Postcode WF8 3BP 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 71.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Ackworth & Darrington is £52,566 per year. The nearest station is Knottingley located about 2.0 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 71.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.8% 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 per household in Ackworth & Darrington is £52,566 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 319 ft away from WF8 3BP.
Ackworth & Darrington near WF8 3BP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Knottingley located about 2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 137 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 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 | 50 | £345,000 |
| Flats | 2 | £153,750 |
| Semi-Detached | 68 | £192,500 |
| Terraced | 17 | £176,000 |
10 year median price trend in Pontefract South
Annual council tax rates for Wakefield district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.