Postcode WF8 2HG 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 144.6 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 0.6 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Pontefract South East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,378 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 10% most deprived areas in England.
Pontefract South East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 144.6 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 64.1% 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 45 ft away from WF8 2HG.
Pontefract South East near WF8 2HG 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 2HG postcode area, located within Pontefract South East, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Wright News | 124 Baghill Lane, Pontefract, WF8 2HD | |
| 0.3 mi | Spar | 84 Baghill Lane, Pontefract, WF8 2HB |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.