Postcode WF8 3FH is located in an urban city, within the Pontefract South ward of Wakefield in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Pontefract South East area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 158.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Pontefract South East is £40,165 per year. The nearest station is Pontefract Baghill located about 1.2 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Pontefract South East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,378 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 10% most deprived areas in England.
Pontefract South East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 158.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 5.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 39.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Pontefract South East is £40,165 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WF8 3FH.
Pontefract South East near WF8 3FH 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 1.2 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
In the WF8 3FH postcode area, located within Pontefract South East, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
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 3FH, 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.