Postcode WF8 3RF 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 low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 27.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Pontefract South West is £53,208 per year. The nearest station is Pontefract Baghill located about 1.1 miles away. There are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Pontefract South West has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 31,061 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 5% least deprived areas in England.
Pontefract South West has a very low crime rate, with approximately 27.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 10.6% 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 per household in Pontefract South West is £53,208 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WF8 3RF.
Pontefract South West near WF8 3RF 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 1.1 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 3RF postcode area, located within Pontefract South West, there are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF8 3RF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Shop N Drive | Ackworth Road, Pontefract, WF8 3QH | Walking directions to Shop N Drive |
| 0.5 mi | Carleton Self Service | 6-8 Swanhill Lane, Pontefract, WF8 2SE | Walking directions to Carleton Self Service |
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.