Postcode WF8 1JA 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 very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 154.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Pontefract North West is £42,131 per year. The nearest station is Pontefract Monkhill located about 0.1 miles away. There are 6 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest medium park is St John's Priory.
Pontefract North West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,100 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 6% most deprived areas in England.
Pontefract North West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 154.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 27.1% 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 per household in Pontefract North West is £42,131 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 287 ft away from WF8 1JA.
Pontefract North West near WF8 1JA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Pontefract Monkhill located about 0.1 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Pontefract Monkhill | N/A | Walking directions to Pontefract Monkhill |
| 0.5 mi | Pontefract Baghill | N/A | Walking directions to Pontefract Baghill |
| 0.7 mi | Pontefract Tanshelf | N/A | Walking directions to Pontefract Tanshelf |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | St John's Priory | Medium | Walking directions to St John's Priory |
| 0.3 mi | Barbican Garden | Small | Walking directions to Barbican Garden |
| 0.1 mi | Monkhill Park | Small | Walking directions to Monkhill Park |
Based on 273 recent sales, the median property price is £210,000 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 | 87 | £316,000 |
| Flats | 19 | £91,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 125 | £190,000 |
| Terraced | 42 | £150,500 |
10 year median price trend in Pontefract North
In the WF8 1JA postcode area, located within Pontefract North West, there are 6 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF8 1JA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Ladybalk Convenience Store | 3 Lady Balk Lane, Pontefract, WF8 1JQ | Walking directions to Ladybalk Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Shell Select | Bondgate, Pontefract, WF8 2JP | Walking directions to Shell Select |
| 0.3 mi | Aldi | South Baileygate, Pontefract, WF8 2LN | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.4 mi | Spar | Ferrybridge Road, Pontefract, WF8 2PB | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.4 mi | Farmfoods | 63 Horsefair, Pontefract, WF8 1RF | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
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.