Postcode WF2 8QB 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 very low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 97.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Thornes is £39,600 per year. The nearest station is Wakefield Westgate located about 1.0 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is Thornes Park.
Thornes has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 26,748 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 19% least deprived areas in England.
Thornes has a high crime rate, with approximately 97.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 1.7% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WF2 8QB.
Thornes near WF2 8QB 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 no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Thornes Park | Large | Walking directions to Thornes Park |
| 0.4 mi | Clarence Park | Medium | Walking directions to Clarence Park |
| 0.4 mi | Holmfield Park | Small | Walking directions to Holmfield Park |
Based on 111 recent sales, the median property price is £198,500 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 | 16 | £314,000 |
| Flats | 7 | £100,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 54 | £206,500 |
| Terraced | 34 | £163,750 |
10 year median price trend in Wakefield West
In the WF2 8QB postcode area, located within Thornes, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF2 8QB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Kindness Sharehouse | Holmfield Lane, Wakefield, WF2 7AZ | Walking directions to Kindness Sharehouse |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | 201 Horbury Road, Wakefield, WF2 8RB | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.