Postcode WF8 1SQ 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 moderate crime levels, with around 61.3 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 0.4 miles away. There are 3 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 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 moderate crime rate, with approximately 61.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 5.4% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 54 ft away from WF8 1SQ.
Pontefract North West near WF8 1SQ 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 0.4 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Pontefract Monkhill | N/A | Walking directions to Pontefract Monkhill |
| 0.7 mi | Pontefract Tanshelf | N/A | Walking directions to Pontefract Tanshelf |
| 0.8 mi | Pontefract Baghill | N/A | Walking directions to Pontefract Baghill |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | St John's Priory | Medium | Walking directions to St John's Priory |
| 0.2 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 1SQ postcode area, located within Pontefract North West, there are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF8 1SQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Ladybalk Convenience Store | 3 Lady Balk Lane, Pontefract, WF8 1JQ | Walking directions to Ladybalk Convenience Store |
| 0.5 mi | Spar | Ferrybridge Road, Pontefract, WF8 2PB | Walking directions to Spar |
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.