Postcode WF8 3BL is located in a rural village, within the Pontefract South ward of Wakefield in the Yorkshire and The Humber region , and forms part of the Ackworth & Darrington area. It has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 87.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Ackworth & Darrington is £50,200 per year. The nearest station is Pontefract Baghill located about 2.1 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Ackworth & Darrington has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,151 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 36% least deprived areas in England.
Ackworth & Darrington has a high crime rate, with approximately 87.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 0.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 8.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Ackworth & Darrington is £50,200 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 197 ft away from WF8 3BL.
Ackworth & Darrington near WF8 3BL 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 2.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 146 recent sales, the median property price is £230,000 in Pontefract South area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £2,270,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 52 | £365,000 |
| Flats | 1 | £180,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 74 | £199,975 |
| Terraced | 19 | £180,000 |
10 years price trend in Pontefract South
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.