Postcode WF8 4JG 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 low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 42.4 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 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest medium park is Friarwood Valley Gardens.
Pontefract South West has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 26,996 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 18% least deprived areas in England.
Pontefract South West has a low crime rate, with approximately 42.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 0.8% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WF8 4JG.
Pontefract South West near WF8 4JG 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 £230,000 in Pontefract South area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £2,270,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 52 | £365,000 |
| Flats | 1 | £180,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 74 | £199,975 |
| Terraced | 19 | £180,000 |
10 years price trend in Pontefract South
In the WF8 4JG postcode area, located within Pontefract South West, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.