Postcode WF8 2AE is located in an urban city, within the Pontefract South 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 528.6 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 Baghill located about 0.4 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, closest large park is Harewood Park.
Pontefract North West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,231 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 19% most deprived areas in England.
Pontefract North West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 528.6 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 7.3% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WF8 2AE.
Pontefract North West near WF8 2AE has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 146 recent sales, the median property price is £230,000 in Pontefract South area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £2,270,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 52 | £365,000 |
| Flats | 1 | £180,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 74 | £199,975 |
| Terraced | 19 | £180,000 |
10 years price trend in Pontefract South
In the WF8 2AE postcode area, located within Pontefract North West, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.