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WF8 1TB

Abbey Walk

Pontefract North

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Overview

Postcode WF8 1TB 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 low crime levels, with around 33.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 70% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Pontefract North East is £49,488 per year. The nearest station is Pontefract Monkhill, about 0.5 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Monkhill Park.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
33
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
4.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

2/10

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.

Crime level

3/10

Pontefract North East has a low crime rate, with approximately 33.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

4.6%

Approximately 4.6% 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.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Pontefract North East is £49,488 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 154 ft away from WF8 1TB.

Flood risk

No risk

Pontefract North East near WF8 1TB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Pontefract Monkhill located about 0.5 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WF8 1TB
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Pontefract Monkhill

N/A

Walking directions to Pontefract Monkhill
1 mi

Pontefract Tanshelf

N/A

Walking directions to Pontefract Tanshelf
1 mi

Pontefract Baghill

N/A

Walking directions to Pontefract Baghill

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WF8 1TB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miMonkhill ParkSmallWalking directions to Monkhill Park

Area Profile

Population
260
Population density
5,936.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
21.6(-51%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.72(-46%)
Vehicle crime
3.6(-36%)
Public order
2.06(-77%)
Burglary
2.06(-60%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
249
95.77%
Indian
4
1.54%
Other
4
1.54%
Other Black
1
0.38%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
1
0.38%
Total population: 260

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
51
23.08%
No qualifications
50
22.62%
Level 3 (A level)
46
20.81%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
33
14.93%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
21
9.5%
Total 16+ residents: 221

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
44
40.37%
Owns with a mortgage
44
40.37%
Private landlord or letting agency
14
12.84%
Social rents from council
3
2.75%
Other social rented
2
1.83%
Total households: 109

Property prices in Pontefract North

Median price£203,000
Price per sq ft£234
Sales (last 12 months)261
Typical range (middle 50%)£143K – £265K

Based on 261 recent sales, the median property price is £203,000 (about £234 per square foot) in Pontefract North area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £505,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Pontefract North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached78£325,000£273
Semi-Detached111£195,000£234
Terraced48£145,000£173
Flats24£89,125£141

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Pontefract North

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Pontefract North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£249,950£79,995£139,950£116,500
2017£230,000£75,500£140,000£112,000
2018£227,725£76,000£140,000£133,998
2019£249,950£75,500£159,950£136,995
2020£251,250£78,750£164,950£137,250
2021£275,475£82,000£183,500£149,000
2022£289,000£89,000£185,000£151,500
2023£296,500£90,000£183,000£155,000
2024£284,498£87,000£193,000£171,000
2025£318,000£91,500£193,750£145,000
2026£345,000£83,750£207,250£150,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Pontefract North.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Pontefract North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£206£140£159£148
2017£208£124£170£139
2018£210£128£174£174
2019£215£116£192£175
2020£219£129£196£180
2021£232£131£200£188
2022£240£140£206£186
2023£245£146£206£189
2024£261£142£224£208
2025£280£145£230£177
2026£265£134£230£178
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Pontefract North.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Pontefract North in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 39 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WF8 1TB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WF8 1TB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
12 Dec 202541, Abbey Walk, Pontefract, WF8 1TBDetachedFreehold£241,000
05 Jan 2026126, Monkhill Lane, Pontefract, WF8 1RTSemi-DetachedFreehold£125,000
20 Nov 20254, Abbey Mews, Pontefract, WF8 1TDDetachedFreehold£310,000
19 Sept 202510, Sandhill Close, Pontefract, WF8 1RUSemi-DetachedFreehold£157,500
25 Jun 20253, Sandhill Close, Pontefract, WF8 1RUSemi-DetachedFreehold£99,000

Schools

In the WF8 1TB postcode area, located within Pontefract North East, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WF8 1TB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryOrchard Head Junior and Infant and Nursery SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.6 miPrimarySt Giles C of E AcademyAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF8 1TB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WF8 1TB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miLadybalk Convenience Store3 Lady Balk Lane, Pontefract, WF8 1JQWalking directions to Ladybalk Convenience Store
0.5 miBB Nevison Superstore33 Orchard Head Lane, Pontefract, WF8 2LYWalking directions to BB Nevison Superstore
0.5 miSparFerrybridge Road, Pontefract, WF8 2PBWalking directions to Spar

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Wakefield district (2025-26).

Band A£1,457
Band B£1,700
Band C£1,943
Band D£2,186
Band E£2,672
Band F£3,157
Band G£3,643
Band H£4,372

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for WF8 1TB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Helen Kirsty Antcliff

Pontefract North - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Yvette Cooper

Pontefract, Castleford and Knottingley - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

DistrictWakefieldE08000036
Parliamentary ConstituencyPontefract, Castleford and KnottingleyE14001428
WardPontefract NorthE05001455
ParishWakefield, unparished areaE43000299
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Pontefract North EastE02002449
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wakefield 012EE01011844
Police ForceWest Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced1999-12-01

Frequently asked questions about WF8 1TB

Is WF8 1TB (Pontefract North East) safe?

The area around WF8 1TB records about 33 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across Yorkshire and The Humber as a whole the rate is about 113 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order.

What is the average house price near WF8 1TB?

The median sale price around WF8 1TB in Pontefract North East is £203,000 (about £234 per square foot) based on 261 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WF8 1TB?

There are 2 schools close to WF8 1TB, including Orchard Head Junior and Infant and Nursery School (Good) and St Giles C of E Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WF8 1TB?

The closest station to WF8 1TB is Pontefract Monkhill, about 800 m away.

How deprived is the area around WF8 1TB?

WF8 1TB scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 28,765 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WF8 1TB (Pontefract North East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Pontefract, Castleford and Knottingley covering WF8 1TB is Yvette Cooper (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Helen Kirsty Antcliff (Labour Party).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.