Postcode WF2 8DR is located in a major urban area, within the Wakefield West ward of Wakefield in the Yorkshire and The Humber region , and forms part of the Thornes area. It has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 229.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Thornes is £39,600 per year. The nearest station is Wakefield Kirkgate located about 0.6 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is Thornes Park.
Thornes has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,512 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 41% most deprived areas in England.
Thornes has a very high crime rate, with approximately 229.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 11.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 17.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Thornes is £39,600 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 157 ft away from WF2 8DR.
Thornes near WF2 8DR has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 103 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 in Wakefield West area, with individual transactions ranging from £74,000 up to £605,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 20 | £285,000 |
| Flats | 6 | £111,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 49 | £205,000 |
| Terraced | 28 | £165,000 |
10 years price trend in Wakefield West
In the WF2 8DR postcode area, located within Thornes, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.