Postcode WF8 2DJ 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 moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 127.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Pontefract North East is £44,500 per year. The nearest station is Pontefract Baghill located about 0.3 miles away. There are 6 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest large park is Harewood Park.
Pontefract North East has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,783 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 45% most deprived areas in England.
Pontefract North East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 127.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 38.6% 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.
The average income of residents in Pontefract North East is £44,500 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 85 ft away from WF8 2DJ.
Pontefract North East near WF8 2DJ 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 |
| 0.4 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 |
| 0.3 mi | St John's Priory | Medium | Walking directions to St John's Priory |
| 0.2 mi | Barbican Garden | Small | Walking directions to Barbican Garden |
Based on 299 recent sales, the median property price is £209,995 in Pontefract North area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £480,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 79 | £290,000 |
| Flats | 21 | £92,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 146 | £193,750 |
| Terraced | 53 | £155,000 |
10 year median price trend in Pontefract North
In the WF8 2DJ postcode area, located within Pontefract North East, there are 6 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF8 2DJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Aldi | South Baileygate, Pontefract, WF8 2LN | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.2 mi | Shell Select | Bondgate, Pontefract, WF8 2JP | Walking directions to Shell Select |
| 0.2 mi | Spar | 84 Baghill Lane, Pontefract, WF8 2HB | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.3 mi | Wright News | 124 Baghill Lane, Pontefract, WF8 2HD | Walking directions to Wright News |
| 0.4 mi | Farmfoods | 63 Horsefair, Pontefract, WF8 1RF | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.