WF8 1PU Postcode in Pontefract

WF8 1PU is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.

Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (WF8) is called the outward code. The part after the space (1PU) 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:

  1. Postal Area. In our case WF which means Wakefield.
  2. Postal District. In our case WF8.
  3. Postal Sector. In our case WF8 1.
  4. Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case PU.

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 WF8 1PU postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.

Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the WF8 1PU postcode is home to a bustling 27 residents!

WF8 1PU is within the town of PONTEFRACT.

The WF8 1PU postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.

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Property TypePercentage
Residential100%
Commercial0%
Public0%

Telephone Area Code for WF8 1PU

The telephone area code for WF8 1PU is 01977 Pontefract.

Map Coordinates

Latitude53.6924137573
Longitude-1.30703911995

Retail and Shopping near WF8 1PU

Street Town Locality Distance (Miles) Central Postcode Directions on Google Maps
HORSEFAIR PONTEFRACT 0.10 WF8 1PE View on Google Maps
GILLYGATE PONTEFRACT 0.11 WF8 1PH View on Google Maps
FINKLE STREET PONTEFRACT 0.13 WF8 1HE View on Google Maps
WOOLMARKET PONTEFRACT 0.14 WF8 1AZ View on Google Maps
Nearest Town Distance (Miles) Direction Bearing
Pontefract 0.11 W 268.89
Featherstone 2.47 WSW 240.11
Knottingley 2.84 ENE 65.04
Castleford 3.00 NW 320.53
Hemsworth 5.77 SSW 199.30
South Elmsall 6.82 S 173.53
Garforth 7.66 NNW 334.30
Rothwell 7.96 WNW 299.25
Royston 8.89 SW 223.04
Bentley 12.07 SSE 146.86

Weather Forecast

Weather Forecast for Pontefract

Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for CloudyCloudy14.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) 14.00%S 18 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for Light rainLight rain14.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) 81.00%S 20 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for Light rainLight rain14.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) 60.00%SSW 18 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for Heavy rainHeavy rain14.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) 79.00%SSW 16 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for CloudyCloudy12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) 10.00%SW 13 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for CloudyCloudy12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) 7.00%SSW 16 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for CloudyCloudy11.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 5.00%SSW 16 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for CloudyCloudy10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 5.00%SSW 18 mph
Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for CloudyCloudy10.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 6.00%SSW 16 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for CloudyCloudy9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 5.00%SW 16 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for Partly cloudy (night)Partly cloudy (night)8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 2.00%SW 13 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for Sunny daySunny day8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 2.00%SW 13 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for Sunny daySunny day9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 0.00%WSW 16 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for Sunny daySunny day9.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 3.00%WSW 16 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for Partly cloudy (night)Partly cloudy (night)7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 4.00%WSW 13 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for Clear nightClear night6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 3.00%WSW 11 mph
Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for Partly cloudy (night)Partly cloudy (night)6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 1.00%WSW 11 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for Partly cloudy (night)Partly cloudy (night)5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 1.00%WSW 11 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for Clear nightClear night5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 1.00%WSW 11 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for Sunny daySunny day5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 1.00%WSW 9 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for Sunny daySunny day7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 1.00%W 9 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for Sunny daySunny day7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 2.00%W 7 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for CloudyCloudy4.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 6.00%WSW 4 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for Partly cloudy (night)Partly cloudy (night)4.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 7.00%WNW 4 mph
Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for Partly cloudy (night)Partly cloudy (night)3.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) 8.00%N 4 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for Partly cloudy (night)Partly cloudy (night)3.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) 10.00%NNW 7 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for CloudyCloudy3.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) 13.00%NNW 9 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for CloudyCloudy4.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) 12.00%NNW 9 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for CloudyCloudy5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 10.00%NNW 9 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for CloudyCloudy5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 10.00%NNW 9 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for CloudyCloudy4.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) 8.00%NNW 9 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for CloudyCloudy4.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) 9.00%NNW 9 mph

What are the Broadband Speeds like?

Download Speeds

Broadband speed meter good
Average Mbps63.500
Median Mbps77.700
Maximum Mbps79.660

WF8 1PU has an average download speed of 63.5 Megabits per second (Mbps).

1,207 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.

43% of postcodes (505,757) have slower broadband speeds.

57% of postcodes (677,677) have faster broadband speeds.

Upload Speeds

Broadband speed meter good
Average Mbps14.300
Median Mbps18.500
Maximum Mbps20.000

WF8 1PU has an average upload speed of 14.3 Megabits per second (Mbps).

11,780 other postcode units have the same upload speed.

58% of postcodes (687,127) have slower upload speeds.

41% of postcodes (485,734) have faster upload speeds.

Schools within a five minute Drive

England Primary Schools

Willow Green Academy

Address: Willow Green Academy, Hampden Close, Ferrybridge, Knottingley, West Yorkshire, WF11 8PT

Distance: 1.77 miles

School Website

Contact: 01977722487

Orchard Head Junior and Infant and Nursery School

Address: Orchard Head Junior and Infant and Nursery School, Orchard Head Lane, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 2NJ

Distance: 0.95 miles

School Website

Contact: 01977723495

Cherry Tree Academy

Address: Cherry Tree Academy, Cobblers Lane, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 2HN

Distance: 0.70 miles

School Website

Contact: 01977704138

Holy Family and St Michael's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy

Address: Holy Family and St Michael's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy, Cobblers Lane, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 2HN

Distance: 0.70 miles

School Website

Contact: 01977798303

Cherry Tree Academy

Address: Cherry Tree Academy, Cobblers Lane, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 2HN

Distance: 0.70 miles

Contact:

De Lacy Primary School

Address: De Lacy Primary School, Chequerfield Lane, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 2TG

Distance: 0.64 miles

School Website

Contact: 01977722620

The Rookeries Carleton Junior and Infant School

Address: The Rookeries Carleton Junior and Infant School, Carleton Road, Carleton, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 3NP

Distance: 1.04 miles

School Website

Contact: 01977600368

Carleton Park Junior and Infant School

Address: Carleton Park Junior and Infant School, Moxon Close, Carleton Park, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 3PT

Distance: 0.79 miles

School Website

Contact: 01977722615

Larks Hill Junior and Infant School

Address: Larks Hill Junior and Infant School, Larks Hill, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 4RJ

Distance: 0.92 miles

School Website

Contact: 01977722845

St Giles C of E Academy

Address: St Giles C of E Academy, St Giles C of E Academy, Skinner Lane, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 1HG

Distance: 0.38 miles

School Website

Contact: 01977794179

Halfpenny Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School

Address: Halfpenny Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School, Halfpenny Lane, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 4BW

Distance: 0.72 miles

School Website

Contact: 01977703270

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Address: St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Newgate, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 4AA

Distance: 0.42 miles

Contact:

England Secondary Schools

Carleton High School

Address: Carleton High School, Green Lane, Carleton, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 3NW

Distance: 1.11 miles

School Website

Contact: 01977781555

The King's School

Address: The King's School, Mill Hill Lane, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 4JF

Distance: 0.68 miles

School Website

Contact: 01977601701

The Featherstone Academy

Address: The Featherstone Academy, Pontefract Road, Featherstone, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF7 5AJ

Distance: 1.84 miles

School Website

Contact: 01977722805

England Higher Schools

New College Pontefract

Address: New College Pontefract, Park Lane, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 4QR

Distance: 0.74 miles

Contact: 01977702139

Nearest Dentists

P R JONES AND ASSOCIATES

Address: 134 SOUTHGATE, PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF8 1QT

Distance: 0.08 miles

Contact: :

PONTEFRACT DENTAL CLINIC

Address: TRINITY STREET, PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF8 1EY

Distance: 0.09 miles

Contact: :

ONE SMILE DENTAL - PONTEFRACT

Address: 11-15 HORSEFAIR, PONTEFRACT, WF8 1PE

Distance: 0.10 miles

Contact: :

ELLIS DENTAL PRACTICE LIMITED

Address: 18 BEASTFAIR, PONTEFRACT, WF8 1AW

Distance: 0.23 miles

Contact: :

CORNMARKET (DENTAL SURGERY)

Address: 14 CORNMARKET, PONTEFRACT, WF8 1BJ

Distance: 0.28 miles

Contact: :

DENTAL SURGERY

Address: BELKS COURT, PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF8 1DF

Distance: 0.29 miles

Contact: :

Nearest Chemists

COHENS CHEMIST

Address: NORTHGATE, PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF8 1HJ

Distance: 0.15 miles

Contact: tel: 01977 709408

BOOTS

Address: 3-5 BEASTFAIR, PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF8 1AL

Distance: 0.25 miles

Contact: tel: 01977 703719

FRIARWOOD PHARMACY

Address: CARLETON GLEN, PONTEFRACT, WF8 1SU

Distance: 0.29 miles

Contact: tel: 01977 703667

MEDICHEM PHARMACY

Address: THE STUART ROAD SURGERY, STUART ROAD, PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF8 4PQ

Distance: 0.34 miles

Contact: tel: 01977 791883

CHEQUERFIELD PHARMACY

Address: 1 THE CIRCLE, PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF8 2AY

Distance: 0.55 miles

Contact: tel: 01977 797391

MY PHARMACY ONLINE UK LTD

Address: UNIT 9, STERLING INDUSTRIAL PARK, CARR WOOD ROAD, CASTLEFORD, WF10 4PS

Distance: 2.02 miles

Contact: tel: 01977 555830

Nearest Opticians

BROSGILL OPTICIANS - PONTEFRACT

Address: 4 MARKET PLACE, PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF8 1AX

Distance: 0.14 miles

Contact: :

NORTHGATE SURGERY

Address: NORTHGATE, PONTEFRACT, WF8 1NF

Distance: 0.15 miles

Contact: :

BOOTS OPTICIANS (PONTEFRACT)

Address: 15 WOOLMARKET, PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF8 1AZ

Distance: 0.15 miles

Contact: :

SPECSAVERS (PONTEFRACT)

Address: 14 WOOLMARKET, PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF8 1AZ

Distance: 0.15 miles

Contact: :

BAYFIELDS OPTICIANS (PONTEFRACT)

Address: 32 ROPERGATE, PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF8 1LY

Distance: 0.29 miles

Contact: :

SITE FOR SORE EYES (PONTEFRACT)

Address: 19 FRONT STREET, PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF8 1DA

Distance: 0.32 miles

Contact: :

Nearest GP Surgeries

NORTHGATE SURGERY

Address: NORTHGATE SURGERY, NORTHGATE, PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF8 1NF

Distance: 0.15 miles

Contact: tel: 01977 703635

FRIARWOOD SURGERY

Address: CARLETON GLEN, PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF8 1SU

Distance: 0.29 miles

Contact: tel: 01977 704777

STUART ROAD

Address: THE SURGERY, STUART ROAD, PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF8 4PQ

Distance: 0.34 miles

Contact: tel: 01977 703437

FERRYBRIDGE MEDICAL CENTRE

Address: 8-10 HIGH STREET, KNOTTINGLEY, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF11 8NQ

Distance: 2.14 miles

Contact: :

ELIZABETH COURT SURGERY

Address: ELIZABETH DRIVE, CASTLEFORD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF10 3TG

Distance: 2.21 miles

Contact: :

STATION LANE

Address: STATION LANE MEDICAL CENTRE, STATION LANE, FEATHERSTONE, PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF7 6JL

Distance: 2.25 miles

Contact: tel: 01977 600381

Transport Links

Train Stations

Pontefract Monkhill

Address: Pontefract Monkhill station, Monkhill Lane, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 2NX

Postcode: WF8 2NX

Line: Pontefract line

Company: Northern

Time: within five minutes drive

Distance: 0.49 miles

Pontefract Baghill

Address: Pontefract Baghill station, Station Lane, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 1RB

Postcode: WF8 1RB

Line: Dearne Valley line

Company: Northern

Time: within five minutes drive

Distance: 0.15 miles

Pontefract Tanshelf

Address: Pontefract Tanshelf station, Park Road, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 4QA

Postcode: WF8 4QA

Line: Pontefract line

Company: Northern

Time: within five minutes drive

Distance: 0.50 miles

Knottingley

Address: Knottingley station, Hilltop, Knottingley, West Yorkshire, WF11 8ED

Postcode: WF11 8ED

Line: Pontefract line

Company: Northern

Time: within ten minutes drive

Distance: 2.19 miles

Glasshoughton

Address: Glasshoughton station, Colorado Way, Glasshoughton, West Yorkshire, WF10 4TA

Postcode: WF10 4TA

Line: Pontefract line

Company: Northern

Time: within five minutes drive

Distance: 1.84 miles

Castleford

Address: Castleford station, Beancroft Road, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 5DN

Postcode: WF10 5DN

Line: Pontefract line

Company: Northern

Time: within ten minutes drive

Distance: 2.93 miles

Featherstone

Address: Featherstone station, Featherstone, Featherstone, West Yorkshire, WF7 7HJ

Postcode: WF7 7HJ

Line: Pontefract line

Company: Northern

Time: within ten minutes drive

Distance: 2.34 miles

Streethouse

Address: Streethouse station, Whinney Lane, Streethouse, West Yorkshire, WF7 6UJ

Postcode: WF7 6UJ

Line: Pontefract line

Company: Northern

Time: within ten minutes drive

Distance: 3.96 miles

Normanton

Address: Normanton station, Lower Station Road, Normanton, West Yorkshire, WF6 2BG

Postcode: WF6 2BG

Line: Hallam Line

Company: Northern

Time: within ten minutes drive

Distance: 4.79 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: 4.96 miles

Whitley Bridge

Address: Whitley Bridge station, The Maltings Industrial Estate, Doncaster Road, Whitley Bridge, DN14 0HH

Postcode: DN14 0HH

Line: Pontefract line

Company: Northern

Time: within ten minutes drive

Distance: 6.10 miles

South Milford

Address: South Milford station, Milford Road, South Milford, North Yorkshire, LS25 6AA

Postcode: LS25 6AA

Line: Selby Line

Company: Northern

Time: within fifteen minutes drive

Distance: 6.63 miles

Moorthorpe

Address: Moorthorpe station, Barnsley Road, Moorthorpe, West Yorkshire, WF9 3AT

Postcode: WF9 3AT

Line: Dearne Valley line|Wakefield line

Company: Northern

Time: within fifteen minutes drive

Distance: 6.77 miles

Micklefield

Address: Micklefield station, Great North Road, Micklefield, West Yorkshire, LS25 4AQ

Postcode: LS25 4AQ

Line: Selby Line|Calder Valley line

Company: Northern

Time: within fifteen minutes drive

Distance: 6.72 miles

Hensall

Address: Hensall station, Station Road, Hensall, East Riding of Yorkshire, DN14 0QN

Postcode: DN14 0QN

Line: Pontefract line

Company: Northern

Time: within fifteen minutes drive

Distance: 7.89 miles

Sherburn-in-Elmet

Address: Sherburn-in-Elmet station, Oak Terrace, Sherburn-in-Elmet, North Yorkshire, LS25 6DY

Postcode: LS25 6DY

Line: Dearne Valley line

Company: Northern

Time: within fifteen minutes drive

Distance: 7.85 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: 7.12 miles

Distances are as the crow flies.

Motorway Junctions

M62 J32
Distance: 1.82 miles
Driving Time: 3.41 minutes
M62 J33
Distance: 2.74 miles
Driving Time: 4.48 minutes
M62 J32A
Distance: 3.52 miles
Driving Time: 5.26 minutes
A1(M) J41
Distance: 3.75 miles
Driving Time: 5.59 minutes
M62 J31
Distance: 4.61 miles
Driving Time: 6.13 minutes

Distances represent the quickest route by car.

Who are my Elected Representatives?

Westminster ConstituencyPontefract, Castleford and Knottingley
Member or Parliament
Yvette Cooper
Yvette Cooper
Contact DetailsContact Yvette Cooper
Political PartyLabour

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 history

What Popular Supermarkets are near?

Popular Supermarkets near WF8 1PU
SupermarketDistanceDirections
Morrisons, Stuart Road, PONTEFRACT, WF8 1BT0.31 miles Directions to Morrisons
Tesco, Cornmarket, PONTEFRACT, WF8 1BJ0.44 miles Directions to Tesco
Iceland, Stuart Road, PONTEFRACT, WF8 4PQ0.55 miles Directions to Iceland
Aldi, Baileygate Industrial Estate, South Baileygate, PONTEFRACT, WF8 2LN0.58 miles Directions to Aldi
Asda, Halfpenny Lane, PONTEFRACT, WF8 4BW1.16 miles Directions to Asda

What Popular Restaurants are near?

Burger King Restaurants near WF8 1PU
Burger KingDistanceDirections
Unit 12, Xscape, Junction 32 Of M62, Castleford, WF10 1AD1.85 miles Directions to Unit 12, Xscape, Junction 32 Of M62
Junction 33, M62 Motorway, Knottingley, WF11 0AF4.04 miles Directions to Junction 33, M62 Motorway
Wakefield Trinity Walk Sm, Wakefield, WF1 1QR7.71 miles Directions to Wakefield Trinity Walk Sm
Great North Road, Doncaster, DN6 8LR8.12 miles Directions to Great North Road

Mcdonald's Restaurants near WF8 1PU
Mcdonald'sDistanceDirections
McDonald's, Park Road Retail Park, Park Road, PONTEFRACT, WF8 4PR0.60 miles Directions to McDonald's, Park Road Retail Park, Park Road, PONTEFRACT, WF8 4PR
McDonald's, Colorado Way, CASTLEFORD, WF10 4TA1.88 miles Directions to McDonald's, Colorado Way, CASTLEFORD, WF10 4TA
McDonald's, Cathedral Retail Park, Charlesworth Way, WAKEFIELD, WF2 9SE8.05 miles Directions to McDonald's, Cathedral Retail Park, Charlesworth Way, WAKEFIELD, WF2 9SE
McDonald's, Snow Hill Way, WAKEFIELD, WF1 2UZ8.19 miles Directions to McDonald's, Snow Hill Way, WAKEFIELD, WF1 2UZ

KFC Restaurants near WF8 1PU
RestaurantDistanceDirections
KFC, Cornmarket, PONTEFRACT, WF8 1BJ0.28 miles Directions to KFC Pontefract - Cornmarket
KFC, Colorado Way, CASTLEFORD, WF10 4TA1.88 miles Directions to KFC Glasshoughton - Colorado Way
KFC, Westgate Retail & Leisure Park, Ings Road, WAKEFIELD, WF2 9SD8.20 miles Directions to KFC Wakefield - Westgate Retail Park
KFC, Yew Tree Lane, LEEDS, LS15 9JD8.61 miles Directions to KFC Colton Mill - Stile Hill Way
KFC, Temple Newsam Park, LEEDS, LS15 0AE8.89 miles Directions to KFC Leeds - Skelton Lake Services