Postcode WF8 4BE is located in an urban city, within the Pontefract North ward of Wakefield in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Pontefract North West area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 97.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Pontefract North West is £42,131 per year. The nearest station is Pontefract Tanshelf located about 0.6 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest small park is Wakefield Road Park.
Pontefract North West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,063 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in England.
Pontefract North West has a high crime rate, with approximately 97.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 53.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 30.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Pontefract North West is £42,131 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WF8 4BE.
Pontefract North West near WF8 4BE has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Pontefract Tanshelf located about 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Pontefract Tanshelf | N/A | Walking directions to Pontefract Tanshelf |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Wakefield Road Park | Small | Walking directions to Wakefield Road Park |
| 0.5 mi | Marquee Site | Small | Walking directions to Marquee Site |
Based on 273 recent sales, the median property price is £210,000 in Pontefract North area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £480,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 87 | £316,000 |
| Flats | 19 | £91,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 125 | £190,000 |
| Terraced | 42 | £150,500 |
10 year median price trend in Pontefract North
In the WF8 4BE postcode area, located within Pontefract North West, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF8 4BE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | BB Superstore | 80 Love Lane, Pontefract, WF8 4BB | Walking directions to BB Superstore |
| 0.2 mi | Queens Avenue Store | 14 Queens Avenue, Pontefract, WF8 4SD | Walking directions to Queens Avenue Store |
| 0.2 mi | Premier Wakefield Road Stores | 205 Wakefield Road, Pontefract, WF8 4HD | Walking directions to Premier Wakefield Road Stores |
| 0.4 mi | Mill Hill Stores | 58 Mill Hill Lane, Pontefract, WF8 4JQ | Walking directions to Mill Hill 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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.