Postcode WF8 3QF 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 West area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 103.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Pontefract South West is £43,600 per year. The nearest station is Pontefract Baghill located about 0.6 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, closest medium park is Friarwood Valley Gardens.
Pontefract South West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,310 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 19% most deprived areas in England.
Pontefract South West has a high crime rate, with approximately 103.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 46.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 10.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Pontefract South West is £43,600 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 62 ft away from WF8 3QF.
Pontefract South West near WF8 3QF 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 0.6 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Pontefract Baghill | N/A | Walking directions to Pontefract Baghill |
| 0.6 mi | Pontefract Tanshelf | N/A | Walking directions to Pontefract Tanshelf |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Friarwood Valley Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Friarwood Valley Gardens |
| 0.4 mi | Pease Park | Medium | Walking directions to Pease Park |
| 0.3 mi | Wakefield Road Park | Small | Walking directions to Wakefield Road Park |
Based on 157 recent sales, the median property price is £225,000 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 | 53 | £345,000 |
| Flats | 3 | £180,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 82 | £196,000 |
| Terraced | 19 | £176,000 |
10 year median price trend in Pontefract South
In the WF8 3QF postcode area, located within Pontefract South West, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF8 3QF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Carleton Stores | 46 Carleton Glen, Pontefract, WF8 2RX | Walking directions to Carleton Stores |
| 0.3 mi | Carleton Self Service | 6-8 Swanhill Lane, Pontefract, WF8 2SE | Walking directions to Carleton Self Service |
| 0.3 mi | Mill Hill Stores | 58 Mill Hill Lane, Pontefract, WF8 4JQ | Walking directions to Mill Hill Stores |
| 0.3 mi | Shop N Drive | Ackworth Road, Pontefract, WF8 3QH | Walking directions to Shop N Drive |
| 0.4 mi | Go Local | Grove Road, Pontefract, WF8 1EE | Walking directions to Go Local |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.