Postcode WF8 4HA 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 very high crime levels, with around 123.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Pontefract North West is £35,800 per year. The nearest station is Pontefract Tanshelf located about 0.8 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
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 very high crime rate, with approximately 123.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 71.6% 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 of residents in Pontefract North West is £35,800 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 293 ft away from WF8 4HA.
Pontefract North West near WF8 4HA 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Pontefract Tanshelf | N/A | Walking directions to Pontefract Tanshelf |
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 4HA postcode area, located within Pontefract North West, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF8 4HA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Queens Avenue Store | 14 Queens Avenue, Pontefract, WF8 4SD | Walking directions to Queens Avenue Store |
| 0.3 mi | Premier Wakefield Road Stores | 205 Wakefield Road, Pontefract, WF8 4HD | Walking directions to Premier Wakefield Road Stores |
| 0.3 mi | BB Superstore | 80 Love Lane, Pontefract, WF8 4BB | Walking directions to BB Superstore |
| 0.4 mi | Mill Hill Stores | 58 Mill Hill Lane, Pontefract, WF8 4JQ | Walking directions to Mill Hill Stores |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.