Postcode WF8 1SZ 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 East area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 31.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Pontefract North East is £44,500 per year. The nearest station is Pontefract Monkhill located about 0.5 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Monkhill Park.
Pontefract North East has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 28,765 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 12% least deprived areas in England.
Pontefract North East has a very low crime rate, with approximately 31.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 1.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 10.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Pontefract North East is £44,500 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 87 ft away from WF8 1SZ.
Pontefract North East near WF8 1SZ 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 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Pontefract Monkhill | N/A | Walking directions to Pontefract Monkhill |
| 1 mi | Pontefract Baghill | N/A | Walking directions to Pontefract Baghill |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Monkhill Park | Small | Walking directions to Monkhill 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 1SZ postcode area, located within Pontefract North East, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF8 1SZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | BB Nevison Superstore | 33 Orchard Head Lane, Pontefract, WF8 2LY | Walking directions to BB Nevison Superstore |
| 0.4 mi | Spar | Ferrybridge Road, Pontefract, WF8 2PB | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.4 mi | Ladybalk Convenience Store | 3 Lady Balk Lane, Pontefract, WF8 1JQ | Walking directions to Ladybalk Convenience Store |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.