Postcode WF8 1LA 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 high crime levels, with around 101.1 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 Monkhill located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 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 high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,986 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 33% most deprived areas in England.
Pontefract North West has a high crime rate, with approximately 101.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 0.0% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 231 ft away from WF8 1LA.
Pontefract North West near WF8 1LA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 284 recent sales, the median property price is £210,000 in Pontefract North area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £480,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 63 | £280,000 |
| Flats | 15 | £95,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 158 | £195,000 |
| Terraced | 48 | £176,500 |
10 years price trend in Pontefract North
In the WF8 1LA postcode area, located within Pontefract North West, there are 5 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.