Postcode WF8 4JD 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 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 0.6 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest medium park is Friarwood Valley Gardens.
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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 278 ft away from WF8 4JD.
Pontefract South West near WF8 4JD has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 146 recent sales, the median property price is £218,000 in Pontefract South area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £2,270,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 48 | £365,000 |
| Flats | 1 | £180,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 75 | £195,000 |
| Terraced | 22 | £178,500 |
10 years price trend in Pontefract South
In the WF8 4JD postcode area, located within Pontefract South West, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.