Postcode Analysis Wakefield, Yorkshire and The Humber

WF8 1EF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WF8 1EF.

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Population

189

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Avg Age

31

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Avg Income

£ 33,500 /yr

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Employed

64%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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1/10
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6/10
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5/10
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10/10
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3/10
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6/10
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10/10
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7/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. WF8 1EF spans multiple life stages — average age 31, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WF8 1EF is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.2km from Friar Wood Hill in Pontefract. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Pontefract South ward and the Normanton, Pontefract and Castleford constituency.

This is a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. During the day, manufacturing, energy and utilities. The community skews young professional (average age 31) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. Employment levels are high (52% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 131 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. 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 1EF are sourced from Output Area E00180088 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WF8 1EF. The average age is 31.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.1%
Asian / British Asian3.2%
Black / African / Caribbean2.6%
Other / Mixed2.1%

Economic Activity

64%Active
FT: 52%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around WF8 1EF is above average at 131 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.

Violence and sexual offences235
Anti-social behaviour83
Shoplifting73
Public order58
Criminal damage and arson44

school Local Schools

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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding245 pupils0.6 km
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Harewood Centre Nursery School

Good77 pupils0.7 km
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The King's School

Good1022 pupils0.7 km
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Carleton Park Junior and Infant School

Good212 pupils0.8 km
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St Giles C of E Academy

Good338 pupils0.8 km
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Halfpenny Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School

Good443 pupils1.0 km
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Larks Hill Junior and Infant School

Good209 pupils1.1 km
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De Lacy Primary School

Requires Improvement329 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

38 nearby
  • Carleton Stores0.2 km
  • Cheese Board0.4 km
  • Coopland & Son (Scarborough) Ltd0.4 km
  • Finkle Mini Market0.5 km
  • Hariboland0.6 km
  • + 33 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

44 nearby
  • Cromwells Tea Room0.3 km
  • Blondies Brewhouse & Bakes0.4 km
  • Lunch With Us0.4 km
  • Market Hall Cafe0.4 km
  • Mid Yorkshire Hospitals Staff & Visitor Catering0.2 km
  • + 39 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

29 nearby
  • Barley Mow Hotel0.5 km
  • Bigfellas @ 130.4 km
  • Carleton0.9 km
  • Golden Ball Public House0.5 km
  • Tap And Barrel0.6 km
  • + 24 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • ASDA0.7 km
  • Iceland0.7 km
  • Aldi1.0 km
  • Farmfoods Freezer Centre0.6 km
  • Home Bargains0.4 km
  • + 2 more
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Takeaway Shop

31 nearby
  • Berries0.5 km
  • Chilly's0.5 km
  • Horners Bakery0.7 km
  • Knights of Pontefract0.5 km
  • Lucky 70.5 km
  • + 26 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Pontefract0.4 km
  • Pontefract Baghill0.5 km
  • Pontefract Tanshelf1.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Friarwood Surgery0.1 km
  • Friarwood Surgery0.1 km
  • Pontefract Hospital0.2 km
  • Carleton Stores0.2 km
  • Carleton Stores0.2 km