WF8 2FW Postcode in Pontefract
WF8 2FW is the Postcode in Birch Way
WF8 2FW 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 (2FW) 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 FW.
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 2FW postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the WF8 2FW postcode have the street address of Birch Way
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the WF8 2FW postcode is home to a bustling 81 residents!
WF8 2FW is within the town of Pontefract.
The WF8 2FW postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in WF8 2FW are houses. Of these houses, most are detached. The remainder are end-terraced, semi-detached, mid-terraced and enclosed end-terraced.
Most properties in WF8 2FW 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% |
Telephone Area Code for WF8 2FW
The telephone area code for WF8 2FW is 01977 Pontefract.
Map Coordinates
| Latitude | 53.7056478983 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -1.28315926281 |
Retail and Shopping near WF8 2FW
Street
Town
Locality
Distance (Miles)
Central Postcode
Directions on Google Maps
HIGH STREET
KNOTTINGLEY
0.80
WF11 8NQ
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BONDGATE
PONTEFRACT
0.89
WF8 2JJ
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PINEWOOD PLACE
KNOTTINGLEY
0.99
WF11 0QH
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SOUTH BAILEYGATE
PONTEFRACT
1.00
WF8 2LN
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Nearest Town
Distance (Miles)
Direction
Bearing
Pontefract
1.42
SW
229.74
Knottingley
1.62
E
80.09
Castleford
3.21
WNW
295.84
Normanton
5.45
W
265.79
Hemsworth
6.99
SSW
204.41
Garforth
7.37
NW
324.32
South Elmsall
7.69
S
181.57
Selby
10.29
ENE
58.09
Horbury
11.59
WSW
254.62
Bentley
12.37
SSE
153.00
Tadcaster
12.41
N
3.60
Weather Forecast
Weather Forecast for Pontefract
Time Period Icon Description Temperature Rain Probability Wind 21:00 to 00:00 
Clear night 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 0.00% SW 4 mph
Time Period Icon Description Temperature Rain Probability Wind 00:00 to 03:00 Clear night 8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 0.00% SSW 4 mph 03:00 to 06:00 Clear night 8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 0.00% SSW 4 mph 06:00 to 09:00 
Partly cloudy (night) 8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 0.00% SSW 7 mph 09:00 to 12:00 
Partly cloudy (day) 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) 0.00% SSW 7 mph 12:00 to 15:00 
Cloudy 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) 3.00% SSW 9 mph 15:00 to 18:00 Partly cloudy (day) 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) 2.00% SSW 9 mph 18:00 to 21:00 Partly cloudy (night) 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) 2.00% S 9 mph 21:00 to 00:00 Partly cloudy (night) 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) 1.00% S 9 mph
Time Period Icon Description Temperature Rain Probability Wind 00:00 to 03:00 Cloudy 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 4.00% S 11 mph 03:00 to 06:00 
Overcast 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 7.00% S 11 mph 06:00 to 09:00 Cloudy 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 5.00% SSE 9 mph 09:00 to 12:00 Partly cloudy (day) 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 2.00% SSE 13 mph 12:00 to 15:00 Cloudy 13.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) 5.00% SSE 16 mph 15:00 to 18:00 Cloudy 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) 4.00% SSE 13 mph 18:00 to 21:00 Overcast 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) 8.00% SSE 11 mph 21:00 to 00:00 Overcast 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) 10.00% SSE 11 mph
Time Period Icon Description Temperature Rain Probability Wind 00:00 to 03:00 Overcast 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) 21.00% SSE 11 mph 03:00 to 06:00 Cloudy 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) 19.00% S 11 mph 06:00 to 09:00 Partly cloudy (night) 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) 12.00% S 11 mph 09:00 to 12:00 Partly cloudy (day) 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) 7.00% SSW 11 mph 12:00 to 15:00 Partly cloudy (day) 13.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) 11.00% SSW 11 mph 15:00 to 18:00 Partly cloudy (day) 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) 12.00% SSW 11 mph 18:00 to 21:00 Clear night 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 7.00% SSW 9 mph 21:00 to 00:00 Clear night 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 4.00% SSW 9 mph
Time Period Icon Description Temperature Rain Probability Wind 00:00 to 03:00 Clear night 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 4.00% SSW 9 mph 03:00 to 06:00 Cloudy 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 7.00% SSW 9 mph 06:00 to 09:00 Partly cloudy (night) 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 5.00% SSW 11 mph 09:00 to 12:00 Cloudy 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 7.00% SW 11 mph 12:00 to 15:00 Cloudy 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) 12.00% SW 13 mph 15:00 to 18:00 Cloudy 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) 31.00% SW 11 mph 18:00 to 21:00 Clear night 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) 6.00% WSW 11 mph 21:00 to 00:00 Clear night 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 4.00% WSW 9 mph
What are the Broadband Speeds like?
Download Speeds
Average Mbps 20.800 Median Mbps 21.500 Maximum Mbps 32.290
WF8 2FW has an average download speed of 20.8 Megabits per second (Mbps).
373 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
4% of postcodes (42,940) have slower broadband speeds.
96% of postcodes (1,141,328) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds
Average Mbps 4.500 Median Mbps 4.600 Maximum Mbps 8.620
WF8 2FW has an average upload speed of 4.5 Megabits per second (Mbps).
1,897 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
5% of postcodes (62,714) have slower upload speeds.
95% of postcodes (1,120,030) 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: 0.88 miles
Contact: 01977722515
Brotherton and Byram Community Primary Academy
Address: Brotherton and Byram Community Primary Academy, Low Street, Brotherton, Knottingley, West Yorkshire, WF11 9HQ
Distance: 1.36 miles
Contact: 01977355020
The Vale Primary Academy
Address: The Vale Primary Academy, Ferrybridge Road, Knottingley, West Yorkshire, WF11 8JF
Distance: 0.95 miles
Contact: 01977722485
Willow Green Academy
Address: Willow Green Academy, Hampden Close, Ferrybridge, Knottingley, West Yorkshire, WF11 8PT
Distance: 0.45 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: 0.56 miles
Contact: 01977723495
Cherry Tree Academy
Address: Cherry Tree Academy, Cobblers Lane, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 2HN
Distance: 0.91 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: 0.91 miles
Contact: 01977798303
Cherry Tree Academy
Address: Cherry Tree Academy, Cobblers Lane, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 2HN
Distance: 0.91 miles
Contact:
De Lacy Primary School
Address: De Lacy Primary School, Chequerfield Lane, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 2TG
Distance: 1.21 miles
Contact: 01977722620
Nearest Dentists
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 11-11A HILL TOP, KNOTTINGLEY, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF11 8EB
Distance: 1.16 miles
Contact: :
HILL TOP (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 11B HILL TOP, KNOTTINGLEY, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF11 8EB
Distance: 1.16 miles
Contact: :
P R JONES AND ASSOCIATES
Address: 134 SOUTHGATE, PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF8 1QT
Distance: 1.26 miles
Contact: :
PONTEFRACT DENTAL CLINIC
Address: TRINITY STREET, PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF8 1EY
Distance: 1.34 miles
Contact: :
ONE SMILE DENTAL - PONTEFRACT
Address: 11-15 HORSEFAIR, PONTEFRACT, WF8 1PE
Distance: 1.40 miles
Contact: :
ELLIS DENTAL PRACTICE LIMITED
Address: 18 BEASTFAIR, PONTEFRACT, WF8 1AW
Distance: 1.55 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
ALLIED PHARMACY FERRYBRIDGE
Address: 6 HIGH STREET, FERRYBRIDGE, KNOTTINGLEY, WF11 8NQ
Distance: 0.80 miles
Contact: tel: 01977 672522
HILL TOP PHARMACY
Address: 5 HEADLANDS LANE, KNOTTINGLEY, WF11 0LA
Distance: 1.11 miles
Contact: tel: 01977 671909
COHENS CHEMIST
Address: NORTHGATE, PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF8 1HJ
Distance: 1.27 miles
Contact: tel: 01977 709408
CHEQUERFIELD PHARMACY
Address: 1 THE CIRCLE, PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF8 2AY
Distance: 1.50 miles
Contact: tel: 01977 797391
ASH GROVE PHARMACY
Address: ENGLAND LANE, KNOTTINGLEY, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF11 0JA
Distance: 1.54 miles
Contact: tel: 01977 622107
FRIARWOOD PHARMACY
Address: CARLETON GLEN, PONTEFRACT, WF8 1SU
Distance: 1.55 miles
Contact: tel: 01977 703667
Nearest Opticians
KNOTTINGLEY VISION CENTRE
Address: 11 THE ARCADE, HILL TOP, KNOTTINGLEY, WF11 8EA
Distance: 1.13 miles
Contact: :
RYAN EYECARE
Address: 17 HILL TOP, KNOTTINGLEY, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF11 8EB
Distance: 1.16 miles
Contact: :
NORTHGATE SURGERY
Address: NORTHGATE, PONTEFRACT, WF8 1NF
Distance: 1.34 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (PONTEFRACT)
Address: 15 WOOLMARKET, PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF8 1AZ
Distance: 1.45 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (PONTEFRACT)
Address: 14 WOOLMARKET, PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF8 1AZ
Distance: 1.45 miles
Contact: :
BROSGILL OPTICIANS - PONTEFRACT
Address: 4 MARKET PLACE, PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF8 1AX
Distance: 1.46 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
FERRYBRIDGE MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 8-10 HIGH STREET, KNOTTINGLEY, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF11 8NQ
Distance: 0.80 miles
Contact: :
NORTHGATE SURGERY
Address: NORTHGATE SURGERY, NORTHGATE, PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF8 1NF
Distance: 1.34 miles
Contact: tel: 01977 703635
BYRAM SURGERY
Address: ST EDWARDS CLOSE, BYRAM, KNOTTINGLEY, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF11 9NT
Distance: 1.54 miles
Contact: :
ASH GROVE MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: ENGLAND LANE, KNOTTINGLEY, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF11 0JA
Distance: 1.54 miles
Contact: :
ASH GROVE
Address: ASH GROVE MEDICAL CENTRE, ENGLAND LANE, KNOTTINGLEY, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF11 0JA
Distance: 1.54 miles
Contact: tel: 01977 673141
FRIARWOOD SURGERY
Address: CARLETON GLEN, PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF8 1SU
Distance: 1.55 miles
Contact: tel: 01977 704777
Transport Links
Train Stations
Knottingley
Address: Knottingley station, Hilltop, Knottingley, West Yorkshire, WF11 8ED
Postcode: WF11 8ED
Line: Pontefract line
Company: Northern
Time: within five minutes drive
Distance: 0.98 miles
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: 0.92 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: 1.26 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: 1.66 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: 3.19 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: 2.41 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: 3.63 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: 5.13 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: 5.46 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: 5.19 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: 6.92 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: 6.65 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: 6.01 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: 6.26 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: 5.75 miles
Distances are as the crow flies.
Motorway Junctions
M62 J33Distance: 2.66 milesDriving Time: 4.51 minutesM62 J32Distance: 2.76 milesDriving Time: 6.51 minutesM62 J32ADistance: 4.45 milesDriving Time: 8.36 minutesA1(M) J41Distance: 4.69 milesDriving Time: 8.68 minutesA1(M) J42Distance: 5.12 milesDriving Time: 6.98 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 £75,000 £75,000 £75,000 1 2018 £125,000 £260,000 £147,625 8 2019 £120,000 £200,000 £198,333 15 2020 £165,000 £260,000 £185,182 11 2021 £285,000 £260,500 £272,750 2 2022 £146,500 £367,500 £238,833 3 2023 £186,000 £192,000 £189,000 2
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Local Postcodes
What Popular Supermarkets are near?
Popular Supermarkets near WF8 2FW Supermarket Distance Directions Aldi, Baileygate Industrial Estate, South Baileygate, PONTEFRACT, WF8 2LN 1.61 miles Directions to Aldi Morrisons, Marine Villa Road, KNOTTINGLEY, WF11 8ER 2.18 miles Directions to Morrisons Morrisons, Stuart Road, PONTEFRACT, WF8 1BT 2.34 miles Directions to Morrisons Iceland, Stuart Road, PONTEFRACT, WF8 4PQ 2.51 miles Directions to Iceland Tesco, Cornmarket, PONTEFRACT, WF8 1BJ 2.52 miles Directions to Tesco
What Popular Restaurants are near?
Burger King Restaurants near WF8 2FW Burger King Distance Directions Unit 12, Xscape, Junction 32 Of M62, Castleford, WF10 1AD 2.37 miles Directions to Unit 12, Xscape, Junction 32 Of M62 Junction 33, M62 Motorway, Knottingley, WF11 0AF 4.79 miles Directions to Junction 33, M62 Motorway Great North Road, Doncaster, DN6 8LR 8.57 miles Directions to Great North Road Wakefield Trinity Walk Sm, Wakefield, WF1 1QR 8.79 miles Directions to Wakefield Trinity Walk Sm
Mcdonald's Restaurants near WF8 2FW Mcdonald's Distance Directions McDonald's, Park Road Retail Park, Park Road, PONTEFRACT, WF8 4PR 1.59 miles Directions to McDonald's, Park Road Retail Park, Park Road, PONTEFRACT, WF8 4PR McDonald's, Colorado Way, CASTLEFORD, WF10 4TA 2.42 miles Directions to McDonald's, Colorado Way, CASTLEFORD, WF10 4TA McDonald's, Stile Hill Way, Colton, LEEDS, LS15 9JH 8.50 miles Directions to McDonald's, Stile Hill Way, Colton, LEEDS, LS15 9JH McDonald's, Cathedral Retail Park, Charlesworth Way, WAKEFIELD, WF2 9SE 9.16 miles Directions to McDonald's, Cathedral Retail Park, Charlesworth Way, WAKEFIELD, WF2 9SE
KFC Restaurants near WF8 2FW Restaurant Distance Directions KFC, Cornmarket, PONTEFRACT, WF8 1BJ 1.56 miles Directions to KFC Pontefract - Cornmarket KFC, Colorado Way, CASTLEFORD, WF10 4TA 2.42 miles Directions to KFC Glasshoughton - Colorado Way KFC, Yew Tree Lane, LEEDS, LS15 9JD 8.57 miles Directions to KFC Colton Mill - Stile Hill Way KFC, Temple Newsam Park, LEEDS, LS15 0AE 9.02 miles Directions to KFC Leeds - Skelton Lake Services KFC, Westgate Retail & Leisure Park, Ings Road, WAKEFIELD, WF2 9SD 9.31 miles Directions to KFC Wakefield - Westgate Retail Park
| Street | Town | Locality | Distance (Miles) | Central Postcode | Directions on Google Maps |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HIGH STREET | KNOTTINGLEY | 0.80 | WF11 8NQ | View on Google Maps | |
| BONDGATE | PONTEFRACT | 0.89 | WF8 2JJ | View on Google Maps | |
| PINEWOOD PLACE | KNOTTINGLEY | 0.99 | WF11 0QH | View on Google Maps | |
| SOUTH BAILEYGATE | PONTEFRACT | 1.00 | WF8 2LN | View on Google Maps |
| Nearest Town | Distance (Miles) | Direction | Bearing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pontefract | 1.42 | SW | 229.74 |
| Knottingley | 1.62 | E | 80.09 |
| Castleford | 3.21 | WNW | 295.84 |
| Normanton | 5.45 | W | 265.79 |
| Hemsworth | 6.99 | SSW | 204.41 |
| Garforth | 7.37 | NW | 324.32 |
| South Elmsall | 7.69 | S | 181.57 |
| Selby | 10.29 | ENE | 58.09 |
| Horbury | 11.59 | WSW | 254.62 |
| Bentley | 12.37 | SSE | 153.00 |
| Tadcaster | 12.41 | N | 3.60 |
Weather Forecast
Weather Forecast for Pontefract
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Clear night | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 0.00% | SW 4 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Clear night | 8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 0.00% | SSW 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | 8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 0.00% | SSW 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 0.00% | SSW 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 0.00% | SSW 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 3.00% | SSW 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 2.00% | SSW 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 2.00% | S 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 1.00% | S 9 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 4.00% | S 11 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 7.00% | S 11 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 5.00% | SSE 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 2.00% | SSE 13 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 5.00% | SSE 16 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 4.00% | SSE 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Overcast | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 8.00% | SSE 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Overcast | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 10.00% | SSE 11 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Overcast | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 21.00% | SSE 11 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 19.00% | S 11 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 12.00% | S 11 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 7.00% | SSW 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 13.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 11.00% | SSW 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 12.00% | SSW 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Clear night | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 7.00% | SSW 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Clear night | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 4.00% | SSW 9 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Clear night | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 4.00% | SSW 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 7.00% | SSW 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 5.00% | SSW 11 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 7.00% | SW 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 12.00% | SW 13 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 31.00% | SW 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Clear night | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 6.00% | WSW 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Clear night | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 4.00% | WSW 9 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like?
Download Speeds
| Average Mbps | 20.800 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 21.500 |
| Maximum Mbps | 32.290 |
WF8 2FW has an average download speed of 20.8 Megabits per second (Mbps).
373 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
4% of postcodes (42,940) have slower broadband speeds.
96% of postcodes (1,141,328) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds
| Average Mbps | 4.500 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 4.600 |
| Maximum Mbps | 8.620 |
WF8 2FW has an average upload speed of 4.5 Megabits per second (Mbps).
1,897 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
5% of postcodes (62,714) have slower upload speeds.
95% of postcodes (1,120,030) 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: 0.88 miles
Contact: 01977722515
Brotherton and Byram Community Primary Academy
Address: Brotherton and Byram Community Primary Academy, Low Street, Brotherton, Knottingley, West Yorkshire, WF11 9HQ
Distance: 1.36 miles
Contact: 01977355020
The Vale Primary Academy
Address: The Vale Primary Academy, Ferrybridge Road, Knottingley, West Yorkshire, WF11 8JF
Distance: 0.95 miles
Contact: 01977722485
Willow Green Academy
Address: Willow Green Academy, Hampden Close, Ferrybridge, Knottingley, West Yorkshire, WF11 8PT
Distance: 0.45 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: 0.56 miles
Contact: 01977723495
Cherry Tree Academy
Address: Cherry Tree Academy, Cobblers Lane, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 2HN
Distance: 0.91 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: 0.91 miles
Contact: 01977798303
Cherry Tree Academy
Address: Cherry Tree Academy, Cobblers Lane, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 2HN
Distance: 0.91 miles
Contact:
De Lacy Primary School
Address: De Lacy Primary School, Chequerfield Lane, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 2TG
Distance: 1.21 miles
Contact: 01977722620
Nearest Dentists
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 11-11A HILL TOP, KNOTTINGLEY, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF11 8EB
Distance: 1.16 miles
Contact: :
HILL TOP (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 11B HILL TOP, KNOTTINGLEY, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF11 8EB
Distance: 1.16 miles
Contact: :
P R JONES AND ASSOCIATES
Address: 134 SOUTHGATE, PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF8 1QT
Distance: 1.26 miles
Contact: :
PONTEFRACT DENTAL CLINIC
Address: TRINITY STREET, PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF8 1EY
Distance: 1.34 miles
Contact: :
ONE SMILE DENTAL - PONTEFRACT
Address: 11-15 HORSEFAIR, PONTEFRACT, WF8 1PE
Distance: 1.40 miles
Contact: :
ELLIS DENTAL PRACTICE LIMITED
Address: 18 BEASTFAIR, PONTEFRACT, WF8 1AW
Distance: 1.55 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
ALLIED PHARMACY FERRYBRIDGE
Address: 6 HIGH STREET, FERRYBRIDGE, KNOTTINGLEY, WF11 8NQ
Distance: 0.80 miles
Contact: tel: 01977 672522
HILL TOP PHARMACY
Address: 5 HEADLANDS LANE, KNOTTINGLEY, WF11 0LA
Distance: 1.11 miles
Contact: tel: 01977 671909
COHENS CHEMIST
Address: NORTHGATE, PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF8 1HJ
Distance: 1.27 miles
Contact: tel: 01977 709408
CHEQUERFIELD PHARMACY
Address: 1 THE CIRCLE, PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF8 2AY
Distance: 1.50 miles
Contact: tel: 01977 797391
ASH GROVE PHARMACY
Address: ENGLAND LANE, KNOTTINGLEY, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF11 0JA
Distance: 1.54 miles
Contact: tel: 01977 622107
FRIARWOOD PHARMACY
Address: CARLETON GLEN, PONTEFRACT, WF8 1SU
Distance: 1.55 miles
Contact: tel: 01977 703667
Nearest Opticians
KNOTTINGLEY VISION CENTRE
Address: 11 THE ARCADE, HILL TOP, KNOTTINGLEY, WF11 8EA
Distance: 1.13 miles
Contact: :
RYAN EYECARE
Address: 17 HILL TOP, KNOTTINGLEY, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF11 8EB
Distance: 1.16 miles
Contact: :
NORTHGATE SURGERY
Address: NORTHGATE, PONTEFRACT, WF8 1NF
Distance: 1.34 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (PONTEFRACT)
Address: 15 WOOLMARKET, PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF8 1AZ
Distance: 1.45 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (PONTEFRACT)
Address: 14 WOOLMARKET, PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF8 1AZ
Distance: 1.45 miles
Contact: :
BROSGILL OPTICIANS - PONTEFRACT
Address: 4 MARKET PLACE, PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF8 1AX
Distance: 1.46 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
FERRYBRIDGE MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 8-10 HIGH STREET, KNOTTINGLEY, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF11 8NQ
Distance: 0.80 miles
Contact: :
NORTHGATE SURGERY
Address: NORTHGATE SURGERY, NORTHGATE, PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF8 1NF
Distance: 1.34 miles
Contact: tel: 01977 703635
BYRAM SURGERY
Address: ST EDWARDS CLOSE, BYRAM, KNOTTINGLEY, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF11 9NT
Distance: 1.54 miles
Contact: :
ASH GROVE MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: ENGLAND LANE, KNOTTINGLEY, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF11 0JA
Distance: 1.54 miles
Contact: :
ASH GROVE
Address: ASH GROVE MEDICAL CENTRE, ENGLAND LANE, KNOTTINGLEY, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF11 0JA
Distance: 1.54 miles
Contact: tel: 01977 673141
FRIARWOOD SURGERY
Address: CARLETON GLEN, PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF8 1SU
Distance: 1.55 miles
Contact: tel: 01977 704777
Transport Links
Train Stations
Knottingley
Address: Knottingley station, Hilltop, Knottingley, West Yorkshire, WF11 8ED
Postcode: WF11 8ED
Line: Pontefract line
Company: Northern
Time: within five minutes drive
Distance: 0.98 miles
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: 0.92 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: 1.26 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: 1.66 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: 3.19 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: 2.41 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: 3.63 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: 5.13 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: 5.46 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: 5.19 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: 6.92 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: 6.65 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: 6.01 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: 6.26 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: 5.75 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 | £75,000 | £75,000 | £75,000 | 1 |
| 2018 | £125,000 | £260,000 | £147,625 | 8 |
| 2019 | £120,000 | £200,000 | £198,333 | 15 |
| 2020 | £165,000 | £260,000 | £185,182 | 11 |
| 2021 | £285,000 | £260,500 | £272,750 | 2 |
| 2022 | £146,500 | £367,500 | £238,833 | 3 |
| 2023 | £186,000 | £192,000 | £189,000 | 2 |
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Local Postcodes
What Popular Supermarkets are near?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Aldi, Baileygate Industrial Estate, South Baileygate, PONTEFRACT, WF8 2LN | 1.61 miles | Directions to Aldi |
| Morrisons, Marine Villa Road, KNOTTINGLEY, WF11 8ER | 2.18 miles | Directions to Morrisons |
| Morrisons, Stuart Road, PONTEFRACT, WF8 1BT | 2.34 miles | Directions to Morrisons |
| Iceland, Stuart Road, PONTEFRACT, WF8 4PQ | 2.51 miles | Directions to Iceland |
| Tesco, Cornmarket, PONTEFRACT, WF8 1BJ | 2.52 miles | Directions to Tesco |
What Popular Restaurants are near?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Unit 12, Xscape, Junction 32 Of M62, Castleford, WF10 1AD | 2.37 miles | Directions to Unit 12, Xscape, Junction 32 Of M62 |
| Junction 33, M62 Motorway, Knottingley, WF11 0AF | 4.79 miles | Directions to Junction 33, M62 Motorway |
| Great North Road, Doncaster, DN6 8LR | 8.57 miles | Directions to Great North Road |
| Wakefield Trinity Walk Sm, Wakefield, WF1 1QR | 8.79 miles | Directions to Wakefield Trinity Walk Sm |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Park Road Retail Park, Park Road, PONTEFRACT, WF8 4PR | 1.59 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Park Road Retail Park, Park Road, PONTEFRACT, WF8 4PR |
| McDonald's, Colorado Way, CASTLEFORD, WF10 4TA | 2.42 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Colorado Way, CASTLEFORD, WF10 4TA |
| McDonald's, Stile Hill Way, Colton, LEEDS, LS15 9JH | 8.50 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Stile Hill Way, Colton, LEEDS, LS15 9JH |
| McDonald's, Cathedral Retail Park, Charlesworth Way, WAKEFIELD, WF2 9SE | 9.16 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Cathedral Retail Park, Charlesworth Way, WAKEFIELD, WF2 9SE |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Cornmarket, PONTEFRACT, WF8 1BJ | 1.56 miles | Directions to KFC Pontefract - Cornmarket |
| KFC, Colorado Way, CASTLEFORD, WF10 4TA | 2.42 miles | Directions to KFC Glasshoughton - Colorado Way |
| KFC, Yew Tree Lane, LEEDS, LS15 9JD | 8.57 miles | Directions to KFC Colton Mill - Stile Hill Way |
| KFC, Temple Newsam Park, LEEDS, LS15 0AE | 9.02 miles | Directions to KFC Leeds - Skelton Lake Services |
| KFC, Westgate Retail & Leisure Park, Ings Road, WAKEFIELD, WF2 9SD | 9.31 miles | Directions to KFC Wakefield - Westgate Retail Park |