Map of the WF8 Postcode District
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Where is the WF8 District?
To give you an idea where the district is located we have created the following table showing nearby towns.
Nearest Towns to WF8
| Town | Distance (miles) | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Knottingley | 3.34 | NNE |
| Featherstone | 3.77 | WNW |
| South Elmsall | 4.85 | S |
| Hemsworth | 4.89 | SW |
| South Kirkby | 5.25 | SSW |
| Castleford | 5.52 | NW |
| Normanton | 6.50 | WNW |
| Adwick le Street | 7.21 | SSE |
| Thurnscoe | 8.52 | SSW |
| Royston | 8.86 | WSW |
| Goldthorpe | 9.09 | S |
| Wakefield | 9.50 | W |
| Bentley | 9.56 | SSE |
| Garforth | 10.14 | NNW |
| Bolton upon Dearne | 10.19 | S |
| Rothwell | 10.33 | NW |
| Wombwell | 11.13 | SSW |
| Doncaster | 11.26 | SSE |
| Wath upon Dearne | 11.58 | SSW |
Post towns for this district are KNOTTINGLEY, PONTEFRACT.
Postcode Information for District WF8 (Total Geographical Postcodes: 1012)
| Location | Post Town | Sector | Number of Postcodes |
|---|---|---|---|
| PONTEFRACT | PONTEFRACT | WF8 2 | 318 |
| PONTEFRACT | PONTEFRACT | WF8 4 | 242 |
| PONTEFRACT | PONTEFRACT | WF8 1 | 208 |
| PONTEFRACT | PONTEFRACT | WF8 3 | 93 |
| Darrington | PONTEFRACT | WF8 3 | 53 |
| Thorpe Audlin | PONTEFRACT | WF8 3 | 26 |
| East Hardwick | PONTEFRACT | WF8 3 | 17 |
| Kirk Smeaton | PONTEFRACT | WF8 3 | 16 |
| Wentbridge | PONTEFRACT | WF8 3 | 15 |
| Little Smeaton | PONTEFRACT | WF8 3 | 12 |
| Carleton | PONTEFRACT | WF8 3 | 8 |
| Stapleton | PONTEFRACT | WF8 3 | 4 |
Retail and Shopping in WF8
Street
Town
Locality
Number of Shops
Central Postcode
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ROPERGATE
PONTEFRACT
34
WF8 1LG
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MARKET PLACE
PONTEFRACT
33
WF8 1AG
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MARKET HALL
PONTEFRACT
28
WF8 1AU
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GILLYGATE
PONTEFRACT
23
WF8 1PH
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FRONT STREET
PONTEFRACT
21
WF8 1BP
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HORSEFAIR
PONTEFRACT
20
WF8 1PE
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BEASTFAIR
PONTEFRACT
19
WF8 1AL
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SALTER ROW
PONTEFRACT
16
WF8 1BA
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BAGHILL LANE
PONTEFRACT
13
WF8 2HB
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CORN MARKET
PONTEFRACT
13
WF8 1AN
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THE CIRCLE
PONTEFRACT
13
WF8 2AY
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PARK ROAD
PONTEFRACT
8
WF8 4QD
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WOOLMARKET
PONTEFRACT
8
WF8 1AZ
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FINKLE STREET
PONTEFRACT
7
WF8 1HE
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BONDGATE
PONTEFRACT
6
WF8 2JJ
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SOUTH BAILEYGATE
PONTEFRACT
6
WF8 2LN
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SOUTHGATE
PONTEFRACT
6
WF8 1LN
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| Street | Town | Locality | Number of Shops | Central Postcode | View on Google Maps |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROPERGATE | PONTEFRACT | 34 | WF8 1LG | View on Google Maps | |
| MARKET PLACE | PONTEFRACT | 33 | WF8 1AG | View on Google Maps | |
| MARKET HALL | PONTEFRACT | 28 | WF8 1AU | View on Google Maps | |
| GILLYGATE | PONTEFRACT | 23 | WF8 1PH | View on Google Maps | |
| FRONT STREET | PONTEFRACT | 21 | WF8 1BP | View on Google Maps | |
| HORSEFAIR | PONTEFRACT | 20 | WF8 1PE | View on Google Maps | |
| BEASTFAIR | PONTEFRACT | 19 | WF8 1AL | View on Google Maps | |
| SALTER ROW | PONTEFRACT | 16 | WF8 1BA | View on Google Maps | |
| BAGHILL LANE | PONTEFRACT | 13 | WF8 2HB | View on Google Maps | |
| CORN MARKET | PONTEFRACT | 13 | WF8 1AN | View on Google Maps | |
| THE CIRCLE | PONTEFRACT | 13 | WF8 2AY | View on Google Maps | |
| PARK ROAD | PONTEFRACT | 8 | WF8 4QD | View on Google Maps | |
| WOOLMARKET | PONTEFRACT | 8 | WF8 1AZ | View on Google Maps | |
| FINKLE STREET | PONTEFRACT | 7 | WF8 1HE | View on Google Maps | |
| BONDGATE | PONTEFRACT | 6 | WF8 2JJ | View on Google Maps | |
| SOUTH BAILEYGATE | PONTEFRACT | 6 | WF8 2LN | View on Google Maps | |
| SOUTHGATE | PONTEFRACT | 6 | WF8 1LN | View on Google Maps |
In the WF8 postcode district, the primary settlement is Pontefract, located in the county of West Yorkshire, which has the highest count of 208. Other significant settlements within this district include Carleton, Darrington, East Hardwick, Kirk Smeaton, Little Smeaton, Stapleton, Thorpe Audlin, and Wentbridge. These settlements are also located in West Yorkshire and have varying counts. Furthermore, the most significant post town in this district, also with the highest postcode count, is Pontefract.
When it comes to local government, postal geography often disregards political borders. However, this district intersects the following councils: the district mostly encompasses the Wakefield District (B) (989 postal codes), followed by the North Yorkshire area (32 postal codes), and finally, the Doncaster District (B) area (3 postal codes).
The largest settlement in the WF8 postal code is PONTEFRACT followed by Darrington, and Kirk Smeaton.
The WF8 Postcode shares a border with WF10 (CASTLEFORD, Allerton Bywater, Ledston), WF11 (KNOTTINGLEY, Byram, Brotherton), WF7 (Featherstone, Ackworth, Streethouse), WF9 (South Elmsall, Hemsworth, South Kirkby) and DN6 (Askern, Woodlands, Carcroft).
Dentists in the WF8 District
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ropergate Dental Practice | 47 ROPERGATE , PONTEFRACT , WF8 1JY | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | |
| 2 | Dental Surgery | BELKS COURT , PONTEFRACT , WEST YORKSHIRE , WF8 1DF | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | |
| 3 | P R Jones And Associates | 134 SOUTHGATE , PONTEFRACT , WEST YORKSHIRE , WF8 1QT | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | |
| 4 | Pontefract Dental Clinic | TRINITY STREET , PONTEFRACT , WEST YORKSHIRE , WF8 1EY | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | |
| 5 | Cornmarket (dental Surgery) | 14 CORNMARKET , PONTEFRACT , WF8 1BJ | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | |
| 6 | Ellis Dental Practice Limited | 18 BEASTFAIR , PONTEFRACT , WF8 1AW | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | |
| 7 | One Smile Dental - Pontefract | 11-15 HORSEFAIR , PONTEFRACT , WF8 1PE | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE |
Doctors in the WF8 District
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northgate Surgery | , NORTHGATE , PONTEFRACT , WEST YORKSHIRE , WF8 1NF | GP PRACTICE | |
| 2 | Friarwood Surgery | , PONTEFRACT , WEST YORKSHIRE , WF8 1SU | GP PRACTICE | |
| 3 | Stuart Road | , STUART ROAD , PONTEFRACT , WEST YORKSHIRE , WF8 4PQ | GP PRACTICE |
Chemists in the WF8 District
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Medichem Pharmacy | THE STUART ROAD SURGERY , STUART ROAD , PONTEFRACT , WEST YORKSHIRE , WF8 4PQ | PHARMACY | |
| 2 | Boots | 3-5 BEASTFAIR , PONTEFRACT , WEST YORKSHIRE , WF8 1AL | PHARMACY | |
| 3 | Chequerfield Pharmacy | 1 THE CIRCLE , PONTEFRACT , WEST YORKSHIRE , WF8 2AY | PHARMACY | |
| 4 | Cohens Chemist | NORTHGATE , PONTEFRACT , WEST YORKSHIRE , WF8 1HJ | PHARMACY | |
| 5 | Friarwood Pharmacy | CARLETON GLEN , PONTEFRACT , WF8 1SU | PHARMACY |
Opticians in the WF8 District
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BAYFIELDS OPTICIANS (PONTEFRACT) | 32 ROPERGATE , PONTEFRACT , WEST YORKSHIRE , WF8 1LY | OPTICAL SITE | |
| 2 | MOORHOUSE OPTICIANS (PONTEFRACT) | 51 ROPERGATE , PONTEFRACT , WEST YORKSHIRE , WF8 1JY | OPTICAL SITE | |
| 3 | SPECSAVERS (PONTEFRACT) | 14 WOOLMARKET , PONTEFRACT , WEST YORKSHIRE , WF8 1AZ | OPTICAL SITE | |
| 4 | BOOTS OPTICIANS (PONTEFRACT) | 15 WOOLMARKET , PONTEFRACT , WEST YORKSHIRE , WF8 1AZ | OPTICAL SITE | |
| 5 | BROSGILL OPTICIANS - PONTEFRACT | 4 MARKET PLACE , PONTEFRACT , WEST YORKSHIRE , WF8 1AX | OPTICAL SITE |
Schools in the Sector
St Giles C of E Academy
Phase: Primary
Address: St Giles C of E Academy , Skinner Lane , Pontefract
Postcode: WF8 1HG
Headteacher: Mr Andrew Richard Grace (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Good
High Well School
Phase: Not applicable
Address: Rookhill Road , Pontefract
Postcode: WF8 2DD
Headteacher: Mrs Heather Fleming (Head Teacher)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Harewood Centre Nursery School
Phase: Nursery
Address: Harewood Avenue , Pontefract
Postcode: WF8 2ER
Headteacher: Miss Natalie Godfrey (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Cherry Tree Academy
Phase: Primary
Address: Cobblers Lane , Pontefract
Postcode: WF8 2HN
Headteacher: Mrs K Briggs ()
Ofsted Rating: Special Measures
Holy Family and St Michael's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Phase: Primary
Address: Cobblers Lane , Pontefract
Postcode: WF8 2HN
Headteacher: Mrs Claire Cade (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Cherry Tree Academy
Phase: Primary
Address: Cobblers Lane , Pontefract
Postcode: WF8 2HN
Headteacher: Mr Adam Dawson ()
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement
Orchard Head Junior and Infant and Nursery School
Phase: Primary
Address: Orchard Head Lane , Pontefract
Postcode: WF8 2NJ
Headteacher: Mr Richard Grogan (Executive Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Good
De Lacy Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address: Chequerfield Lane , Pontefract
Postcode: WF8 2TG
Headteacher: Mr James Parkinson ()
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement
Kirk Smeaton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address: Main Street , Kirk Smeaton , Pontefract
Postcode: WF8 3JY
Headteacher: Mrs Hannah Cuddy (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Good
The Rookeries Carleton Junior and Infant School
Phase: Primary
Address: Carleton Road , Carleton , Pontefract
Postcode: WF8 3NP
Headteacher: Mr David Dunn (Executive Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Carleton High School
Phase: Secondary
Address: Green Lane , Carleton , Pontefract
Postcode: WF8 3NW
Headteacher: Mrs Shaheen Shariff (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Carleton Park Junior and Infant School
Phase: Primary
Address: Moxon Close , Carleton Park , Pontefract
Postcode: WF8 3PT
Headteacher: Mr Joe Ayre ()
Ofsted Rating: Good
Darrington Church of England Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address: Denby Crest , Darrington , Pontefract
Postcode: WF8 3SB
Headteacher: Headteacher Christopher Lunn (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Good
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address: Newgate , Pontefract
Postcode: WF8 4AA
Headteacher: Mr Darren Redfern (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Halfpenny Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School
Phase: Primary
Address: Halfpenny Lane , Pontefract
Postcode: WF8 4BW
Headteacher: Mr Ian Shuttleworth (Head of School)
Ofsted Rating: Good
The King's School
Phase: Secondary
Address: Mill Hill Lane , Pontefract
Postcode: WF8 4JF
Headteacher: Mrs Jo Cross (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Good
New College Pontefract
Phase: 16 plus
Address: Park Lane , Pontefract
Postcode: WF8 4QR
Headteacher: Mrs Vicky Marks ()
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Larks Hill Junior and Infant School
Phase: Primary
Address: Larks Hill , Pontefract
Postcode: WF8 4RJ
Headteacher: Mrs Kara Adams (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Stations in the Sector
Pontefract Baghill
CRS Code: PFR
Operator: NT
Line: Dearne Valley line
Company: Northern
Pontefract Monkhill
CRS Code: PFM
Operator: NT
Line: Pontefract line
Company: Northern
Pontefract Tanshelf
CRS Code: POT
Operator: NT
Line: Pontefract line
Company: Northern
Accessable Motorway Junctions
M62 J32
Average Driving Time from within the district: 4.43
Average Driving Distance: 2.41
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 973
M62 J33
Average Driving Time from within the district: 5.47
Average Driving Distance: 3.42
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 1011
M62 J32A
Average Driving Time from within the district: 6.12
Average Driving Distance: 3.96
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 1011
A1(M) J41
Average Driving Time from within the district: 6.32
Average Driving Distance: 4.14
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 1004
M62 J31
Average Driving Time from within the district: 6.79
Average Driving Distance: 4.76
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 835
A1(M) J38
Average Driving Time from within the district: 6.90
Average Driving Distance: 5.69
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 63
A1(M) J42
Average Driving Time from within the district: 6.99
Average Driving Distance: 5.34
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 51
A1(M) J37
Average Driving Time from within the district: 7.75
Average Driving Distance: 6.81
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 7
M62 J34
Average Driving Time from within the district: 9.49
Average Driving Distance: 8.38
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 100
Weather Forecast for Pontefract
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | -1.0°C (feels like -4.0°C) | 1.00% | W 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 2.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 0.00% | W 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 2.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 1.00% | W 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Clear night | 1.0°C (feels like -4.0°C) | 1.00% | WSW 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Light snow | 1.0°C (feels like -4.0°C) | 55.00% | WSW 11 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 1.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) | 4.00% | W 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | 1.0°C (feels like -4.0°C) | 2.00% | W 11 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Clear night | 0.0°C (feels like -4.0°C) | 1.00% | WNW 11 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Sunny day | 1.0°C (feels like -4.0°C) | 0.00% | WNW 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Sunny day | 4.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 0.00% | WNW 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Sunny day | 4.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 0.00% | W 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Clear night | 1.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 0.00% | W 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Cloudy | 0.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) | 3.00% | WSW 7 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 0.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) | 5.00% | SSW 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 0.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) | 5.00% | SSE 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 0.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) | 6.00% | SSE 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Light snow | 1.0°C (feels like -4.0°C) | 63.00% | SE 16 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Heavy rain | 3.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 90.00% | SSE 20 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Heavy rain | 6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 92.00% | SSE 18 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Heavy rain | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 82.00% | S 16 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Light rain shower (night) | 12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 36.00% | S 13 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Light rain shower (night) | 13.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 40.00% | S 18 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Light rain shower (night) | 13.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 41.00% | SSW 18 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Light rain shower (night) | 13.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 44.00% | SSW 18 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 38.00% | SW 16 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 13.00% | SSW 16 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 8.00% | SSW 16 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 5.00% | SSW 16 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 5.00% | SSW 16 mph |
| Postal Sector | Delivery Office |
|---|---|
| WF8 1 | Pontefract Delivery Office |
| WF8 2 | Pontefract Delivery Office |
| WF8 3 | Pontefract Delivery Office |
| WF8 4 | Pontefract Delivery Office |
| W | F | 8 | - | X | X | X |
| W | F | 8 | Space | Numeric | Letter | Letter |
Tourist Attractions
We found 2 visitor attractions.
| Pontefract Museum |
|---|
| Museums & Art Galleries |
| Museum and / or Art Gallery |
| View Pontefract Museum on Google Maps |
| Treasurer's House (Wess) |
| Historic Properties |
| Historic House / House and Garden / Palace |
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Street List for the WF8 District
Current Monthly Rental Prices
| # Bedrooms | Min Price | Max Price | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | £525 | £600 | £556 |
| 2 | £625 | £1,300 | £809 |
| 3 | £650 | £1,100 | £838 |
| 4 | £850 | £1,300 | £1,100 |
| 5 | £1,500 | £1,500 | £1,500 |
Current House Prices
| # Bedrooms | Min Price | Max Price | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| £400,000 | £2,000,000 | £1,200,000 | |
| 1 | £5,000 | £90,000 | £46,500 |
| 2 | £60,000 | £260,000 | £141,150 |
| 3 | £90,000 | £1,250,000 | £252,919 |
| 4 | £250,000 | £1,100,000 | £389,999 |
| 5 | £280,000 | £995,000 | £596,000 |
| 6 | £550,000 | £3,500,000 | £1,486,250 |
| 7 | £260,000 | £900,000 | £653,333 |
| 9 | £1,000,000 | £1,000,000 | £1,000,000 |
Estate Agents
| Logo | Name | Brand Name | Address | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Pontefract | William H. Brown | 26 Market Place Pontefract WF8 1AT | 01977 805508 |
 | Pontefract | Enfields | 2 Alamo House, Sessions House Yard, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 1BN | 01977 805066 |
 | Pontefract | Reeds Rains | 24 Beastfair, Pontefract, WF8 1AW | 01977 802621 |
 | Pontefract | Logic Real Estate | 148 Southgate, Pontefract, WF8 1QT | 01977 802606 |
 | Pontefract | Richard Kendall | 15 Cornmarket, Pontefract, WF8 1AN | 01977 805524 |
Yearly House Price Averages for the District
| Type of Property | 2018 Average | 2018 Sales | 2017 Average | 2017 Sales | 2016 Average | 2016 Sales | 2015 Average | 2015 Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £255,144 | 291 | £250,224 | 339 | £249,293 | 253 | £239,075 | 263 |
| Semi-Detached | £138,038 | 352 | £141,871 | 360 | £134,581 | 303 | £124,692 | 282 |
| Terraced | £118,283 | 134 | £110,579 | 114 | £113,081 | 124 | £110,433 | 111 |
| Flats | £78,769 | 26 | £80,205 | 28 | £68,290 | 95 | £63,274 | 70 |