Postcode WF8 2WR 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 moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 132.6 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 Monkhill located about 0.4 miles away. There are 5 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is St John's Priory.
Pontefract North East has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,783 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 45% most deprived areas in England.
Pontefract North East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 132.6 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 0.5% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 327 ft away from WF8 2WR.
Pontefract North East near WF8 2WR 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 2WR postcode area, located within Pontefract North East, there are 5 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.