julie & Chris will not only help you with your mortgage and re-mortgage requirements, they will also help you to find your dream home!!

Our land and new homes department are a prominent player in the local market.

We also offer both traditional and modern method of auction through our in house auction specialists.

We are a part of the largest estate agent in the UK, and we are here to help you wether it's buying, selling, letting or looking to finance a property.
why choose us?
  • We have an in house Legal team to help with all your conveyancing needs offering a search pledge providing a NO SALE NO LEGAL FEE service.
  • We list every property on the UK's three largest portals - Rightmove, Zoopla and OnTheMarket - so you benefit from the highest level of online exposure.
  • Chris and Julie our Mortgage Consultants will help you find the best possible mortgage with our panel of lenders.
  • We are the number one selling agent in Pontefract and year to date on average we have achieved 99% of the initial asking price.
  • William H Brown sell NEW HOMES & have had great success with the Farriers Walk Development in Pontefract & The Hollies in South Elmsall
  • We offer professional photos, floorplans, audio tours, social media adverts and accompanied viewings.

Pontefract market overview

Here's a quick snapshot of the property market headlines in Pontefract. Want to know more? .

sales lettings
£198,000 Average property value
+ 1.5% Annual price change
39 days Average time for sale agreed
sales lettings
Source: Data for annual and average scores is derived from regional market statistics supplied by Hometrack, updated March 2026. what's your home worth in Pontefract?

Here's a quick snapshot of the property market headlines in Pontefract. Want to know more? .

sales lettings
£198,000 Average property value
+ 1.5% Annual price change
39 days Average time for sale agreed
sales lettings
Property type Average price Annual price change Average £ per sq.ft Average time
until sale agreed
1 bed flat £93,000 + 40.4% £180 71 days
2 bed flat £93,750 + 1.4% £143 39 days
2 bed house £151,750 - 2.1% £181 40 days
3 bed house £200,000 + 3.5% £184 34 days
4+ bed house £310,000 + 0.0% £206 54 days
1 bedroom flat
£93,000 Average price £180 Average
£ per sq.ft
71 days Average time
until sale agreed
Annual price change + 40.4%
2 bedroom flat
£93,750 Average price £143 Average
£ per sq.ft
39 days Average time
until sale agreed
Annual price change + 1.4%
2 bedroom house
£151,750 Average price £181 Average
£ per sq.ft
40 days Average time
until sale agreed
Annual price change - 2.1%
3 bedroom house
£200,000 Average price £184 Average
£ per sq.ft
34 days Average time
until sale agreed
Annual price change + 3.5%
4+ bedroom house
£310,000 Average price £206 Average
£ per sq.ft
54 days Average time
until sale agreed
Annual price change + 0.0%
Source: Data for annual and average scores is derived from regional market statistics supplied by Hometrack, updated March 2026. what's your home worth in Pontefract?

Here's a quick snapshot of the property market headlines in Pontefract. Want to know more? .

sales lettings
£795 pcm Average rent
+ 6.0% Annual rent change
sales lettings
Source: Data for annual and average scores is derived from regional market statistics supplied by Hometrack, updated March 2026. what's your home worth in Pontefract?

Here's a quick snapshot of the property market headlines in Pontefract. Want to know more? .

sales lettings
£795 pcm Average rent
+ 6.0% Annual price change
sales lettings
Property type Average rent pcm Annual price change
1 bed flat £550 pcm + 0.0%
2 bed flat £700 pcm + 1.0%
2 bed house £750 pcm + 0.0%
3 bed house £910 pcm + 1.4%
4+ bed house £1,325 pcm + 8.2%
1 bedroom flat £550 pcm Average Rent
Annual price change + 0.0%
2 bedroom flat £700 pcm Average Rent
Annual price change + 1.0%
2 bedroom house £750 pcm Average Rent
Annual price change + 0.0%
3 bedroom house £910 pcm Average Rent
Annual price change + 1.4%
4+ bedroom house £1,325 pcm Average Rent
Annual price change + 8.2%
Source: Data for annual and average scores is derived from regional market statistics supplied by Hometrack, updated March 2026. what's your home worth in Pontefract?
Meet the team come and join the team >
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Jessica Hilditch
Senior Branch Manager
With 13 years of industry experience I've worked across a wide range of roles, giving me a strong, well-rounded perspective that I bring to every challenge. As the lead for the Pontefract team, I'm proud to support our people, drive performance, and help deliver great results for our clients. Living locally keeps me closely connected to the community we serve, and I'm passionate about making a positive impact through the work we do.
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Joanne Holmes
Senior Lister
Working in the industry for over 18 years with roles ranging from sales negotiator all the way up to branch manager, Joanne has a varied and in depth insight into the property world. Joanne's ensures her customers receive the very best service and are given all the advice and information needed when it comes to selling their home. During the appointment Joanne will demonstrate how we get the best possible price for your property.
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James Crossley
Lister
James has a wealth of experience in the property industry and after working in finance for the majority of his career, he has now decided to take the plunge into estate agency. James would be delighted to value your property and discuss the local market with you.
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Heather Lucas-Bennett
Residential Sales Manager
Heather has recently been promoted to residential sales manager and loves to help her clients find their perfect home and sell for the best possible price! She is very passionate about her job and is always there to make sure all opportunities are maximised. With an enthusiastic personality and a warm and welcoming approach Heather is always here to help.
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Natalie Seward
Senior Sales Negotiator
Natalie has worked within the company for over 10 years, starting out as an administrator and working her way up to Senior Sales Negotiator. She has an incredible knowledge of the housing market and is very passionate about her job. Natalie has an enthusiastic personality and a warm and welcoming approach to help with all your needs.
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Kelsey Longstaff
Negotiator
Kelsey is one of our sales negotiators and will be on hand to help you with any queries in finding your dream home and answering any questions you may have. She has a great attitude to work and will go above and beyond to ensure your house sale goes through as smoothly as possible!
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Charlie Wood
Negotiator
Meet Charlie, our confident and dynamic Sales Negotiator. Since starting in 2023, Charlie has brought energy and expertise to the team, helping clients secure the best deals with skill and professionalism. With a keen eye for opportunities and a natural ability to build strong relationships, Charlie is already making a big impact. Excited to see what's next!
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Olivia Elliott
Senior Administrator
Olivia has worked in estate agency for 5 years and has a wealth of knowledge on all things throughout the business! Olivia deals with all aspects of our administration, marketing and social media. She will create your property brochure, order your 'for sale board' and will ensure you're happy with all the advertising before your property is marketed.
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Julie Haigh
Mortgage & Protection Services Partner
Julie has been with William H Brown for many years, she is an experienced mortgage consultant who offers mortgage and protection advice. She is friendly, knowledgeable and prides herself on her ability to always put her clients best interests foremost. With access to a wide panel of lenders she will help find the right deal for her clients and loves to be able to save them money. She loves to help people find their dream home and promises to deliver the very best advice and service.
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Chris Quirie
Mortgage Services Manager
Chris is a highly experienced Mortgage Advisor with over 20 years in the industry, bringing a wealth of knowledge and professionalism to every client interaction. Known for his straightforward, honest approach, he takes the time to understand individual needs and provides clear, practical advice without unnecessary jargon. Friendly and approachable, Chris builds strong relationships with his clients, ensuring they feel confident and supported throughout the entire mortgage process.
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Pia Saunders
Branch Lettings Partner
Pia has over 20 years’ experience in the letting industry, 11 of those have been in Yorkshire.  I am very proud to head up a great lettings team for Pontefract – your property is our business and we pride ourselves on a first class customer service from start to finish.  ARLA qualified and a wealth of knowledge ensures your investment is in good hands.
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Steve Dixon
Area Lister
Steve is a highly respected auction property valuer with extensive experience in assessing residential, commercial, and land assets for sale by auction. With a sharp understanding of market dynamics and a meticulous approach to valuation, Steve plays a pivotal role in helping clients unlock the true potential of their properties.
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George Temple
Senior Land Manager
George has been with the company for over five years and is available to advise of all aspects on land acquisitions and disposal with and without planning permission, option/promotion agreements and self build opportunities for a wide range of clients.
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Jackie Blakemore
Head of Part Exchange
Jackie leads our Part Exchange and Sales Assist department with unwavering dedication and expertise. She works tirelessly on behalf of our developers, ensuring a seamless and efficient process from start to finish. Her commitment to helping clients secure their dream new builds is second to none — combining deep market knowledge with a personal touch that makes all the difference.
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Jo Mathers
Senior New Homes Area Manager
A specialist in new homes sales and marketing with over 20 years of experience, Jo provides expertise in pricing developments as well as creating tailored made marketing strategies for each development leading to new homes sales success. With in-depth industry knowledge and network of offices across the West Yorkshire region this enables local developers to get up to date market insights as well as specialist new homes sales support with national coverage.  

Wanted properties

do you have a property that matches any of our wanted ads?

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Miss L is looking for a 2/3 bedroom shared ownership property in Pontefract upto 150k.
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Mrs K is looking for a 3/4 bed detached family on the south side of Pontefract upto 375k. The property must have a garage and driveway.
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First time buyer is looking for a 2/3 bedroom semi detached in Fitzwilliam and surrounding. Maximum price range of 120k. Must have a small garden and off street parking.
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Miss B is looking for a 2 bed house or first floor apartment in Knottingley upto 110k.Low maintenance garden and ideally off street parking for one car.
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Mr M looking for a 3 bed semi detached property in Pontefract upto 200k. Must have off street parking.
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Miss R is looking for a 3 bed property in Purston upto 160k. Open to doing work to a property.
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Mr J is looking for a 2/3 bed property in central Pontefract upto 220k.
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Mr & Mrs T looking for a detached bungalow in Pontefract upto 330k. Must have off street parking.
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What Our Customers Say

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Mr W, West Yorkshire, Mar 2026
Charlie sold my house in a week for the top of our guide price. Lovely woman, easy to work with and very helpful. 10/10. They clearly have a slick marketing, valuation and sales pipeline to get from engagement to a sale so quickly, and I was impressed with how quickly things got turned around. Make sure you're prepared on your end and you shouldn't have any trouble. show more
Mr M, West Yorkshire, Mar 2026
Good and fast service. Thanks to Kelsey Longstaff. show more
Mr B, West Yorkshire, Mar 2026
Can highly recommend William H Brown, especially Charlie who is our main contact, they have been supportive and helpful throughout the sale process. Not quite over the line yet but nearly there. show more
Mr T, West Yorkshire, Mar 2026
William H Brown in Pontefract and in particular Heather, Jess, Charlie, Joanne and Julie have all provided exceptional service. We have been kept up to date with the whole process every step of the way, keeping us informed of next steps and processes timeously. We have both sold and purchased a house using their service and cannot recommend them enough. So far, it has been a smooth and speedy process! show more
Miss L, West Yorkshire, Mar 2026
From initial valuation with Jim to the listing with Olivia, the service has been excellent. show more
Mr B, West Yorkshire, Mar 2026
Will definitely recommend this agency. Highly professional and made sure our house search journey was smooth. And after we found our house choice Charlie Wood was absolutely quality with her service and was highly professional and communicated effectively through the sale/negotiation process. show more
Mr A, West Yorkshire, Mar 2026
I have just bought my first property through William H Brown and it could not have been easier. Everyone was very helpful and made the process stress free especially Julie Haigh. Can't thank them enough! show more
Mr L, North Yorkshire, Mar 2026
Kelsey is a real asset to the company. Very professional, personable and knowledgeable. show more
Mr G, West Yorkshire, Mar 2026
Great work from William H Brown in helping us sell our property. Thanks to all the team who were always very helpful, in particular to Natalie who supported us through the sales process. She was very professional but friendly, always kept us in the loop and helped navigate us through what can be a daunting process. show more
Mr J, West Yorkshire, Feb 2026