WF8 1ET is an up-and-coming urban area on Paradise Fields, 0.1km from Northgate in Pontefract. Administratively it sits within Pontefract North ward and the Normanton, Pontefract and Castleford constituency.
The people who live in WF8 1ET are typical of residents in this subgroup are typically single or divorced eu-born migrants who live alone. many are aged 25 to 44 and are employed in sales and customer service occupations or are process, plant and machine operatives. a higher than group average proportion identify with the white ethnic group or other asian ethnicities, and many do not speak english very well or well. housing is principally in flats in the social or private rented sector, with households typically overcrowded, and home ownership rare. Outside of residential hours, manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. At 40 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers.
Safety: Crime rates are high (143 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for WF8 1ET are sourced from Output Area E00059692 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PARADISE FIELDS, WF8 1ET House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PARADISE FIELDS, WF8 1ET.
318
40
£ 35,800 /yr
60%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. WF8 1ET spans multiple life stages — average age 40, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WF8 1ET. The average age is 39.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near WF8 1ET are high at 143 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Giles C of E Academy
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Harewood Centre Nursery School
Cherry Tree Academy
Holy Family and St Michael's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Halfpenny Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School
Orchard Head Junior and Infant and Nursery School
De Lacy Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
37 nearby- Fletcher And Goode Ltd0.5 km
- Kiosk0.5 km
- Liquorice N Allsorts0.7 km
- Mill Dam Bargain0.4 km
- News Affair0.6 km
- + 32 more
Pub, NightClub
28 nearby- Ambience0.6 km
- Bar Liquid0.5 km
- Beastfair Vaults0.6 km
- Duke of Milan0.6 km
- Head Hunters Gentlemen Quarters0.5 km
- + 23 more
Restaurant, Cafe
47 nearby- Abduls0.7 km
- Admiral Casino0.4 km
- Al-Jamil Balti Restaurant0.6 km
- Alleyc'Zam0.7 km
- Angies Cafe0.4 km
- + 42 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Aldi0.6 km
- Farmfoods Freezer Centre0.2 km
- Home Bargains0.4 km
- Home Bargains0.8 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.6 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
29 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.3 km
- Gillygate Fisheries0.5 km
- Greggs0.5 km
- Kensushi Japanese Kitchen0.5 km
- Lanes Fish & Chips0.9 km
- + 24 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Tower House Guest House0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Pontefract Monkhill0.4 km
- Pontefract Baghill0.6 km
- Pontefract0.6 km
Bus Stops
- Northgate0.1 km
- Northgate0.1 km
- Skinner Lane Northgate Lodge0.2 km
- Skinner Lane Northgate Lodge0.2 km
- Bus Station stand E0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WF81ET · Data under Open Government Licence