Postcode WF8 3JH 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 Pontefract Baghill located about 3.3 miles away.
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 0.0% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 98 ft away from WF8 3JH.
Ackworth & Darrington near WF8 3JH 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 3.3 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
In the WF8 3JH postcode area, located within Ackworth & Darrington, there are no 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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.