Postcode WF8 2AQ 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 133.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Pontefract South East is £33,500 per year. The nearest station is Pontefract Baghill located about 0.3 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, 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 133.3 reported incidents per 1,000 residents 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 of residents in Pontefract South East is £33,500 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WF8 2AQ.
Pontefract South East near WF8 2AQ 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 0.3 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Pontefract Baghill | N/A | Walking directions to Pontefract Baghill |
| 0.8 mi | Pontefract Monkhill | N/A | Walking directions to Pontefract Monkhill |
| 0.9 mi | Pontefract Tanshelf | N/A | Walking directions to Pontefract Tanshelf |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Harewood Park | Large | Walking directions to Harewood Park |
| 0.1 mi | Pease Park | Medium | Walking directions to Pease Park |
| 0.4 mi | Dale Park | Small | Walking directions to Dale Park |
Based on 157 recent sales, the median property price is £225,000 in Pontefract South area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £1,800,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 53 | £345,000 |
| Flats | 3 | £180,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 82 | £196,000 |
| Terraced | 19 | £176,000 |
10 year median price trend in Pontefract South
In the WF8 2AQ postcode area, located within Pontefract South East, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF8 2AQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | Monument Lane, Pontefract, WF8 2BE | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Go Local | Grove Road, Pontefract, WF8 1EE | Walking directions to Go Local |
| 0.3 mi | Spar | 84 Baghill Lane, Pontefract, WF8 2HB | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.4 mi | Carleton Stores | 46 Carleton Glen, Pontefract, WF8 2RX | Walking directions to Carleton Stores |
| 0.4 mi | Wright News | 124 Baghill Lane, Pontefract, WF8 2HD | Walking directions to Wright News |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.