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The WF8 3 Pontefract Postcode Sector
The WF8 3 postcode sector lies where the three counties of North Yorkshire, South Yorkshire, and West Yorkshire meet.
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the WF8 3 postcode sector is home to a bustling 6,137 residents!
Given that each sector allows for 400 unique postcode combinations. Letters C, I, K, M, O and V are not allowed in the last two letters of a postcode. With 230 postcodes already in use, this leaves 170 units available.
The largest settlement in the WF8 3 postal code is PONTEFRACT followed by Darrington, and Kirk Smeaton.
The WF8 3 Postcode shares a border with WF8 4 (PONTEFRACT), WF9 1 (Upton, Badsworth, PONTEFRACT), WF11 0 (KNOTTINGLEY, Cridling Stubbs, Ferrybridge), DN6 9 (Norton, Campsall, Womersley), WF7 5 (Featherstone, PONTEFRACT), WF7 7 (Ackworth), WF8 2 (PONTEFRACT) and DN6 8 (Carcroft, Skellow, DONCASTER).
Map of the WF8 3 Postcode Sector
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The sector is within the post town of PONTEFRACT.
WF8 3 is a postcode sector within the WF8 postcode district which is within the WF Wakefield postcode area.
The Royal Mail delivery office for the WF8 3 postal sector is the Pontefract Delivery Office.
The area of the WF8 3 postcode sector is 17.86 square miles which is 46.26 square kilometres or 11,430.05 square acres.
The WF8 3 postcode sector is crossed by the A1M Major A road.
The WF8 3 postcode sector is crossed by the A1 Major A road.
Waterways within the WF8 3 postcode sector include the River Went.
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Street List for WF8 3
ACKWORTH BRIDLE ROAD
EAST HARDWICK, Pontefract, West Yorkshire
Restricted Local Access Road USRN:41805664
CAUSEWAY GARTH LANE
THORPE AUDLIN, Pontefract, West Yorkshire
Restricted Local Access Road USRN:41806030
MOURNING FIELD LANE
THORPE AUDLIN, Pontefract, West Yorkshire
Restricted Local Access Road USRN:41805730
WEST PARK HOMES GREAT NORTH ROAD
DARRINGTON, Pontefract, West Yorkshire
Restricted Local Access Road USRN:41804350
Weather Forecast for WF8 3
Weather Forecast for Pontefract
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Cloudy | 29.0°C (feels like 27.0°C) | 13.00% | S 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 27.0°C (feels like 26.0°C) | 14.00% | SSW 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Clear night | 22.0°C (feels like 22.0°C) | 8.00% | S 7 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Clear night | 20.0°C (feels like 19.0°C) | 6.00% | SSW 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | 17.0°C (feels like 17.0°C) | 6.00% | SSW 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Sunny day | 18.0°C (feels like 18.0°C) | 4.00% | SW 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 21.0°C (feels like 20.0°C) | 3.00% | WSW 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 24.0°C (feels like 22.0°C) | 6.00% | WSW 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Sunny day | 24.0°C (feels like 22.0°C) | 7.00% | WSW 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Sunny day | 22.0°C (feels like 20.0°C) | 6.00% | W 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Clear night | 19.0°C (feels like 18.0°C) | 3.00% | W 7 mph |
Schools and Places of Education Within the WF8 3 Postcode Sector
Carleton High School
Academy converter
Green Lane, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 3NW
Head: Mrs Shaheen Shariff
Ofsted Rating: Good
Inspection: 2019-07-05 (2178 days ago)
Website: Visit Carleton High School Website
Phone: 01977781555
Number of Pupils: 1025
Carleton Park Junior and Infant School
Academy sponsor led
Moxon Close, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 3PT
Head: Mr Joe Ayre
Ofsted Rating: Good
Inspection: 2019-07-11 (2172 days ago)
Website: Visit Carleton Park Junior and Infant School Website
Phone: 01977722615
Number of Pupils: 205
Darrington Church of England Primary School
Academy converter
Denby Crest, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 3SB
Head: Headteacher Christopher Lunn
Ofsted Rating: Good
Inspection: 2019-11-20 (2040 days ago)
Website: Visit Darrington Church of England Primary School Website
Phone: 01977232320
Number of Pupils: 126
Kirk Smeaton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Voluntary controlled school
Main Street, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 3JY
Head: Mrs Hannah Cuddy
Ofsted Rating: Good
Inspection: 2023-02-08 (864 days ago)
Website: Visit Kirk Smeaton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Website
Phone: 01977620497
Number of Pupils: 117
The Rookeries Carleton Junior and Infant School
Academy converter
Carleton Road, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 3NP
Head: Mr David Dunn
Ofsted Rating: Good
Inspection: 2023-01-11 (892 days ago)
Website: Visit The Rookeries Carleton Junior and Infant School Website
Phone: 01977600368
Number of Pupils: 315
House Prices in the WF8 3 Postcode Sector
| Type of Property | 2018 Average | 2018 Sales | 2017 Average | 2017 Sales | 2016 Average | 2016 Sales | 2015 Average | 2015 Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £332,844 | 68 | £294,692 | 59 | £298,105 | 51 | £273,853 | 46 |
| Semi-Detached | £171,000 | 27 | £164,607 | 35 | £176,032 | 31 | £171,885 | 39 |
| Terraced | £218,750 | 5 | £150,221 | 12 | £161,112 | 13 | £156,625 | 14 |
| Flats | £125,000 | 1 | £135,000 | 1 | £121,000 | 2 | £126,875 | 4 |
Important Postcodes WF8 3 in the Postcode Sector
WF8 3JY is the postcode for Kirk Smeaton C of E Primary School, Main Street
WF8 3NP is the postcode for THE ROOKERIES CARLETON JUNIOR AND INFANT SCHOOL, CARLETON ROAD, and The Rookeries Carleton Junior & Infant School, Carleton Road
WF8 3NW is the postcode for DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY, Carleton Community High School, Green Lane, TEACHING BLOCK, Carleton Community High School, Green Lane, SCIENCE BLOCK, Carleton Community High School, Green Lane, MAIN SCHOOL, Carleton Community High School, Green Lane, ANNEXE BLOCK, Carleton Community High School, Green Lane, and Pontefract Young Persons Centre, Green Lane
WF8 3PT is the postcode for CARLETON PARK JUNIOR AND INFANT SCHOOL, MOXON CLOSE, and Carleton Park Junior & Infant School, Moxon Close
WF8 3SB is the postcode for Darrington Pre School, Denby Crest
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