Postcode WF8 2AL 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 South East area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 104 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Pontefract South East is £40,165 per year. The nearest station is Pontefract Baghill, about 0.4 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Harewood Park.
Pontefract South East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,884 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 6% most deprived areas in England.
Pontefract South East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 104 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 46.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 39.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Pontefract South East is £40,165 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WF8 2AL.
Pontefract South East near WF8 2AL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Pontefract Baghill located about 0.4 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Pontefract Baghill | N/A | Walking directions to Pontefract Baghill |
| 0.9 mi | Pontefract Monkhill | N/A | Walking directions to Pontefract Monkhill |
| 1 mi | Pontefract Tanshelf | N/A | Walking directions to Pontefract Tanshelf |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Harewood Park | Large | Walking directions to Harewood Park |
| 0.2 mi | Pease Park | Medium | Walking directions to Pease Park |
| 0.5 mi | Hospital Park | Small | Walking directions to Hospital Park |
Based on 147 recent sales, the median property price is £225,000 (about £237 per square foot) in Pontefract South area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £733,500.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 48 | £355,500 | £282 |
| Semi-Detached | 72 | £201,250 | £226 |
| Terraced | 21 | £170,000 | £181 |
| Flats | 6 | £126,250 | £194 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £253,498 | £82,250 | £135,000 | £107,250 |
| 2017 | £271,850 | £110,000 | £129,500 | £116,500 |
| 2018 | £259,998 | £105,000 | £126,000 | £118,000 |
| 2019 | £258,500 | £100,500 | £140,000 | £125,000 |
| 2020 | £265,500 | £67,000 | £145,500 | £112,500 |
| 2021 | £305,000 | £120,500 | £167,000 | £132,000 |
| 2022 | £350,000 | £116,000 | £176,500 | £147,050 |
| 2023 | £350,000 | £125,000 | £180,000 | £142,750 |
| 2024 | £340,000 | £132,500 | £205,000 | £163,250 |
| 2025 | £350,000 | £153,750 | £200,000 | £177,000 |
| 2026 | £360,000 | £122,500 | £201,250 | £159,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £207 | £112 | £140 | £104 |
| 2017 | £205 | £149 | £143 | £120 |
| 2018 | £202 | £118 | £145 | £124 |
| 2019 | £215 | £157 | £159 | £131 |
| 2020 | £226 | £94 | £180 | £128 |
| 2021 | £240 | £166 | £181 | £140 |
| 2022 | £266 | £186 | £195 | £163 |
| 2023 | £285 | £180 | £197 | £160 |
| 2024 | £288 | £152 | £222 | £177 |
| 2025 | £281 | £238 | £218 | £177 |
| 2026 | £304 | £190 | £246 | £170 |
There were 35 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WF8 2AL.
In the WF8 2AL postcode area, located within Pontefract South East, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF8 2AL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | Monument Lane, Pontefract, WF8 2BE | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Spar | 84 Baghill Lane, Pontefract, WF8 2HB | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.4 mi | Go Local | Grove Road, Pontefract, WF8 1EE | Walking directions to Go Local |
| 0.4 mi | Wright News | 124 Baghill Lane, Pontefract, WF8 2HD | Walking directions to Wright News |
| 0.4 mi | Carleton Stores | 46 Carleton Glen, Pontefract, WF8 2RX | Walking directions to Carleton Stores |
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.
Elected local representatives for WF8 2AL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Julie Anne Craig
Pontefract South - Elected 2 May 2024
Yvette Cooper
Pontefract, Castleford and Knottingley - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around WF8 2AL records about 104 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around WF8 2AL in Pontefract South East is £225,000 (about £237 per square foot) based on 147 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to WF8 2AL, including Harewood Centre Nursery School (Good), High Well School (Good) and De Lacy Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to WF8 2AL is Pontefract Baghill, about 635 m away.
WF8 2AL scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,884 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Pontefract, Castleford and Knottingley covering WF8 2AL is Yvette Cooper (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Julie Anne Craig (Labour Party).
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.