Postcode WF8 2QR 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 West area. It has very low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 42.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 62% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Pontefract South West is £53,208 per year. The nearest station is Pontefract Baghill, about 0.6 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Pease Park.
Pontefract South West has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 24,161 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 26% least deprived areas in England.
Pontefract South West has a low crime rate, with approximately 42.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 18.0% 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 South West is £53,208 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WF8 2QR.
Pontefract South West near WF8 2QR 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 0.6 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Pontefract Baghill | N/A | Walking directions to Pontefract Baghill |
| 1 mi | Pontefract Tanshelf | N/A | Walking directions to Pontefract Tanshelf |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Pease Park | Medium | Walking directions to Pease Park |
Based on 147 recent sales, the median property price is £225,000 (about £237 per square foot) in Pontefract South area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £733,500.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 48 | £355,500 | £282 |
| Semi-Detached | 72 | £201,250 | £226 |
| Terraced | 21 | £170,000 | £181 |
| Flats | 6 | £126,250 | £194 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £253,498 | £82,250 | £135,000 | £107,250 |
| 2017 | £271,850 | £110,000 | £129,500 | £116,500 |
| 2018 | £259,998 | £105,000 | £126,000 | £118,000 |
| 2019 | £258,500 | £100,500 | £140,000 | £125,000 |
| 2020 | £265,500 | £67,000 | £145,500 | £112,500 |
| 2021 | £305,000 | £120,500 | £167,000 | £132,000 |
| 2022 | £350,000 | £116,000 | £176,500 | £147,050 |
| 2023 | £350,000 | £125,000 | £180,000 | £142,750 |
| 2024 | £340,000 | £132,500 | £205,000 | £163,250 |
| 2025 | £350,000 | £153,750 | £200,000 | £177,000 |
| 2026 | £360,000 | £122,500 | £201,250 | £159,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £207 | £112 | £140 | £104 |
| 2017 | £205 | £149 | £143 | £120 |
| 2018 | £202 | £118 | £145 | £124 |
| 2019 | £215 | £157 | £159 | £131 |
| 2020 | £226 | £94 | £180 | £128 |
| 2021 | £240 | £166 | £181 | £140 |
| 2022 | £266 | £186 | £195 | £163 |
| 2023 | £285 | £180 | £197 | £160 |
| 2024 | £288 | £152 | £222 | £177 |
| 2025 | £281 | £238 | £218 | £177 |
| 2026 | £304 | £190 | £246 | £170 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WF8 2QR.
In the WF8 2QR postcode area, located within Pontefract South West, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF8 2QR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | Monument Lane, Pontefract, WF8 2BE | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Carleton Self Service | 6-8 Swanhill Lane, Pontefract, WF8 2SE | Walking directions to Carleton Self Service |
| 0.3 mi | Carleton Stores | 46 Carleton Glen, Pontefract, WF8 2RX | Walking directions to Carleton Stores |
| 0.4 mi | Go Local | Grove Road, Pontefract, WF8 1EE | Walking directions to Go Local |
| 0.5 mi | Shop N Drive | Ackworth Road, Pontefract, WF8 3QH | Walking directions to Shop N Drive |
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 2QR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Julie Anne Craig
Pontefract South - Elected 2 May 2024
Yvette Cooper
Pontefract, Castleford and Knottingley - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around WF8 2QR records about 43 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around WF8 2QR in Pontefract South West is £225,000 (about £237 per square foot) based on 147 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to WF8 2QR, including Carleton Park Junior and Infant School (Good), The Rookeries Carleton Junior and Infant School (Good) and Harewood Centre Nursery School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to WF8 2QR is Pontefract Baghill, about 944 m away.
WF8 2QR scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 24,161 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 2QR is Yvette Cooper (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Julie Anne Craig (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.