Postcode WF8 3BQ 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 73.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Ackworth & Darrington is £52,566 per year. The nearest station is Pontefract Baghill located about 2.0 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Ackworth & Darrington has a moderate 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 73.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population 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 per household in Ackworth & Darrington is £52,566 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 100 ft away from WF8 3BQ.
Ackworth & Darrington near WF8 3BQ 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 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 145 recent sales, the median property price is £230,000 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 | 51 | £355,000 |
| Flats | 3 | £130,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 71 | £205,000 |
| Terraced | 20 | £166,000 |
10 year median price trend in Pontefract South
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF8 3BQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Darrington Village Stores | Estcourt Road, Darrington, Pontefract, WF8 3AP | Walking directions to Darrington Village Stores |
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.
Elected local representatives for WF8 3BQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Julie Anne Craig
Pontefract South - Elected 2 May 2024
Yvette Cooper
Pontefract, Castleford and Knottingley - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/06/2026.