Postcode WF8 2SE 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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 54.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Pontefract South West is £43,600 per year. The nearest station is Pontefract Baghill located about 0.6 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest medium park is Friarwood Valley Gardens.
Pontefract South West has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,228 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 45% least deprived areas in England.
Pontefract South West has a low crime rate, with approximately 54.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 3.2% 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 South West is £43,600 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WF8 2SE.
Pontefract South West near WF8 2SE 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 |
| 0.9 mi | Pontefract Tanshelf | N/A | Walking directions to Pontefract Tanshelf |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Friarwood Valley Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Friarwood Valley Gardens |
| 0.3 mi | Pease Park | Medium | Walking directions to Pease Park |
Based on 157 recent sales, the median property price is £225,000 in Pontefract South area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £1,800,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 53 | £345,000 |
| Flats | 3 | £180,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 82 | £196,000 |
| Terraced | 19 | £176,000 |
10 year median price trend in Pontefract South
In the WF8 2SE postcode area, located within Pontefract South West, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF8 2SE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Carleton Self Service | 6-8 Swanhill Lane, Pontefract, WF8 2SE | Walking directions to Carleton Self Service |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | Monument Lane, Pontefract, WF8 2BE | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Carleton Stores | 46 Carleton Glen, Pontefract, WF8 2RX | Walking directions to Carleton Stores |
| 0.3 mi | Shop N Drive | Ackworth Road, Pontefract, WF8 3QH | Walking directions to Shop N Drive |
| 0.4 mi | Go Local | Grove Road, Pontefract, WF8 1EE | Walking directions to Go Local |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.