WF8 2FG Postcode in Pontefract
WF8 2FG is the Postcode in Heather Drive
WF8 2FG 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 (2FG) 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 WF8.
- Postal Sector. In our case WF8 2.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case FG.
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 2FG postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the WF8 2FG postcode have the street address of Heather Drive
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the WF8 2FG postcode is home to a bustling 158 residents!
WF8 2FG is within the town of PONTEFRACT.
The WF8 2FG postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in WF8 2FG are houses. The remainder of residential properties consist of bungalows. Of these houses, most are detached. The remainder are mid-terraced, semi-detached and end-terraced. Of these bungalows, most are semi-detached.
Most properties in WF8 2FG are unknown tenure with the rest being newly built and awaiting an owner.
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| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 100% |
| Commercial | 0% |
| Public | 0% |
Map Coordinates
| Latitude | 53.6920753967 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -1.28614597228 |
Retail and Shopping near WF8 2FG
Street
Town
Locality
Distance (Miles)
Central Postcode
Directions on Google Maps
BAGHILL LANE
PONTEFRACT
0.38
WF8 2HB
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SOUTH BAILEYGATE
PONTEFRACT
0.56
WF8 2LN
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BONDGATE
PONTEFRACT
0.60
WF8 2JJ
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THE CIRCLE
PONTEFRACT
0.67
WF8 2AY
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Nearest Town
Distance (Miles)
Direction
Bearing
Pontefract
0.97
W
271.54
Knottingley
2.11
NE
54.45
Featherstone
3.23
WSW
248.17
Castleford
3.62
NW
310.29
Hemsworth
6.08
SSW
207.05
South Elmsall
6.75
S
180.77
Garforth
8.09
NNW
328.92
Rothwell
8.73
WNW
296.67
Royston
9.48
SW
226.97
Bentley
11.60
SSE
150.35
Weather Forecast
Weather Forecast for Pontefract
Time Period Icon Description Temperature Rain Probability Wind 06:00 to 09:00 
Heavy rain 2.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) 86.00% SSE 9 mph 09:00 to 12:00 Heavy rain 2.0°C (feels like -4.0°C) 98.00% SE 18 mph 12:00 to 15:00 Heavy rain 5.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) 98.00% SSE 20 mph 15:00 to 18:00 Heavy rain 9.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 90.00% S 16 mph 18:00 to 21:00 Heavy rain 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 89.00% S 16 mph 21:00 to 00:00 
Cloudy 13.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) 51.00% SSW 16 mph
Time Period Icon Description Temperature Rain Probability Wind 00:00 to 03:00 Cloudy 14.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) 13.00% SSW 16 mph 03:00 to 06:00 
Light rain 14.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) 54.00% SSW 18 mph 06:00 to 09:00 
Light rain shower (night) 14.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) 32.00% SSW 18 mph 09:00 to 12:00 Light rain shower (day) 14.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) 35.00% SSW 18 mph 12:00 to 15:00 
Partly cloudy (day) 13.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) 12.00% SSW 16 mph 15:00 to 18:00 Cloudy 12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) 13.00% SSW 16 mph 18:00 to 21:00 Cloudy 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 9.00% SSW 16 mph 21:00 to 00:00 Cloudy 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 7.00% SSW 16 mph
Time Period Icon Description Temperature Rain Probability Wind 00:00 to 03:00 Cloudy 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 7.00% SSW 16 mph 03:00 to 06:00 Cloudy 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 5.00% SSW 16 mph 06:00 to 09:00 Cloudy 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 5.00% SSW 13 mph 09:00 to 12:00 Partly cloudy (day) 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 1.00% SW 13 mph 12:00 to 15:00 
Sunny day 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 1.00% SW 16 mph 15:00 to 18:00 Sunny day 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 2.00% SW 16 mph 18:00 to 21:00 
Partly cloudy (night) 8.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 4.00% SW 16 mph 21:00 to 00:00 Partly cloudy (night) 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 4.00% WSW 13 mph
Time Period Icon Description Temperature Rain Probability Wind 00:00 to 03:00 
Clear night 7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 1.00% WSW 13 mph 03:00 to 06:00 Cloudy 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 8.00% WSW 11 mph 06:00 to 09:00 Partly cloudy (night) 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 5.00% WSW 11 mph 09:00 to 12:00 Sunny day 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 2.00% WSW 11 mph 12:00 to 15:00 Sunny day 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 2.00% W 11 mph 15:00 to 18:00 Sunny day 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 5.00% W 9 mph 18:00 to 21:00 Clear night 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 4.00% W 7 mph 21:00 to 00:00 Partly cloudy (night) 5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 5.00% WNW 7 mph
What are the Broadband Speeds like?
Download Speeds
Average Mbps 353.600 Median Mbps 360.000 Maximum Mbps 360.000
WF8 2FG has an average download speed of 353.6 Megabits per second (Mbps).
6 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
100% of postcodes (1,179,358) have slower broadband speeds.
0% of postcodes (5,277) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds
Average Mbps 176.500 Median Mbps 180.000 Maximum Mbps 180.000
WF8 2FG has an average upload speed of 176.5 Megabits per second (Mbps).
6 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
100% of postcodes (1,178,857) have slower upload speeds.
0% of postcodes (5,778) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute Drive
England Primary Schools
Simpson's Lane Academy
Address: Simpson's Lane Academy, Sycamore Avenue, Knottingley, West Yorkshire, WF11 0PL
Distance: 1.22 miles
Contact: 01977722515
Willow Green Academy
Address: Willow Green Academy, Hampden Close, Ferrybridge, Knottingley, West Yorkshire, WF11 8PT
Distance: 1.38 miles
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: 0.99 miles
Contact: 01977723495
Cherry Tree Academy
Address: Cherry Tree Academy, Cobblers Lane, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 2HN
Distance: 0.18 miles
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: 0.18 miles
Contact: 01977798303
Cherry Tree Academy
Address: Cherry Tree Academy, Cobblers Lane, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 2HN
Distance: 0.18 miles
Contact:
De Lacy Primary School
Address: De Lacy Primary School, Chequerfield Lane, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 2TG
Distance: 0.33 miles
Contact: 01977722620
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: 1.07 miles
Contact: 01977794179
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Address: St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Newgate, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 4AA
Distance: 1.26 miles
Contact:
Nearest Dentists
P R JONES AND ASSOCIATES
Address: 134 SOUTHGATE, PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF8 1QT
Distance: 0.79 miles
Contact: :
PONTEFRACT DENTAL CLINIC
Address: TRINITY STREET, PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF8 1EY
Distance: 0.92 miles
Contact: :
ONE SMILE DENTAL - PONTEFRACT
Address: 11-15 HORSEFAIR, PONTEFRACT, WF8 1PE
Distance: 0.95 miles
Contact: :
ELLIS DENTAL PRACTICE LIMITED
Address: 18 BEASTFAIR, PONTEFRACT, WF8 1AW
Distance: 1.08 miles
Contact: :
CORNMARKET (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 14 CORNMARKET, PONTEFRACT, WF8 1BJ
Distance: 1.13 miles
Contact: :
ROPERGATE DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 47 ROPERGATE, PONTEFRACT, WF8 1JY
Distance: 1.13 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
CHEQUERFIELD PHARMACY
Address: 1 THE CIRCLE, PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF8 2AY
Distance: 0.67 miles
Contact: tel: 01977 797391
FRIARWOOD PHARMACY
Address: CARLETON GLEN, PONTEFRACT, WF8 1SU
Distance: 0.90 miles
Contact: tel: 01977 703667
COHENS CHEMIST
Address: NORTHGATE, PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF8 1HJ
Distance: 0.91 miles
Contact: tel: 01977 709408
BOOTS
Address: 3-5 BEASTFAIR, PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF8 1AL
Distance: 1.09 miles
Contact: tel: 01977 703719
MEDICHEM PHARMACY
Address: THE STUART ROAD SURGERY, STUART ROAD, PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF8 4PQ
Distance: 1.20 miles
Contact: tel: 01977 791883
HILL TOP PHARMACY
Address: 5 HEADLANDS LANE, KNOTTINGLEY, WF11 0LA
Distance: 1.62 miles
Contact: tel: 01977 671909
Nearest Opticians
NORTHGATE SURGERY
Address: NORTHGATE, PONTEFRACT, WF8 1NF
Distance: 0.96 miles
Contact: :
BROSGILL OPTICIANS - PONTEFRACT
Address: 4 MARKET PLACE, PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF8 1AX
Distance: 0.99 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (PONTEFRACT)
Address: 15 WOOLMARKET, PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF8 1AZ
Distance: 1.00 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (PONTEFRACT)
Address: 14 WOOLMARKET, PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF8 1AZ
Distance: 1.00 miles
Contact: :
BAYFIELDS OPTICIANS (PONTEFRACT)
Address: 32 ROPERGATE, PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF8 1LY
Distance: 1.11 miles
Contact: :
MOORHOUSE OPTICIANS (PONTEFRACT)
Address: 51 ROPERGATE, PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF8 1JY
Distance: 1.13 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
FRIARWOOD SURGERY
Address: CARLETON GLEN, PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF8 1SU
Distance: 0.90 miles
Contact: tel: 01977 704777
NORTHGATE SURGERY
Address: NORTHGATE SURGERY, NORTHGATE, PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF8 1NF
Distance: 0.96 miles
Contact: tel: 01977 703635
STUART ROAD
Address: THE SURGERY, STUART ROAD, PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF8 4PQ
Distance: 1.20 miles
Contact: tel: 01977 703437
FERRYBRIDGE MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 8-10 HIGH STREET, KNOTTINGLEY, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF11 8NQ
Distance: 1.63 miles
Contact: :
ASH GROVE MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: ENGLAND LANE, KNOTTINGLEY, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF11 0JA
Distance: 1.88 miles
Contact: :
ASH GROVE
Address: ASH GROVE MEDICAL CENTRE, ENGLAND LANE, KNOTTINGLEY, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF11 0JA
Distance: 1.88 miles
Contact: tel: 01977 673141
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: 0.83 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: 0.70 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: 1.49 miles
Pontefract Tanshelf
Address: Pontefract Tanshelf station, Park Road, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 4QA
Postcode: WF8 4QA
Line: Pontefract line
Company: Northern
Time: within ten minutes drive
Distance: 1.35 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: 3.57 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: 3.14 miles
Glasshoughton
Address: Glasshoughton station, Colorado Way, Glasshoughton, West Yorkshire, WF10 4TA
Postcode: WF10 4TA
Line: Pontefract line
Company: Northern
Time: within ten minutes drive
Distance: 2.57 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: 5.25 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: 7.04 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: 6.40 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: 5.45 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: 4.78 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: 5.64 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: 7.58 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: 6.88 miles
Distances are as the crow flies.
Motorway Junctions
M62 J33Distance: 2.67 milesDriving Time: 4.56 minutesM62 J32Distance: 2.75 milesDriving Time: 6.46 minutesM62 J32ADistance: 4.44 milesDriving Time: 8.31 minutesA1(M) J41Distance: 4.68 milesDriving Time: 8.64 minutesM62 J31Distance: 5.53 milesDriving Time: 9.18 minutes Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives?
Westminster Constituency Pontefract, Castleford and Knottingley Member or Parliament 
Yvette Cooper Contact Details Contact Yvette Cooper Political Party Labour
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
House Sales
Yearly House Sales
Year High Low Average Sales 2017 £159,950 £261,950 £160,243 7 2018 £152,950 £209,950 £216,834 9 2019 £167,500 £205,000 £198,501 13 2020 £177,950 £229,950 £151,705 21 2021 £194,000 £227,000 £227,000 3 2022 £190,000 £92,750 £155,917 3 2023 £165,000 £195,000 £180,000 2 2024 £200,500 £200,500 £200,500 1
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Local Postcodes
WF8 2HE Baghill LaneWF8 2HD Baghill LaneWF8 2FH Cherry DriveWF8 2HN Cobblers LaneWF8 2YL Conqueror CourtWF8 2YJ Conqueror WayWF8 2YP Drawbridge AvenueWF8 2YQ Drawbridge CloseWF8 2HJ Eastbourne CrescentWF8 2HL Eastbourne DriveWF8 2HG Eastbourne TerraceWF8 2HH Eastbourne ViewWF8 2HQ Eastbourne ViewWF8 2YN Garrison ViewWF8 2HX Harefield RoadWF8 2ZB Hawthorne CloseWF8 2YS Heather CourtWF8 2FJ Heather DriveWF8 2YT Heather GardensWF8 2TX Lower Taythes LaneWF8 2YU Manor CourtWF8 2YW Manor Park DriveWF8 2HW South View Gardens
What Popular Supermarkets are near?
Popular Supermarkets near WF8 2FG Supermarket Distance Directions Aldi, Baileygate Industrial Estate, South Baileygate, PONTEFRACT, WF8 2LN 0.90 miles Directions to Aldi Morrisons, Stuart Road, PONTEFRACT, WF8 1BT 1.68 miles Directions to Morrisons Tesco, Cornmarket, PONTEFRACT, WF8 1BJ 1.82 miles Directions to Tesco Iceland, Stuart Road, PONTEFRACT, WF8 4PQ 1.92 miles Directions to Iceland Asda, Halfpenny Lane, PONTEFRACT, WF8 4BW 2.51 miles Directions to Asda
What Popular Restaurants are near?
Burger King Restaurants near WF8 2FG Burger King Distance Directions Unit 12, Xscape, Junction 32 Of M62, Castleford, WF10 1AD 2.56 miles Directions to Unit 12, Xscape, Junction 32 Of M62 Junction 33, M62 Motorway, Knottingley, WF11 0AF 4.85 miles Directions to Junction 33, M62 Motorway Great North Road, Doncaster, DN6 8LR 7.74 miles Directions to Great North Road Wakefield Trinity Walk Sm, Wakefield, WF1 1QR 8.56 miles Directions to Wakefield Trinity Walk Sm
Mcdonald's Restaurants near WF8 2FG Mcdonald's Distance Directions McDonald's, Park Road Retail Park, Park Road, PONTEFRACT, WF8 4PR 1.40 miles Directions to McDonald's, Park Road Retail Park, Park Road, PONTEFRACT, WF8 4PR McDonald's, Colorado Way, CASTLEFORD, WF10 4TA 2.60 miles Directions to McDonald's, Colorado Way, CASTLEFORD, WF10 4TA McDonald's, Cathedral Retail Park, Charlesworth Way, WAKEFIELD, WF2 9SE 8.90 miles Directions to McDonald's, Cathedral Retail Park, Charlesworth Way, WAKEFIELD, WF2 9SE McDonald's, Rockingham Way, Redhouse Interchange, Adwick-le-Street, DONCASTER, DN6 7FB 8.92 miles Directions to McDonald's, Rockingham Way, Redhouse Interchange, Adwick-le-Street, DONCASTER, DN6 7FB
KFC Restaurants near WF8 2FG Restaurant Distance Directions KFC, Cornmarket, PONTEFRACT, WF8 1BJ 1.13 miles Directions to KFC Pontefract - Cornmarket KFC, Colorado Way, CASTLEFORD, WF10 4TA 2.60 miles Directions to KFC Glasshoughton - Colorado Way KFC, Westgate Retail & Leisure Park, Ings Road, WAKEFIELD, WF2 9SD 9.05 miles Directions to KFC Wakefield - Westgate Retail Park KFC, Yew Tree Lane, LEEDS, LS15 9JD 9.16 miles Directions to KFC Colton Mill - Stile Hill Way KFC, Temple Newsam Park, LEEDS, LS15 0AE 9.53 miles Directions to KFC Leeds - Skelton Lake Services
| Street | Town | Locality | Distance (Miles) | Central Postcode | Directions on Google Maps |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BAGHILL LANE | PONTEFRACT | 0.38 | WF8 2HB | View on Google Maps | |
| SOUTH BAILEYGATE | PONTEFRACT | 0.56 | WF8 2LN | View on Google Maps | |
| BONDGATE | PONTEFRACT | 0.60 | WF8 2JJ | View on Google Maps | |
| THE CIRCLE | PONTEFRACT | 0.67 | WF8 2AY | View on Google Maps |
| Nearest Town | Distance (Miles) | Direction | Bearing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pontefract | 0.97 | W | 271.54 |
| Knottingley | 2.11 | NE | 54.45 |
| Featherstone | 3.23 | WSW | 248.17 |
| Castleford | 3.62 | NW | 310.29 |
| Hemsworth | 6.08 | SSW | 207.05 |
| South Elmsall | 6.75 | S | 180.77 |
| Garforth | 8.09 | NNW | 328.92 |
| Rothwell | 8.73 | WNW | 296.67 |
| Royston | 9.48 | SW | 226.97 |
| Bentley | 11.60 | SSE | 150.35 |
Weather Forecast
Weather Forecast for Pontefract
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Heavy rain | 2.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 86.00% | SSE 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Heavy rain | 2.0°C (feels like -4.0°C) | 98.00% | SE 18 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Heavy rain | 5.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 98.00% | SSE 20 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Heavy rain | 9.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 90.00% | S 16 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Heavy rain | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 89.00% | S 16 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 51.00% | SSW 16 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 13.00% | SSW 16 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Light rain | 14.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 54.00% | SSW 18 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Light rain shower (night) | 14.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 32.00% | SSW 18 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 14.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 35.00% | SSW 18 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 13.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 12.00% | SSW 16 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 13.00% | SSW 16 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 9.00% | SSW 16 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 7.00% | SSW 16 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 7.00% | SSW 16 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 5.00% | SSW 16 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 5.00% | SSW 13 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 1.00% | SW 13 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Sunny day | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 1.00% | SW 16 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Sunny day | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 2.00% | SW 16 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 8.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 4.00% | SW 16 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 4.00% | WSW 13 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Clear night | 7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 1.00% | WSW 13 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 8.00% | WSW 11 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 5.00% | WSW 11 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Sunny day | 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 2.00% | WSW 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Sunny day | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 2.00% | W 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Sunny day | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 5.00% | W 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Clear night | 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 4.00% | W 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 5.00% | WNW 7 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like?
Download Speeds
| Average Mbps | 353.600 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 360.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 360.000 |
WF8 2FG has an average download speed of 353.6 Megabits per second (Mbps).
6 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
100% of postcodes (1,179,358) have slower broadband speeds.
0% of postcodes (5,277) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds
| Average Mbps | 176.500 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 180.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 180.000 |
WF8 2FG has an average upload speed of 176.5 Megabits per second (Mbps).
6 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
100% of postcodes (1,178,857) have slower upload speeds.
0% of postcodes (5,778) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute Drive
England Primary Schools
Simpson's Lane Academy
Address: Simpson's Lane Academy, Sycamore Avenue, Knottingley, West Yorkshire, WF11 0PL
Distance: 1.22 miles
Contact: 01977722515
Willow Green Academy
Address: Willow Green Academy, Hampden Close, Ferrybridge, Knottingley, West Yorkshire, WF11 8PT
Distance: 1.38 miles
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: 0.99 miles
Contact: 01977723495
Cherry Tree Academy
Address: Cherry Tree Academy, Cobblers Lane, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 2HN
Distance: 0.18 miles
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: 0.18 miles
Contact: 01977798303
Cherry Tree Academy
Address: Cherry Tree Academy, Cobblers Lane, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 2HN
Distance: 0.18 miles
Contact:
De Lacy Primary School
Address: De Lacy Primary School, Chequerfield Lane, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 2TG
Distance: 0.33 miles
Contact: 01977722620
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: 1.07 miles
Contact: 01977794179
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Address: St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Newgate, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 4AA
Distance: 1.26 miles
Contact:
Nearest Dentists
P R JONES AND ASSOCIATES
Address: 134 SOUTHGATE, PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF8 1QT
Distance: 0.79 miles
Contact: :
PONTEFRACT DENTAL CLINIC
Address: TRINITY STREET, PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF8 1EY
Distance: 0.92 miles
Contact: :
ONE SMILE DENTAL - PONTEFRACT
Address: 11-15 HORSEFAIR, PONTEFRACT, WF8 1PE
Distance: 0.95 miles
Contact: :
ELLIS DENTAL PRACTICE LIMITED
Address: 18 BEASTFAIR, PONTEFRACT, WF8 1AW
Distance: 1.08 miles
Contact: :
CORNMARKET (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 14 CORNMARKET, PONTEFRACT, WF8 1BJ
Distance: 1.13 miles
Contact: :
ROPERGATE DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 47 ROPERGATE, PONTEFRACT, WF8 1JY
Distance: 1.13 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
CHEQUERFIELD PHARMACY
Address: 1 THE CIRCLE, PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF8 2AY
Distance: 0.67 miles
Contact: tel: 01977 797391
FRIARWOOD PHARMACY
Address: CARLETON GLEN, PONTEFRACT, WF8 1SU
Distance: 0.90 miles
Contact: tel: 01977 703667
COHENS CHEMIST
Address: NORTHGATE, PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF8 1HJ
Distance: 0.91 miles
Contact: tel: 01977 709408
BOOTS
Address: 3-5 BEASTFAIR, PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF8 1AL
Distance: 1.09 miles
Contact: tel: 01977 703719
MEDICHEM PHARMACY
Address: THE STUART ROAD SURGERY, STUART ROAD, PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF8 4PQ
Distance: 1.20 miles
Contact: tel: 01977 791883
HILL TOP PHARMACY
Address: 5 HEADLANDS LANE, KNOTTINGLEY, WF11 0LA
Distance: 1.62 miles
Contact: tel: 01977 671909
Nearest Opticians
NORTHGATE SURGERY
Address: NORTHGATE, PONTEFRACT, WF8 1NF
Distance: 0.96 miles
Contact: :
BROSGILL OPTICIANS - PONTEFRACT
Address: 4 MARKET PLACE, PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF8 1AX
Distance: 0.99 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (PONTEFRACT)
Address: 15 WOOLMARKET, PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF8 1AZ
Distance: 1.00 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (PONTEFRACT)
Address: 14 WOOLMARKET, PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF8 1AZ
Distance: 1.00 miles
Contact: :
BAYFIELDS OPTICIANS (PONTEFRACT)
Address: 32 ROPERGATE, PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF8 1LY
Distance: 1.11 miles
Contact: :
MOORHOUSE OPTICIANS (PONTEFRACT)
Address: 51 ROPERGATE, PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF8 1JY
Distance: 1.13 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
FRIARWOOD SURGERY
Address: CARLETON GLEN, PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF8 1SU
Distance: 0.90 miles
Contact: tel: 01977 704777
NORTHGATE SURGERY
Address: NORTHGATE SURGERY, NORTHGATE, PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF8 1NF
Distance: 0.96 miles
Contact: tel: 01977 703635
STUART ROAD
Address: THE SURGERY, STUART ROAD, PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF8 4PQ
Distance: 1.20 miles
Contact: tel: 01977 703437
FERRYBRIDGE MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 8-10 HIGH STREET, KNOTTINGLEY, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF11 8NQ
Distance: 1.63 miles
Contact: :
ASH GROVE MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: ENGLAND LANE, KNOTTINGLEY, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF11 0JA
Distance: 1.88 miles
Contact: :
ASH GROVE
Address: ASH GROVE MEDICAL CENTRE, ENGLAND LANE, KNOTTINGLEY, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF11 0JA
Distance: 1.88 miles
Contact: tel: 01977 673141
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: 0.83 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: 0.70 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: 1.49 miles
Pontefract Tanshelf
Address: Pontefract Tanshelf station, Park Road, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 4QA
Postcode: WF8 4QA
Line: Pontefract line
Company: Northern
Time: within ten minutes drive
Distance: 1.35 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: 3.57 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: 3.14 miles
Glasshoughton
Address: Glasshoughton station, Colorado Way, Glasshoughton, West Yorkshire, WF10 4TA
Postcode: WF10 4TA
Line: Pontefract line
Company: Northern
Time: within ten minutes drive
Distance: 2.57 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: 5.25 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: 7.04 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: 6.40 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: 5.45 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: 4.78 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: 5.64 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: 7.58 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: 6.88 miles
Distances are as the crow flies.
Motorway Junctions
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives?
| Westminster Constituency | Pontefract, Castleford and Knottingley |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament | |
| Contact Details | Contact Yvette Cooper |
| Political Party | Labour |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | £159,950 | £261,950 | £160,243 | 7 |
| 2018 | £152,950 | £209,950 | £216,834 | 9 |
| 2019 | £167,500 | £205,000 | £198,501 | 13 |
| 2020 | £177,950 | £229,950 | £151,705 | 21 |
| 2021 | £194,000 | £227,000 | £227,000 | 3 |
| 2022 | £190,000 | £92,750 | £155,917 | 3 |
| 2023 | £165,000 | £195,000 | £180,000 | 2 |
| 2024 | £200,500 | £200,500 | £200,500 | 1 |
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Local Postcodes
What Popular Supermarkets are near?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Aldi, Baileygate Industrial Estate, South Baileygate, PONTEFRACT, WF8 2LN | 0.90 miles | Directions to Aldi |
| Morrisons, Stuart Road, PONTEFRACT, WF8 1BT | 1.68 miles | Directions to Morrisons |
| Tesco, Cornmarket, PONTEFRACT, WF8 1BJ | 1.82 miles | Directions to Tesco |
| Iceland, Stuart Road, PONTEFRACT, WF8 4PQ | 1.92 miles | Directions to Iceland |
| Asda, Halfpenny Lane, PONTEFRACT, WF8 4BW | 2.51 miles | Directions to Asda |
What Popular Restaurants are near?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Unit 12, Xscape, Junction 32 Of M62, Castleford, WF10 1AD | 2.56 miles | Directions to Unit 12, Xscape, Junction 32 Of M62 |
| Junction 33, M62 Motorway, Knottingley, WF11 0AF | 4.85 miles | Directions to Junction 33, M62 Motorway |
| Great North Road, Doncaster, DN6 8LR | 7.74 miles | Directions to Great North Road |
| Wakefield Trinity Walk Sm, Wakefield, WF1 1QR | 8.56 miles | Directions to Wakefield Trinity Walk Sm |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Park Road Retail Park, Park Road, PONTEFRACT, WF8 4PR | 1.40 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Park Road Retail Park, Park Road, PONTEFRACT, WF8 4PR |
| McDonald's, Colorado Way, CASTLEFORD, WF10 4TA | 2.60 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Colorado Way, CASTLEFORD, WF10 4TA |
| McDonald's, Cathedral Retail Park, Charlesworth Way, WAKEFIELD, WF2 9SE | 8.90 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Cathedral Retail Park, Charlesworth Way, WAKEFIELD, WF2 9SE |
| McDonald's, Rockingham Way, Redhouse Interchange, Adwick-le-Street, DONCASTER, DN6 7FB | 8.92 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Rockingham Way, Redhouse Interchange, Adwick-le-Street, DONCASTER, DN6 7FB |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Cornmarket, PONTEFRACT, WF8 1BJ | 1.13 miles | Directions to KFC Pontefract - Cornmarket |
| KFC, Colorado Way, CASTLEFORD, WF10 4TA | 2.60 miles | Directions to KFC Glasshoughton - Colorado Way |
| KFC, Westgate Retail & Leisure Park, Ings Road, WAKEFIELD, WF2 9SD | 9.05 miles | Directions to KFC Wakefield - Westgate Retail Park |
| KFC, Yew Tree Lane, LEEDS, LS15 9JD | 9.16 miles | Directions to KFC Colton Mill - Stile Hill Way |
| KFC, Temple Newsam Park, LEEDS, LS15 0AE | 9.53 miles | Directions to KFC Leeds - Skelton Lake Services |