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 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 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 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.
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.
The nearest station is Pontefract Tanshelf located about 0.1 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Pontefract Tanshelf | N/A | Walking directions to Pontefract Tanshelf |
| 0.6 mi | Pontefract Baghill | N/A | Walking directions to Pontefract Baghill |
| 0.7 mi | Pontefract Monkhill | N/A | Walking directions to Pontefract Monkhill |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Pontefract Park | Large | Walking directions to Pontefract Park |
| 0.4 mi | Friarwood Valley Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Friarwood Valley Gardens |
| 0.4 mi | Wakefield Road Park | Small | Walking directions to Wakefield Road Park |
Based on 299 recent sales, the median property price is £209,995 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 | 79 | £290,000 |
| Flats | 21 | £92,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 146 | £193,750 |
| Terraced | 53 | £155,000 |
10 year median 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.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF8 4GU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Asda | Halfpenny Lane, Pontefract, WF8 1NL | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco | 10 Cornmarket, Pontefract, WF8 1BJ | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.3 mi | Iceland | Stuart Road, Pontefract, WF8 4PQ | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.3 mi | Iceland | 2-4 Park Road, Pontefract, WF8 4PR | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.3 mi | M&S Foodhall | 9 Beastfair, Pontefract, WF8 1AL | Walking directions to M&S Foodhall |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.