Postcode WF2 8PL 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 164.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Thornes is £42,927 per year. The nearest station is Wakefield Westgate located about 1.0 miles away. There are 3 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 164.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 19.2% 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 per household in Thornes is £42,927 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 135 ft away from WF2 8PL.
Thornes near WF2 8PL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Wakefield Westgate located about 1 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mi | Wakefield Westgate | N/A | Walking directions to Wakefield Westgate |
| 1 mi | Wakefield Kirkgate | N/A | Walking directions to Wakefield Kirkgate |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Thornes Park | Large | Walking directions to Thornes Park |
| 0.3 mi | Clarence Park | Medium | Walking directions to Clarence Park |
| 0.1 mi | Holmfield Park | Small | Walking directions to Holmfield Park |
Based on 100 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 in Wakefield West area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,237 up to £495,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 18 | £329,000 |
| Flats | 6 | £101,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 49 | £208,000 |
| Terraced | 27 | £162,500 |
10 year median price trend in Wakefield West
In the WF2 8PL postcode area, located within Thornes, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF2 8PL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Kindness Sharehouse | Holmfield Lane, Wakefield, WF2 7AZ | Walking directions to Kindness Sharehouse |
Annual council tax rates for Wakefield district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.