Postcode WF8 2JE 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 West area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 149.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Pontefract North West is £42,131 per year. The nearest station is Pontefract Baghill, about 0.2 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, the closest large park is Harewood Park.
Pontefract North West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,100 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 6% most deprived areas in England.
Pontefract North West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 149.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 25.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 30.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Pontefract North West is £42,131 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 226 ft away from WF8 2JE.
Pontefract North West near WF8 2JE 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 |
| 0.2 mi | Pontefract Monkhill | N/A | Walking directions to Pontefract Monkhill |
| 0.7 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 |
| 0.2 mi | St John's Priory | Medium | Walking directions to St John's Priory |
| 0 mi | Barbican Garden | Small | Walking directions to Barbican Garden |
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 43 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WF8 2JE.
In the WF8 2JE postcode area, located within Pontefract North West, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF8 2JE
| 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 | Farmfoods | 63 Horsefair, Pontefract, WF8 1RF | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
| 0.3 mi | Ponte Mini Market | 20 Horsefair, Pontefract, WF8 1NX | Walking directions to Ponte Mini Market |
| 0.3 mi | Zabka | Horsefair, Pontefract, WF8 1PD | Walking directions to Zabka |
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 2JE, 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 2JE records about 149 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 shoplifting.
The median sale price around WF8 2JE in Pontefract North West is £203,000 (about £234 per square foot) based on 261 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to WF8 2JE, including St Giles C of E Academy (Good), Harewood Centre Nursery School (Good) and Cherry Tree Academy (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to WF8 2JE is Pontefract Baghill, about 398 m away.
WF8 2JE scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,100 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 2JE 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.