WF8 2PJ is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (WF8) is called the outward code. The part after the space (2PJ) is called the inward code. The letters C, I, K, M, O and V are not allowed in the inward code. In addition to the inward and outward code, the postcode can be broken up into four parts:
- Postal Area. In our case WF which means Wakefield.
- Postal District. In our case WF8.
- Postal Sector. In our case WF8 2.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case PJ.
The regional mail center for the post area WF is the Yorkshire Distribution Centre, which is located at Silkstone House, Express Way, Wakefield Europort, NORMANTON, WF6 2XX.
The final port of call for any post addressed to the WF8 2PJ postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is PONTEFRACT DO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the WF8 2PJ postcode have the street address of Darkfield Lane
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the WF8 2PJ postcode is home to a bustling 65 residents!
It is situated within the post town of PONTEFRACT within the old postal county of Yorkshire.
WF8 2PJ is within the town of Pontefract.
The WF8 2PJ postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in WF8 2PJ are houses. Of these houses, most are semi-detached.
Most properties in WF8 2PJ are owned by the occupiers with the rest being social housing.
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| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 100% |
| Commercial | 0% |
| Public | 0% |
Telephone Area Code for WF8 2PJ
The telephone area code for WF8 2PJ is 01977 Pontefract.
Map Coordinates for WF8 2PJ
| Latitude | 53.7066589115 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -1.29144386456 |
Weather Forecast for WF8 2PJ
Wed 8th May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Light rain shower (day) | 18.0°C (feels like 17.0°C) | 30.00% | SSW 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Cloudy | 18.0°C (feels like 17.0°C) | 5.00% | WSW 4 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 5.00% | WNW 7 mph |
Thu 9th May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 5.00% | W 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 5.00% | W 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 4.00% | W 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 4.00% | W 4 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 18.0°C (feels like 18.0°C) | 3.00% | W 4 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 20.0°C (feels like 19.0°C) | 3.00% | W 4 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 20.0°C (feels like 19.0°C) | 3.00% | WNW 4 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 4.00% | NW 4 mph |
Fri 10th May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 4.00% | NW 2 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 4.00% | WNW 2 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 4.00% | WSW 2 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 17.0°C (feels like 17.0°C) | 4.00% | SSE 2 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 20.0°C (feels like 19.0°C) | 4.00% | S 4 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 21.0°C (feels like 20.0°C) | 5.00% | SSE 4 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 20.0°C (feels like 19.0°C) | 2.00% | SSE 4 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 1.00% | SE 7 mph |
Sat 11th May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Clear night | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 0.00% | SSE 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 0.00% | SSE 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Sunny day | 13.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 0.00% | SSE 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Sunny day | 18.0°C (feels like 18.0°C) | 0.00% | SSE 4 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 21.0°C (feels like 19.0°C) | 1.00% | SSE 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 22.0°C (feels like 20.0°C) | 2.00% | SSE 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 20.0°C (feels like 19.0°C) | 2.00% | SE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Clear night | 16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 0.00% | SE 7 mph |
Sun 12th May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Clear night | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 0.00% | SE 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 1.00% | SE 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Sunny day | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 1.00% | ESE 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 17.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 3.00% | SE 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 20.0°C (feels like 19.0°C) | 8.00% | SE 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 21.0°C (feels like 19.0°C) | 13.00% | SSE 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 19.0°C (feels like 17.0°C) | 11.00% | SSE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 11.00% | SSE 7 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the WF8 2PJ Postcode?
Download Speeds For WF8 2PJ
| Average Mbps | 110.700 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 52.500 |
| Maximum Mbps | 593.000 |
WF8 2PJ has an average download speed of 110.7 Megabits per second (Mbps).
714 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
74% of postcodes (873,893) have slower broadband speeds.
26% of postcodes (310,034) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For WF8 2PJ
| Average Mbps | 15.500 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 11.900 |
| Maximum Mbps | 39.000 |
WF8 2PJ has an average upload speed of 15.5 Megabits per second (Mbps).
11,014 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
70% of postcodes (826,640) have slower upload speeds.
29% of postcodes (346,987) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of WF8 2PJ Postcode
England Primary Schools
Brotherton and Byram Community Primary Academy
Address: Brotherton and Byram Community Primary Academy, Low Street, Brotherton, Knottingley, West Yorkshire, WF11 9HQ
Distance: 1.47 miles
Contact: 01977355020
The Vale Primary Academy
Address: The Vale Primary Academy, Ferrybridge Road, Knottingley, West Yorkshire, WF11 8JF
Distance: 1.27 miles
Contact: 01977722485
Willow Green Academy
Address: Willow Green Academy, Hampden Close, Ferrybridge, Knottingley, West Yorkshire, WF11 8PT
Distance: 0.64 miles
Contact: 01977722487
Orchard Head Junior and Infant and Nursery School
Address: Orchard Head Junior and Infant and Nursery School, Orchard Head Lane, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 2NJ
Distance: 0.26 miles
Contact: 01977723495
Cherry Tree Academy
Address: Cherry Tree Academy, Cobblers Lane, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 2HN
Distance: 0.93 miles
Contact: 01977704138
Holy Family and St Michael's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Address: Holy Family and St Michael's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy, Cobblers Lane, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 2HN
Distance: 0.93 miles
Contact: 01977798303
Cherry Tree Academy
Address: Cherry Tree Academy, Cobblers Lane, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 2HN
Distance: 0.93 miles
Contact:
De Lacy Primary School
Address: De Lacy Primary School, Chequerfield Lane, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 2TG
Distance: 1.22 miles
Contact: 01977722620
St Giles C of E Academy
Address: St Giles C of E Academy, St Giles C of E Academy, Skinner Lane, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 1HG
Distance: 1.01 miles
Contact: 01977794179
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Address: St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Newgate, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 4AA
Distance: 1.50 miles
Contact:
England Higher Schools
New College Pontefract
Address: New College Pontefract, Park Lane, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 4QR
Distance: 1.61 miles
Contact: 01977702139
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near WF8 2PJ
P R JONES AND ASSOCIATES
Address: 134 SOUTHGATE, PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF8 1QT
Distance: 1.10 miles
Contact: :
PONTEFRACT DENTAL CLINIC
Address: TRINITY STREET, PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF8 1EY
Distance: 1.16 miles
Contact: :
ONE SMILE DENTAL - PONTEFRACT
Address: 11-15 HORSEFAIR, PONTEFRACT, WF8 1PE
Distance: 1.21 miles
Contact: :
ELLIS DENTAL PRACTICE LIMITED
Address: 18 BEASTFAIR, PONTEFRACT, WF8 1AW
Distance: 1.35 miles
Contact: :
CORNMARKET (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 14 CORNMARKET, PONTEFRACT, WF8 1BJ
Distance: 1.36 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: BELKS COURT, PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF8 1DF
Distance: 1.39 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near WF8 2PJ
ALLIED PHARMACY FERRYBRIDGE
Address: 6 HIGH STREET, FERRYBRIDGE, KNOTTINGLEY, WF11 8NQ
Distance: 1.05 miles
Contact: tel: 01977 672522
COHENS CHEMIST
Address: NORTHGATE, PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF8 1HJ
Distance: 1.08 miles
Contact: tel: 01977 709408
MEDICHEM PHARMACY
Address: THE STUART ROAD SURGERY, STUART ROAD, PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF8 4PQ
Distance: 1.34 miles
Contact: tel: 01977 791883
BOOTS
Address: 3-5 BEASTFAIR, PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF8 1AL
Distance: 1.38 miles
Contact: tel: 01977 703719
FRIARWOOD PHARMACY
Address: CARLETON GLEN, PONTEFRACT, WF8 1SU
Distance: 1.42 miles
Contact: tel: 01977 703667
HILL TOP PHARMACY
Address: 5 HEADLANDS LANE, KNOTTINGLEY, WF11 0LA
Distance: 1.44 miles
Contact: tel: 01977 671909
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near WF8 2PJ
NORTHGATE SURGERY
Address: NORTHGATE, PONTEFRACT, WF8 1NF
Distance: 1.15 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (PONTEFRACT)
Address: 15 WOOLMARKET, PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF8 1AZ
Distance: 1.26 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (PONTEFRACT)
Address: 14 WOOLMARKET, PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF8 1AZ
Distance: 1.26 miles
Contact: :
BROSGILL OPTICIANS - PONTEFRACT
Address: 4 MARKET PLACE, PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF8 1AX
Distance: 1.28 miles
Contact: :
SITE FOR SORE EYES (PONTEFRACT)
Address: 19 FRONT STREET, PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF8 1DA
Distance: 1.40 miles
Contact: :
BAYFIELDS OPTICIANS (PONTEFRACT)
Address: 32 ROPERGATE, PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF8 1LY
Distance: 1.44 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near WF8 2PJ
FERRYBRIDGE MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 8-10 HIGH STREET, KNOTTINGLEY, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF11 8NQ
Distance: 1.05 miles
Contact: :
NORTHGATE SURGERY
Address: NORTHGATE SURGERY, NORTHGATE, PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF8 1NF
Distance: 1.15 miles
Contact: tel: 01977 703635
STUART ROAD
Address: THE SURGERY, STUART ROAD, PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF8 4PQ
Distance: 1.34 miles
Contact: tel: 01977 703437
FRIARWOOD SURGERY
Address: CARLETON GLEN, PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF8 1SU
Distance: 1.42 miles
Contact: tel: 01977 704777
ELIZABETH COURT SURGERY
Address: ELIZABETH DRIVE, CASTLEFORD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF10 3TG
Distance: 1.49 miles
Contact: :
CASTLEFORD (LVS) - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: 175 FRYSTON ROAD, CASTLEFORD, WF10 3LP
Distance: 1.58 miles
Contact: :
Transport Links near WF8 2PJ
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: WF8 2PJ
- Pontefract Monkhill
Pontefract Monkhill station, Monkhill Lane, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 2NXDistance: 0.99 milesDriving Time: 2.40 minutes - Pontefract Baghill
Pontefract Baghill station, Station Lane, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 1RBDistance: 1.53 milesDriving Time: 3.62 minutes - Knottingley
Knottingley station, Hilltop, Knottingley, West Yorkshire, WF11 8EDDistance: 2.15 milesDriving Time: 4.80 minutes - Pontefract Tanshelf
Pontefract Tanshelf station, Park Road, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 4QADistance: 2.21 milesDriving Time: 5.03 minutes - Glasshoughton
Glasshoughton station, Colorado Way, Glasshoughton, West Yorkshire, WF10 4TADistance: 3.05 milesDriving Time: 6.98 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near WF8 2PJ
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near WF8 2PJ
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the WF8 2PJ Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Normanton, Pontefract and Castleford Co Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Yvette Cooper |
| Political Party | Labour |
What Council is the WF8 2PJ Postcode in?
The Council for this Postcode is Wakefield District Council, who are a Unitary authority. This means that they are responsible for providing education, libraries and maintaining highways as well as normal council duties such as council tax, rubbish collection, housing, environmental health and planning.
You can visit the website for Wakefield District at the following link Wakefield District.How much is the Council Tax?
Wakefield District Council is responsible for collecting council tax. This will vary depending on which council tax band the property falls within. You can check the council tax band at the gov.uk website.
Once you know the council tax band you can view how much Wakefield District charge for that band by visiting the The Council Tax section of their website.
Planning Applications
When moving house to a new post code it is worth checking out what will be built in the neighbourhood.
Few people want to live next door to a building site, have their garden overlooked or have the views from their property ruined.
Visit the local planning department and search for planning applications in this postcode granted within the last three years or still awaiting a decision. This will give an indication of what could still be built.
Where can I find out where the nearest Library to the WF8 2PJ Postcode is?
Libraries are the responsibility of Wakefield council
Visit the link for more information. Please note that some councils outsource library services to private companies and community groups ran by volunteers.
Libraries and local historyHouse Sales in WF8 2PJ
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | £75,000 | £80,000 | £77,500 | 2 |
| 2014 | £52,000 | £75,000 | £63,500 | 2 |
| 2015 | £75,000 | £81,500 | £78,250 | 2 |
| 2017 | £100,000 | £100,000 | £100,000 | 1 |
| 2022 | £155,000 | £126,000 | £140,500 | 2 |
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Postcodes near the WF8 2PJ Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the WF8 2PJ Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Aldi, Baileygate Industrial Estate, South Baileygate, PONTEFRACT, WF8 2LN | 1.42 miles | Directions from WF8 2PJ to Aldi |
| Morrisons, Stuart Road, PONTEFRACT, WF8 1BT | 2.02 miles | Directions from WF8 2PJ to Morrisons |
| Iceland, Stuart Road, PONTEFRACT, WF8 4PQ | 2.15 miles | Directions from WF8 2PJ to Iceland |
| Tesco, Cornmarket, PONTEFRACT, WF8 1BJ | 2.19 miles | Directions from WF8 2PJ to Tesco |
| Morrisons, Marine Villa Road, KNOTTINGLEY, WF11 8ER | 2.71 miles | Directions from WF8 2PJ to Morrisons |
What Popular Restaurants are near the WF8 2PJ Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Unit 12, Xscape, Junction 32 Of M62, Castleford, WF10 1AD | 2.02 miles | Directions from WF8 2PJ to Unit 12, Xscape, Junction 32 Of M62 |
| Junction 33, M62 Motorway, Knottingley, WF11 0AF | 4.45 miles | Directions from WF8 2PJ to Junction 33, M62 Motorway |
| Wakefield Trinity Walk Sm, Wakefield, WF1 1QR | 8.47 miles | Directions from WF8 2PJ to Wakefield Trinity Walk Sm |
| Lakeside Way, Leeds, LS9 0AS | 8.65 miles | Directions from WF8 2PJ to Lakeside Way |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Park Road Retail Park, Park Road, PONTEFRACT, WF8 4PR | 1.31 miles | Directions from WF8 2PJ to McDonald's, Park Road Retail Park, Park Road, PONTEFRACT, WF8 4PR |
| McDonald's, Colorado Way, CASTLEFORD, WF10 4TA | 2.07 miles | Directions from WF8 2PJ to McDonald's, Colorado Way, CASTLEFORD, WF10 4TA |
| McDonald's, Stile Hill Way, Colton, LEEDS, LS15 9JH | 8.22 miles | Directions from WF8 2PJ to McDonald's, Stile Hill Way, Colton, LEEDS, LS15 9JH |
| McDonald's, Snow Hill Way, WAKEFIELD, WF1 2UZ | 8.84 miles | Directions from WF8 2PJ to McDonald's, Snow Hill Way, WAKEFIELD, WF1 2UZ |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Cornmarket, PONTEFRACT, WF8 1BJ | 1.36 miles | Directions from WF8 2PJ to KFC Pontefract - Cornmarket |
| KFC, Colorado Way, CASTLEFORD, WF10 4TA | 2.07 miles | Directions from WF8 2PJ to KFC Glasshoughton - Colorado Way |
| KFC, Yew Tree Lane, LEEDS, LS15 9JD | 8.28 miles | Directions from WF8 2PJ to KFC Colton Mill - Stile Hill Way |
| KFC, Temple Newsam Park, LEEDS, LS15 0AE | 8.71 miles | Directions from WF8 2PJ to KFC Leeds - Skelton Lake Services |
| KFC, Westgate Retail & Leisure Park, Ings Road, WAKEFIELD, WF2 9SD | 8.99 miles | Directions from WF8 2PJ to KFC Wakefield - Westgate Retail Park |