Postcode WF8 2NL 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 high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 84.6 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 0.4 miles away. There are 7 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Harewood Park.
Pontefract North East has a high 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 84.6 reported incidents per 1,000 residents 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 of residents in Pontefract North East is £44,500 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 326 ft away from WF8 2NL.
Pontefract North East near WF8 2NL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 284 recent sales, the median property price is £210,000 in Pontefract North area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £480,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 63 | £280,000 |
| Flats | 15 | £95,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 158 | £195,000 |
| Terraced | 48 | £176,500 |
10 years price trend in Pontefract North
In the WF8 2NL postcode area, located within Pontefract North East, there are 7 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.