Postcode WF8 2EQ 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 high crime levels, with around 100.8 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 0.2 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, closest large park is Harewood Park.
Pontefract South East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,460 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 17% most deprived areas in England.
Pontefract South East has a high crime rate, with approximately 100.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 45.0% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 259 ft away from WF8 2EQ.
Pontefract South East near WF8 2EQ 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 0.2 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Pontefract Baghill | N/A | Walking directions to Pontefract Baghill |
| 0.6 mi | Pontefract Monkhill | N/A | Walking directions to Pontefract Monkhill |
| 0.8 mi | Pontefract Tanshelf | N/A | Walking directions to Pontefract Tanshelf |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Harewood Park | Large | Walking directions to Harewood Park |
| 0.3 mi | Pease Park | Medium | Walking directions to Pease Park |
| 0.5 mi | St John's Priory | Medium | Walking directions to St John's Priory |
Based on 146 recent sales, the median property price is £219,000 in Pontefract South area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £650,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 47 | £345,000 |
| Flats | 3 | £180,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 78 | £195,000 |
| Terraced | 18 | £176,500 |
10 year median price trend in Pontefract South
In the WF8 2EQ postcode area, located within Pontefract South East, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF8 2EQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 0.3 mi | Aldi | South Baileygate, Pontefract, WF8 2LN | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.4 mi | Go Local | Grove Road, Pontefract, WF8 1EE | Walking directions to Go Local |
| 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: 16/11/2025.