Postcode WF8 2ST 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 239.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Pontefract North West is £35,800 per year. The nearest station is Pontefract Baghill located about 0.2 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, 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 239.7 reported incidents per 1,000 residents 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 of residents in Pontefract North West is £35,800 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 144 ft away from WF8 2ST.
Pontefract North West near WF8 2ST 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 |
| 0.3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Harewood Park | Large | Walking directions to Harewood Park |
| 0.5 mi | Pease Park | Medium | Walking directions to Pease Park |
| 0.3 mi | St John's Priory | Medium | Walking directions to St John's Priory |
Based on 299 recent sales, the median property price is £209,995 in Pontefract North area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £480,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 79 | £290,000 |
| Flats | 21 | £92,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 146 | £193,750 |
| Terraced | 53 | £155,000 |
10 year median price trend in Pontefract North
In the WF8 2ST postcode area, located within Pontefract North West, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF8 2ST
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Aldi | South Baileygate, Pontefract, WF8 2LN | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.2 mi | Farmfoods | 63 Horsefair, Pontefract, WF8 1RF | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
| 0.2 mi | Shell Select | Bondgate, Pontefract, WF8 2JP | Walking directions to Shell Select |
| 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 |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.