Postcode WF8 2HB 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 average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 91.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 19% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Pontefract North East is £49,488 per year. The nearest station is Pontefract Baghill, about 0.3 miles away. There are 8 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Harewood Park.
Pontefract North East has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,898 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 33% most deprived areas in England.
Pontefract North East has a high crime rate, with approximately 91.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 25.6% 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 per household in Pontefract North East is £49,488 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 100 ft away from WF8 2HB.
Pontefract North East near WF8 2HB 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 |
| 0.6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Harewood Park | Large | Walking directions to Harewood Park |
| 0.4 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 261 recent sales, the median property price is £203,000 (about £234 per square foot) in Pontefract North area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £505,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 78 | £325,000 | £273 |
| Semi-Detached | 111 | £195,000 | £234 |
| Terraced | 48 | £145,000 | £173 |
| Flats | 24 | £89,125 | £141 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £249,950 | £79,995 | £139,950 | £116,500 |
| 2017 | £230,000 | £75,500 | £140,000 | £112,000 |
| 2018 | £227,725 | £76,000 | £140,000 | £133,998 |
| 2019 | £249,950 | £75,500 | £159,950 | £136,995 |
| 2020 | £251,250 | £78,750 | £164,950 | £137,250 |
| 2021 | £275,475 | £82,000 | £183,500 | £149,000 |
| 2022 | £289,000 | £89,000 | £185,000 | £151,500 |
| 2023 | £296,500 | £90,000 | £183,000 | £155,000 |
| 2024 | £284,498 | £87,000 | £193,000 | £171,000 |
| 2025 | £318,000 | £91,500 | £193,750 | £145,000 |
| 2026 | £345,000 | £83,750 | £207,250 | £150,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £206 | £140 | £159 | £148 |
| 2017 | £208 | £124 | £170 | £139 |
| 2018 | £210 | £128 | £174 | £174 |
| 2019 | £215 | £116 | £192 | £175 |
| 2020 | £219 | £129 | £196 | £180 |
| 2021 | £232 | £131 | £200 | £188 |
| 2022 | £240 | £140 | £206 | £186 |
| 2023 | £245 | £146 | £206 | £189 |
| 2024 | £261 | £142 | £224 | £208 |
| 2025 | £280 | £145 | £230 | £177 |
| 2026 | £265 | £134 | £230 | £178 |
There were 49 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WF8 2HB.
In the WF8 2HB postcode area, located within Pontefract North East, there are 8 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF8 2HB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Spar | 84 Baghill Lane, Pontefract, WF8 2HB | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.2 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 | Shell Select | Bondgate, Pontefract, WF8 2JP | Walking directions to Shell Select |
| 0.5 mi | Farmfoods | 63 Horsefair, Pontefract, WF8 1RF | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
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 2HB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Helen Kirsty Antcliff
Pontefract North - Elected 2 May 2024
Yvette Cooper
Pontefract, Castleford and Knottingley - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around WF8 2HB records about 92 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 public order.
The median sale price around WF8 2HB in Pontefract North East is £203,000 (about £234 per square foot) based on 261 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to WF8 2HB, including Harewood Centre Nursery School (Good), Cherry Tree Academy (Requires improvement) and Holy Family and St Michael's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to WF8 2HB is Pontefract Baghill, about 527 m away.
WF8 2HB scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,898 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 2HB is Yvette Cooper (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Helen Kirsty Antcliff (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.