Postcode.Page

Postcode District

WF8

PONTEFRACT

West Yorkshire, Yorkshire, England

View summary

WF8 covers PONTEFRACT in West Yorkshire, Yorkshire.

Avg price £233,833
1yr change ▲ 1.4%
Crime 6% above avg
Schools 1 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
BUS
Average House Price

£233,833

▲ 1.4% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

19% below national avg

Crime Rate

86.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

6% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

17 schools

Broadband Speed

298 Mbps

Property Prices in WF8

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in WF8 is £233,833, which is 16% below the West Yorkshire average of £277,857.

Properties in WF8 cost 18.5% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in WF8 have risen 1.4% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Explore West Yorkshire postcodes or read the West Yorkshire house prices guide →

Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £340,520 426
Semi-detached £199,817 744
Terraced £161,925 273
Flat £94,971 95
All types £233,833 1597

5-Year Price History

£216K £223K £230K £237K £244K 2023 2024 2025

Looking to buy in WF8?

Compare mortgage rates for a £187K loan — free, no obligation.

Compare rates

Crime & Safety in WF8

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 86.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, WF8 has a crime rate 6% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

See how WF8 compares: safest areas in England & Wales →

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
40.6 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
2.5 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
2.9 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
9.3 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
12.5 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

Protect your home in WF8

Compare home insurance quotes from leading UK providers.

Compare quotes →

Schools in WF8

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

WF8 has 17 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Outstanding and 5 rated Good by Ofsted.

How Ofsted ratings affect house prices →

Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Harewood Centre Nursery School Nursery Not inspected mi
Kirk Smeaton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Primary Good mi
High Well School Other Not inspected mi
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Pontefract Primary Good mi
Larks Hill Junior and Infant School Primary Not inspected mi

1

Outstanding

5

Good

1

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

31,674

Population

67

Median Age

62%

Owner-Occupied

72%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
62.0%
Private rent
22.0%
Social rent
16.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in WF8 are 298.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

How broadband speeds affect house prices →

298.0 Mbps

Avg Download

54.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

95%

Superfast Coverage

71%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in WF8 is collected by Wakefield Council. The Band D rate is £1,638/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

WF

WF8 — PONTEFRACT

Area Summary

WF8 (PONTEFRACT) offers affordable property prices (£233,833, 19% below national average), 17 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (298 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

Average

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

What's your property in WF8 worth?

Get a free, no-obligation valuation from a local expert.

Get free valuation

Frequently Asked Questions about WF8 PONTEFRACT

What is the average house price in WF8 PONTEFRACT?
The average house price in WF8 (PONTEFRACT) is £233,833, based on 1597 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 19% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 1.4% over the past year.
Is WF8 PONTEFRACT a safe area to live?
Crime in WF8 is close to the national average at 86.0 crimes per 1,000 residents. The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (40.6 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (9.3 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of WF8 PONTEFRACT?
The population of WF8 (PONTEFRACT) is approximately 31,674 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 67 years. 62% of homes are owner-occupied, 22% are privately rented, and 16% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in WF8?
The average broadband download speed in WF8 is 298 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 95% of premises, ultrafast to 71%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in WF8 PONTEFRACT?
There are 17 schools in or near WF8. 35% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 5 Good. 1 school requires improvement.

Nearby Postcodes

Compare areas →

WF7

PONTEFRACT

£213K

▲ 4.5% YoY

WF9

PONTEFRACT

£209K

▼ 5.6% YoY

WF10

CASTLEFORD

£202K

▼ 0.8% YoY

Compare WF8 with nearby areas

WF8 vs WF7 WF8 vs WF9 WF8 vs WF10

Related property guides

UK Average House Prices

See how property prices compare across England and Wales.

Read guide →

West Yorkshire House Prices

Explore average prices, trends, and postcode breakdowns across West Yorkshire.

Read guide →

Safest Areas in England & Wales

Ranked by crime rate — find the lowest-crime places to live.

Read guide →