Postcode WF8 2YS 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 85.4 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 0.7 miles away. There are 4 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
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 85.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 10.3% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from WF8 2YS.
Pontefract North East near WF8 2YS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 272 recent sales, the median property price is £210,000 in Pontefract North area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £480,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 62 | £284,998 |
| Flats | 14 | £94,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 155 | £196,000 |
| Terraced | 41 | £170,000 |
10 years price trend in Pontefract North
In the WF8 2YS postcode area, located within Pontefract North East, there are 4 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Wright News | 124 Baghill Lane, Pontefract, WF8 2HD | |
| 0.3 mi | Spar | 84 Baghill Lane, Pontefract, WF8 2HB |
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Willow Park Social Club | 118 Baghill Lane, Pontefract, WF8 2HD | |
| 0.4 mi | Pontefract Sport And Social Club | Chequers Close, Pontefract, WF8 2TF |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.