Postcode WF8 1BN is located in an urban city, within the Pontefract North ward of Wakefield in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Pontefract North West area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 128.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Pontefract North West is £35,800 per year. The nearest station is Pontefract Tanshelf located about 0.2 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, closest medium park is Friarwood Valley Gardens.
Pontefract North West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,646 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 29% most deprived areas in England.
Pontefract North West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 128.0 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 1.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 30.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Pontefract North West is £35,800 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 174 ft away from WF8 1BN.
Pontefract North West near WF8 1BN has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Pontefract Tanshelf located about 0.2 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Pontefract Tanshelf | N/A | Walking directions to Pontefract Tanshelf |
| 0.5 mi | Pontefract Baghill | N/A | Walking directions to Pontefract Baghill |
| 0.6 mi | Pontefract Monkhill | N/A | Walking directions to Pontefract Monkhill |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Friarwood Valley Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Friarwood Valley Gardens |
| 0.5 mi | Barbican Garden | Small | Walking directions to Barbican Garden |
| 0.4 mi | Wakefield Road Park | Small | Walking directions to Wakefield Road Park |
Based on 299 recent sales, the median property price is £209,995 in Pontefract North area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £480,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 79 | £290,000 |
| Flats | 21 | £92,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 146 | £193,750 |
| Terraced | 53 | £155,000 |
10 year median price trend in Pontefract North
In the WF8 1BN postcode area, located within Pontefract North West, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF8 1BN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Tesco | 10 Cornmarket, Pontefract, WF8 1BJ | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.1 mi | M&S Foodhall | 9 Beastfair, Pontefract, WF8 1AL | Walking directions to M&S Foodhall |
| 0.1 mi | Iceland | Stuart Road, Pontefract, WF8 4PQ | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.1 mi | Asda | Halfpenny Lane, Pontefract, WF8 1NL | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.2 mi | Morrisons | Stuart Road, Pontefract, WF8 1BT | Walking directions to Morrisons |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.