WF2 8DS is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (WF2) is called the outward code. The part after the space (8DS) 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 WF2.
- Postal Sector. In our case WF2 8.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case DS.
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 WF2 8DS postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the WF2 8DS postcode have the street address of Park Avenue
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the WF2 8DS postcode is home to a bustling 46 residents!
WF2 8DS is within the city of Wakefield.
The WF2 8DS postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in WF2 8DS are houses. The remainder of residential properties consist of bungalows. Of these houses, most are mid-terraced. The remainder are end-terraced, detached and semi-detached. Of these bungalows, most are semi-detached. The remainder are detached.
Most properties in WF2 8DS are owned by the occupiers with the rest being privately rented.
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| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 100% |
| Commercial | 0% |
| Public | 0% |
Map Coordinates
| Latitude | 53.6753746942 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -1.50311230452 |
Weather Forecast
Weather Forecast for Wakefield
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Overcast | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 11.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Overcast | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 12.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Overcast | 17.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 15.00% | NE 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Cloudy | 18.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 9.00% | ENE 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 8.00% | NE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 8.00% | NE 9 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Overcast | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 11.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Overcast | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 12.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 11.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 10.00% | NE 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Sunny day | 19.0°C (feels like 17.0°C) | 10.00% | NE 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Sunny day | 19.0°C (feels like 17.0°C) | 5.00% | NE 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 4.00% | NE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Overcast | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 11.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Overcast | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 11.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Overcast | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 11.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Overcast | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 12.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Overcast | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 11.00% | NE 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 18.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 7.00% | NE 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 18.0°C (feels like 17.0°C) | 8.00% | NE 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 8.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Overcast | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 11.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Overcast | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 13.00% | NNE 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Overcast | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 13.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Overcast | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 15.00% | N 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Overcast | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 11.00% | N 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Overcast | 16.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 11.00% | N 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 8.00% | N 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 4.00% | NNW 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 12.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 4.00% | N 7 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like?
Download Speeds
| Average Mbps | 92.900 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 62.500 |
| Maximum Mbps | 331.000 |
WF2 8DS has an average download speed of 92.9 Megabits per second (Mbps).
754 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
63% of postcodes (741,888) have slower broadband speeds.
37% of postcodes (441,999) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds
| Average Mbps | 13.100 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 10.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 36.000 |
WF2 8DS has an average upload speed of 13.1 Megabits per second (Mbps).
11,385 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
46% of postcodes (546,279) have slower upload speeds.
53% of postcodes (626,977) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute Drive
England Primary Schools
Newton Hill Community School
Address: Newton Hill Community School, Leeds Road, Newton Hill, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 2HR
Distance: 1.68 miles
Contact: 01924303680
Sandal Magna Community Academy
Address: Sandal Magna Community Academy, Belle Vue Road, Agbrigg, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 5NF
Distance: 1.09 miles
Contact: 01924767080
Wakefield Greenhill Primary School
Address: Wakefield Greenhill Primary School, Greenhill Road, Eastmoor, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 4LU
Distance: 0.97 miles
Contact:
St Austin's Catholic Primary School
Address: St Austin's Catholic Primary School, Back Duke of York Street, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 3PF
Distance: 0.94 miles
Contact: 01924339435
Wakefield Pinders Primary (JIN) School
Address: Wakefield Pinders Primary (JIN) School, Eastmoor Road, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 3SQ
Distance: 1.08 miles
Contact: 01924303700
Wakefield St Marys Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Address: Wakefield St Marys Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Charles Street, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 4PE
Distance: 0.74 miles
Contact: 01924303625
Methodist Voluntary Controlled Junior, Infant and Nursery School: With Communication Resource
Address: Methodist Voluntary Controlled Junior, Infant and Nursery School: With Communication Resource, Field Lane, Thornes, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF2 7RU
Distance: 0.41 miles
Contact: 01924204940
Wakefield St Johns Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior and Infant School
Address: Wakefield St Johns Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior and Infant School, Belgravia Road, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 3JP
Distance: 1.00 miles
Contact: 01924369136
Wakefield Lawefield Primary School
Address: Wakefield Lawefield Primary School, Lawefield Lane, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF2 8ST
Distance: 0.36 miles
Contact: 01924291973
The Mount Junior Infant & Nursery School
Address: The Mount Junior Infant & Nursery School, The Mount, Thornes Road, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF2 8QW
Distance: 0.80 miles
Contact: 01924371738
Wakefield Flanshaw Junior and Infant School
Address: Wakefield Flanshaw Junior and Infant School, Flanshaw Road, Flanshaw, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF2 0AS
Distance: 1.11 miles
Contact: 01924290360
St Michael's CofE Academy
Address: St Michael's CofE Academy, Flanshaw Lane, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF2 9JA
Distance: 1.07 miles
Contact: 01924207340
Wakefield Snapethorpe Primary School
Address: Wakefield Snapethorpe Primary School, St George's Road, Lupset, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF2 8AA
Distance: 1.37 miles
Contact: 01924367396
English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Address: English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy, Dewsbury Road, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF2 9DD
Distance: 1.17 miles
Contact: 01924299244
England Higher Schools
Heart of Yorkshire Education Group
Address: Heart of Yorkshire Education Group, Margaret Street, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 2DH
Distance: 0.71 miles
Contact: 01924789789
CAPA College
Address: CAPA College, Mulberry Way, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 2QN
Distance: 0.56 miles
Contact: 01924583737
England Secondary Schools
Cathedral Academy
Address: Cathedral Academy, Thornes Road, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF2 8QF
Distance: 0.63 miles
Contact:
Nearest Dentists
SPACE DENTAL
Address: INTERNATIONAL HOUSE, TURNER WAY, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF2 8EF
Distance: 0.23 miles
Contact: http: HTTPS://SPACEDENTAL.CO.UK/
QUEEN STREET (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 5-13 QUEEN STREET, WAKEFIELD, WF1 1JR
Distance: 0.48 miles
Contact: :
MCM DENTAL SERVICES LTD
Address: 5 QUEEN STREET, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF1 1JR
Distance: 0.48 miles
Contact: :
TIME FOR TEETH HMP WAKEFIELD
Address: HMP PRISON, 5 LOVE LANE, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF2 9AG
Distance: 0.60 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 39-41 PETERSON ROAD, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF1 4DU
Distance: 0.69 miles
Contact: :
POLDENT DENTAL CARE
Address: 6 RISHWORTH STREET, WAKEFIELD, WF1 3BY
Distance: 0.70 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
TRINITY - PHARMACY PLUS HEALTH
Address: TRINITY MEDICAL CENTRE, THORNHILL STREET, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF1 1PG
Distance: 0.46 miles
Contact: tel: 01924 373062
KINGFISHER CHEMIST LTD
Address: 192 KIRKGATE, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF1 1UE
Distance: 0.52 miles
Contact: tel: 01924 291898
UNION SQUARE - PHARMACY PLUS HEALTH
Address: UNION SQUARE, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF1 1TT
Distance: 0.53 miles
Contact: tel: 01924 290435
BOOTS
Address: 26-28 KIRKGATE, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF1 1UP
Distance: 0.56 miles
Contact: tel: 01924 376181
HORBURY ROAD PHARMACY LTD
Address: 186 HORBURY ROAD, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF2 8BQ
Distance: 0.64 miles
Contact: tel: 01924 291977
BELLE ISLE PHARMACY
Address: BELLE ISLE HEALTH PARK, PORTOBELLO ROAD, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF1 5PN
Distance: 0.67 miles
Contact: tel: 01924 382030
Nearest Opticians
TRINITY MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: THORNHILL STREET, WAKEFIELD, WF1 1PG
Distance: 0.46 miles
Contact: :
WHITE ROSE OPTICAL
Address: 11 WESTGATE, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF1 1JZ
Distance: 0.52 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (WAKEFIELD)
Address: 32 LITTLE WESTGATE, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF1 1JY
Distance: 0.53 miles
Contact: :
POLLARDS OPTICIANS
Address: 21 CROSS SQUARE, WAKEFIELD, WF1 1PQ
Distance: 0.55 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS - WAKEFIELD (NORTHGATE)
Address: 1 NORTHGATE, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF1 1HE
Distance: 0.55 miles
Contact: :
J R MORTON (WAKEFIELD)
Address: 24-25 THE SPRINGS, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF1 1QA
Distance: 0.65 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
TRINITY MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: THORNHILL STREET, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF1 1PG
Distance: 0.46 miles
Contact: tel: 01924 784101
MAYBUSH MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: BELLE ISLE HEALTH PARK, PORTOBELLO ROAD, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF1 5PN
Distance: 0.67 miles
Contact: tel: 01924 334451
WARRENGATE MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 78 UPPER WARRENGATE, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF1 4PR
Distance: 0.71 miles
Contact: tel: 01924 371011
HOMESTEAD
Address: HOMESTEAD MEDICAL CENTRE, HOMESTEAD DRIVE, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF2 9PE
Distance: 0.80 miles
Contact: tel: 01924 384498
LUPSET HEALTH CENTRE
Address: GEORGE-A-GREEN COURT, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF2 8FE
Distance: 0.88 miles
Contact: tel: 01924 668977
ALVERTHORPE
Address: BALNE LANE, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF2 0DP
Distance: 0.94 miles
Contact: tel: 01924 372584
Transport Links
Train Stations
Wakefield Kirkgate
Address: Wakefield Kirkgate station, Monk Street, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 4EL
Postcode: WF1 4EL
Line: Hallam Line|Pontefract line
Company: Northern
Time: within five minutes drive
Distance: 0.66 miles
Wakefield Westgate
Address: Wakefield Westgate station, Mulberry Way, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 2QN
Postcode: WF1 2QN
Line: Pontefract line|Wakefield line
Company: London North Eastern Railway
Time: within five minutes drive
Distance: 0.45 miles
Sandal & Agbrigg
Address: Sandl & Agbrigg station, Agbrigg Road, Sandal, West Yorkshire, WF2 6AB
Postcode: WF2 6AB
Line: Wakefield line
Company: Northern
Time: within ten minutes drive
Distance: 1.22 miles
Outwood
Address: Outwood station, Lingwell Court, Outwood, West Yorkshire, WF1 2NX
Postcode: WF1 2NX
Line: Wakefield line
Company: Northern
Time: within ten minutes drive
Distance: 2.75 miles
Streethouse
Address: Streethouse station, Whinney Lane, Streethouse, West Yorkshire, WF7 6UJ
Postcode: WF7 6UJ
Line: Pontefract line
Company: Northern
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 4.22 miles
Normanton
Address: Normanton station, Lower Station Road, Normanton, West Yorkshire, WF6 2BG
Postcode: WF6 2BG
Line: Hallam Line
Company: Northern
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 3.67 miles
Fitzwilliam
Address: Fitzwilliam station, Railway Terrace, Fitzwilliam, West Yorkshire, WF9 5DA
Postcode: WF9 5DA
Line: Wakefield line
Company: Northern
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 6.07 miles
Featherstone
Address: Featherstone station, Featherstone, Featherstone, West Yorkshire, WF7 7HJ
Postcode: WF7 7HJ
Line: Pontefract line
Company: Northern
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 5.88 miles
Woodlesford
Address: Woodlesford station, Station Lane, Woodlesford, West Yorkshire, LS26 8RA
Postcode: LS26 8RA
Line: Hallam Line|Pontefract line
Company: Northern
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 6.14 miles
Darton
Address: Darton station, Station Road, Darton, South Yorkshire, S75 5HX
Postcode: S75 5HX
Line: Hallam Line
Company: Northern
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 6.12 miles
Batley
Address: Batley station, Upper Station Road, Batley, West Yorkshire, WF17 5TA
Postcode: WF17 5TA
Line: Huddersfield line
Company: Northern
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 5.42 miles
Dewsbury
Address: Dewsbury station, Wellington Road, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF13 1HF
Postcode: WF13 1HF
Line: Huddersfield line
Company: TransPennine Express
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 5.46 miles
Dodworth
Address: Dodworth station, Station Road, Dodworth, South Yorkshire, S75 3JX
Postcode: S75 3JX
Line: Penistone Line
Company: Northern
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 9.14 miles
Distances are as the crow flies.
Motorway Junctions
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives?
| Westminster Constituency | Wakefield and Rothwell |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament | |
| Contact Details | Contact Simon Lightwood |
| Political Party | Labour (Co-op) |
Where can I find out where the nearest Library 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
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £185,000 | £126,500 | £155,750 | 2 |
| 2017 | £116,100 | £116,100 | £116,100 | 1 |
| 2018 | £183,000 | £183,000 | £183,000 | 1 |
| 2020 | £200,000 | £200,000 | £200,000 | 1 |
| 2021 | £166,000 | £160,000 | £163,000 | 2 |
| 2022 | £230,000 | £230,000 | £230,000 | 1 |
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Local Postcodes
What Popular Supermarkets are near?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys, Ings Road, WAKEFIELD, WF1 1RS | 0.36 miles | Directions to Sainsburys |
| Morrisons, The Garden, WAKEFIELD, WF1 1YA | 0.81 miles | Directions to Morrisons |
| Asda, Dewsbury Road, WAKEFIELD, WF2 9BL | 0.94 miles | Directions to Asda |
| Iceland, Kirkgate, WAKEFIELD, WF1 1HX | 1.00 miles | Directions to Iceland |
| Asda, Lower Trinity Walk, WAKEFIELD, WF1 1QQ | 1.21 miles | Directions to Asda |
What Popular Restaurants are near?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Wakefield Trinity Walk Sm, Wakefield, WF1 1QR | 0.71 miles | Directions to Wakefield Trinity Walk Sm |
| 1 Herriot Way, Wakefield, WF1 2PT | 1.60 miles | Directions to 1 Herriot Way |
| Calder Park, Wakefield, WF2 7BL | 1.84 miles | Directions to Calder Park |
| Woolley Edge M1(sth), Wakefield, WF4 4LQ | 4.06 miles | Directions to Woolley Edge M1(sth) |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Cathedral Retail Park, Charlesworth Way, WAKEFIELD, WF2 9SE | 0.19 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Cathedral Retail Park, Charlesworth Way, WAKEFIELD, WF2 9SE |
| McDonald's, Dewsbury Road, WAKEFIELD, WF2 9BY | 0.93 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Dewsbury Road, WAKEFIELD, WF2 9BY |
| McDonald's, Snow Hill Way, WAKEFIELD, WF1 2UZ | 1.50 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Snow Hill Way, WAKEFIELD, WF1 2UZ |
| McDonald's, Wide Lane, Morley, LEEDS, LS27 8PL | 5.59 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Wide Lane, Morley, LEEDS, LS27 8PL |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Westgate Retail & Leisure Park, Ings Road, WAKEFIELD, WF2 9SD | 0.27 miles | Directions to KFC Wakefield - Westgate Retail Park |
| KFC, Peel Avenue, WAKEFIELD, WF2 7BL | 1.82 miles | Directions to KFC Wakefield - Calder Park |
| KFC, Railway Street, DEWSBURY, WF12 8EB | 5.03 miles | Directions to KFC Dewsbury - Long Causeway |
| KFC, Upper Level, White Rose Shopping Centre, LEEDS, LS11 8LU | 6.39 miles | Directions to KFC Beeston - White Rose Shopping Centre |
| KFC, Dewsbury Road, LEEDS, LS11 7JX | 6.68 miles | Directions to KFC Leeds - Dewsbury Road |