Postcode WF8 4GU 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 South West area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 106.2 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 Tanshelf located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, closest large park is Pontefract Park.
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 106.2 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 222 ft away from WF8 4GU.
Pontefract South West near WF8 4GU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 284 recent sales, the median property price is £210,000 in Pontefract North area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £480,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 63 | £280,000 |
| Flats | 15 | £95,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 158 | £195,000 |
| Terraced | 48 | £176,500 |
10 years price trend in Pontefract North
In the WF8 4GU postcode area, located within Pontefract South West, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.