The WF8 postcode district is a postal district located in the WF Wakefield postcode area with a population of 36,084 residents according to the 2021 England and Wales Census.
The area of the WF8 postcode district is 23.55 square miles which is 61.00 square kilometres or 15,072.86 acres.
Currently, the WF8 district has about 1006 postcode units spread across 4 geographic postcode sectors.
Given that each sector allows for 400 unique postcode combinations, the district has a capacity of 1,600 postcodes. With 1006 postcodes already in use, this leaves 594 units available.
The largest settlement in the WF8 postal code is PONTEFRACT followed by Darrington, and Kirk Smeaton.
The WF8 Postcode shares a border with WF10 (CASTLEFORD, Allerton Bywater, Ledston), WF11 (KNOTTINGLEY, Byram, Brotherton), WF7 (Featherstone, Ackworth, Streethouse), WF9 (South Elmsall, Hemsworth, South Kirkby) and DN6 (Askern, Woodlands, Carcroft).
In the WF8 postcode district, the primary settlement is Pontefract, located in the county of West Yorkshire, which has the highest count of 208. Other significant settlements within this district include Carleton, Darrington, East Hardwick, Kirk Smeaton, Little Smeaton, Stapleton, Thorpe Audlin, and Wentbridge. These settlements are also located in West Yorkshire and have varying counts. Furthermore, the most significant post town in this district, also with the highest postcode count, is Pontefract.
For the district WF8, we have data on 5 postcode sectors. Here's a breakdown: The sector WF8 1, covers Pontefract in West Yorkshire. The sector WF8 2, covers Pontefract in West Yorkshire. The sector WF8 3, covers Pontefract and Darrington and Thorpe Audlin in West Yorkshire. The sector WF8 4, covers Pontefract in West Yorkshire. The sector WF8 9 is non-geographic. It's often designated for PO Boxes, large organisations, or special services.
Map of the WF8 Postcode District
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When it comes to local government, postal geography often disregards political borders. However, for a breakdown in the WF8 District: the district mostly encompasses the Wakefield District (B) (989 postcodes), followed by the North Yorkshire area (32 postcodes), and finally, the Doncaster District (B) area (3 postcodes).
Recent House Sales in WF8
| Date | Price | Address |
|---|---|---|
| 17/10/2023 | £182,000 | Drawbridge Avenue, Pontefract, WF8 2YP |
| 06/10/2023 | £285,000 | Stonegate Drive, Pontefract, WF8 4NA |
| 06/10/2023 | £215,000 | Drawbridge Close, Pontefract, WF8 2YQ |
| 06/10/2023 | £499,000 | Maple Grove, Pontefract, WF8 3QW |
| 29/09/2023 | £100,000 | Kingsway, Pontefract, WF8 1JN |
| 19/09/2023 | £110,000 | Lakeside Meadows, Pontefract, WF8 1SS |
| 15/09/2023 | £112,500 | King Street, Pontefract, WF8 4AH |
| 13/09/2023 | £400,000 | Bluebell Court, Pontefract, WF8 4FX |
| 08/09/2023 | £153,000 | St Ives Close, Pontefract, WF8 1RP |
| 08/09/2023 | £172,500 | Stumpcross Lane, Pontefract, WF8 2FE |
Where is the WF8 Postcode District?
The WF8 postcode district, which belongs to the town of Pontefract, is located in the North East of England. It is situated near several towns, including Knottingley to the North, Castleford to the North West, Wakefield to the West, Barnsley to the South West, Mexborough to the South, and Doncaster to the South East. The district is approximately 156.6 miles away from the center of London.
The district covers the post towns of KNOTTINGLEY, PONTEFRACT.
The sector has postcodes within the nation of England.
The WF8 Postcode District is covers the following regions.
- Wakefield - West Yorkshire - Yorkshire and The Humber
- North Yorkshire CC - North Yorkshire - Yorkshire and The Humber
- Barnsley, Doncaster and Rotherham - South Yorkshire - Yorkshire and The Humber
Weather Forecast for WF8
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 3.00% | E 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 4.00% | E 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 7.00% | ENE 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 3.00% | ENE 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 20.0°C (feels like 19.0°C) | 3.00% | ESE 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 22.0°C (feels like 19.0°C) | 33.00% | ESE 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 19.0°C (feels like 18.0°C) | 10.00% | ESE 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 11.00% | ESE 7 mph |
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Clear night | 13.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 4.00% | E 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 12.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 7.00% | ESE 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 8.00% | SSE 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 17.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 9.00% | SSE 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 18.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 12.00% | S 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 19.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 12.00% | SSE 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 17.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 19.00% | SSE 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Overcast | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 25.00% | SE 11 mph |
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
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| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Heavy rain | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 74.00% | SE 11 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Light rain | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 55.00% | SE 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Light rain | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 55.00% | SE 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Light rain | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 53.00% | SSE 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Light rain shower (day) | 16.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 44.00% | SE 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Heavy rain shower (day) | 17.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 56.00% | SSE 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 16.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 17.00% | SSE 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Clear night | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 7.00% | SSE 9 mph |
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 2.00% | SSE 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 3.00% | SE 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 6.00% | SSE 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 11.00% | SSE 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 17.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 32.00% | SSE 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 17.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 34.00% | SSE 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 33.00% | SSE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Clear night | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 2.00% | SSE 7 mph |
| Postcode Sector | Delivery Office |
|---|---|
| WF8 1 | Pontefract Delivery Office |
| WF8 2 | Pontefract Delivery Office |
| WF8 3 | Pontefract Delivery Office |
| WF8 4 | Pontefract Delivery Office |
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Tourist Attractions within the WF8 Postcode Area
We found 2 visitor attractions within the WF8 postcode area
| Pontefract Museum |
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| Museums & Art Galleries |
| Museum and / or Art Gallery |
| View Pontefract Museum on Google Maps |
| Treasurer's House (Wess) |
| Historic Properties |
| Historic House / House and Garden / Palace |
| View Treasurer's House (Wess) on Google Maps |
Current Monthly Rental Prices
| # Bedrooms | Min Price | Max Price | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | £525 | £600 | £556 |
| 2 | £625 | £1,300 | £809 |
| 3 | £650 | £1,100 | £838 |
| 4 | £850 | £1,300 | £1,100 |
| 5 | £1,500 | £1,500 | £1,500 |
Current House Prices
| # Bedrooms | Min Price | Max Price | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| £400,000 | £2,000,000 | £1,200,000 | |
| 1 | £5,000 | £90,000 | £46,500 |
| 2 | £60,000 | £260,000 | £141,150 |
| 3 | £90,000 | £1,250,000 | £252,919 |
| 4 | £250,000 | £1,100,000 | £389,999 |
| 5 | £280,000 | £995,000 | £596,000 |
| 6 | £550,000 | £3,500,000 | £1,486,250 |
| 7 | £260,000 | £900,000 | £653,333 |
| 9 | £1,000,000 | £1,000,000 | £1,000,000 |
Estate Agents who Operate in the WF8 District
| Logo | Name | Brand Name | Address | Contact Number | Total Properties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Pontefract | William H. Brown | 26 Market Place Pontefract WF8 1AT | 01977 805508 | 27 |
 | Pontefract | Enfields | 2 Alamo House, Sessions House Yard, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 1BN | 01977 805066 | 24 |
 | Pontefract | Reeds Rains | 24 Beastfair, Pontefract, WF8 1AW | 01977 802621 | 17 |
 | Pontefract | Logic Real Estate | 148 Southgate, Pontefract, WF8 1QT | 01977 802606 | 15 |
 | Pontefract | Richard Kendall | 15 Cornmarket, Pontefract, WF8 1AN | 01977 805524 | 13 |
Yearly House Price Averages for the WF8 Postcode District
| Type of Property | 2018 Average | 2018 Sales | 2017 Average | 2017 Sales | 2016 Average | 2016 Sales | 2015 Average | 2015 Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £255,144 | 291 | £250,224 | 339 | £249,293 | 253 | £239,075 | 263 |
| Semi-Detached | £138,038 | 352 | £141,871 | 360 | £134,581 | 303 | £124,692 | 282 |
| Terraced | £118,283 | 134 | £110,579 | 114 | £113,081 | 124 | £110,433 | 111 |
| Flats | £78,769 | 26 | £80,205 | 28 | £68,290 | 95 | £63,274 | 70 |