Postcode WF8 2AZ 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 0.4 miles away. There are 9 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 2AZ.
Pontefract South East near WF8 2AZ 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 £218,000 in Pontefract South area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £2,270,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 48 | £365,000 |
| Flats | 1 | £180,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 75 | £195,000 |
| Terraced | 22 | £178,500 |
10 years price trend in Pontefract South
In the WF8 2AZ postcode area, located within Pontefract South East, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | The Chequerfield | The Circle, Pontefract, WF8 2AY | |
| 0.4 mi | Pontefract Sport And Social Club | Chequers Close, Pontefract, WF8 2TF |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.