WF8 4ET 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 (4ET) 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 4.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case ET.
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 4ET postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the WF8 4ET postcode have the street address of Queens Square
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the WF8 4ET postcode is home to a bustling 63 residents!
WF8 4ET is within the town of PONTEFRACT.
The WF8 4ET postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in WF8 4ET are houses. Of these houses, most are semi-detached. The remainder are mid-terraced and end-terraced.
Most properties in WF8 4ET are social housing with the rest being social housing.
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Contact Me| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 100% |
| Commercial | 0% |
| Public | 0% |
Telephone Area Code for WF8 4ET
The telephone area code for WF8 4ET is 01977 Pontefract.
Map Coordinates
| Latitude | 53.6847664732 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -1.32946782613 |
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Street
Town
Locality
Distance (Miles)
Central Postcode
Directions on Google Maps
FRONT STREET
PONTEFRACT
0.78
WF8 1BP
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SOUTHGATE
PONTEFRACT
0.78
WF8 1LN
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ROPERGATE
PONTEFRACT
0.78
WF8 1LG
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CORN MARKET
PONTEFRACT
0.80
WF8 1AN
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Nearest Town
Distance (Miles)
Direction
Bearing
Pontefract
0.97
ENE
57.01
Featherstone
1.41
WSW
240.11
Castleford
3.01
NNW
340.87
Normanton
3.68
WNW
286.51
Hemsworth
5.01
SSW
191.34
South Kirkby
6.30
S
176.14
South Elmsall
6.47
SSE
164.86
Wakefield
6.93
W
269.47
Rothwell
7.47
NW
306.24
Royston
7.88
SW
220.76
Weather Forecast
Weather Forecast for Pontefract
Time Period Icon Description Temperature Rain Probability Wind 12:00 to 15:00 
Cloudy 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 8.00% SW 16 mph 15:00 to 18:00 
Overcast 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 55.00% SW 11 mph 18:00 to 21:00 
Partly cloudy (night) 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 7.00% W 11 mph 21:00 to 00:00 
Clear night 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 0.00% W 9 mph
Time Period Icon Description Temperature Rain Probability Wind 00:00 to 03:00 Cloudy 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 5.00% WSW 9 mph 03:00 to 06:00 Cloudy 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 5.00% SW 11 mph 06:00 to 09:00 Overcast 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 14.00% SW 13 mph 09:00 to 12:00 Overcast 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 12.00% SW 13 mph 12:00 to 15:00 
Partly cloudy (day) 10.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 37.00% W 20 mph 15:00 to 18:00 Partly cloudy (day) 8.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 41.00% W 22 mph 18:00 to 21:00 
Heavy rain shower (night) 6.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) 62.00% W 22 mph 21:00 to 00:00 Cloudy 5.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) 39.00% W 18 mph
Time Period Icon Description Temperature Rain Probability Wind 00:00 to 03:00 Cloudy 5.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) 62.00% W 18 mph 03:00 to 06:00 
Light rain shower (night) 4.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) 55.00% W 18 mph 06:00 to 09:00 
Sleet 3.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) 60.00% W 16 mph 09:00 to 12:00 Sleet 4.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) 44.00% W 18 mph 12:00 to 15:00 Cloudy 6.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) 7.00% W 20 mph 15:00 to 18:00 
Sunny day 6.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) 1.00% WNW 20 mph 18:00 to 21:00 Clear night 6.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) 1.00% WNW 20 mph 21:00 to 00:00 Clear night 6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 1.00% WNW 18 mph
Time Period Icon Description Temperature Rain Probability Wind 00:00 to 03:00 Clear night 5.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) 1.00% WNW 16 mph 03:00 to 06:00 Clear night 5.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) 1.00% NW 13 mph 06:00 to 09:00 Clear night 4.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) 0.00% NW 13 mph 09:00 to 12:00 Sunny day 3.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) 0.00% WNW 11 mph 12:00 to 15:00 Partly cloudy (day) 5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 1.00% WNW 9 mph 15:00 to 18:00 Partly cloudy (day) 5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 2.00% W 7 mph 18:00 to 21:00 Cloudy 4.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 10.00% WSW 7 mph 21:00 to 00:00 Overcast 5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 16.00% SW 7 mph
Time Period Icon Description Temperature Rain Probability Wind 00:00 to 03:00 Cloudy 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 13.00% SW 7 mph 03:00 to 06:00 Overcast 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 11.00% WSW 9 mph 06:00 to 09:00 Overcast 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 10.00% WSW 9 mph 09:00 to 12:00 Overcast 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 8.00% W 9 mph 12:00 to 15:00 Cloudy 12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) 4.00% W 11 mph 15:00 to 18:00 Overcast 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) 7.00% W 11 mph 18:00 to 21:00 Overcast 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) 7.00% WSW 9 mph 21:00 to 00:00 Cloudy 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) 4.00% WSW 7 mph
What are the Broadband Speeds like?
Download Speeds
Average Mbps 85.800 Median Mbps 53.100 Maximum Mbps 460.000
WF8 4ET has an average download speed of 85.8 Megabits per second (Mbps).
715 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
58% of postcodes (690,375) have slower broadband speeds.
42% of postcodes (493,551) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds
Average Mbps 11.900 Median Mbps 9.600 Maximum Mbps 36.000
WF8 4ET has an average upload speed of 11.9 Megabits per second (Mbps).
9,620 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
36% of postcodes (423,819) have slower upload speeds.
63% of postcodes (751,202) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute Drive
England Primary Schools
Cherry Tree Academy
Address: Cherry Tree Academy, Cobblers Lane, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 2HN
Distance: 1.71 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: 1.71 miles
Contact: 01977798303
Cherry Tree Academy
Address: Cherry Tree Academy, Cobblers Lane, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 2HN
Distance: 1.71 miles
Contact:
De Lacy Primary School
Address: De Lacy Primary School, Chequerfield Lane, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 2TG
Distance: 1.55 miles
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: 1.36 miles
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: 0.87 miles
Contact: 01977722615
Larks Hill Junior and Infant School
Address: Larks Hill Junior and Infant School, Larks Hill, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 4RJ
Distance: 0.38 miles
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: 1.16 miles
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: 0.41 miles
Contact: 01977703270
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Address: St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Newgate, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 4AA
Distance: 0.67 miles
Contact:
Featherstone Girnhill Infant School
Address: Featherstone Girnhill Infant School, Hardwick Road, Featherstone, Girnhill Infant School, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF7 5JB
Distance: 1.59 miles
Contact: 01977702261
Featherstone Girnhill Infant School
Address: Featherstone Girnhill Infant School, Hardwick Road, Featherstone, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF7 5JB
Distance: 1.59 miles
Contact:
Featherstone Purston Infant School
Address: Featherstone Purston Infant School, Nunns Lane, Featherstone, Purston Infant School, Nunns Lane, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF7 5HF
Distance: 1.39 miles
Contact: 01977704344
Featherstone Purston St Thomas Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School
Address: Featherstone Purston St Thomas Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School, George Street, Featherstone, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF7 5BG
Distance: 1.40 miles
Contact: 01977706063
England Secondary Schools
Carleton High School
Address: Carleton High School, Green Lane, Carleton, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 3NW
Distance: 1.32 miles
Contact: 01977781555
The King's School
Address: The King's School, Mill Hill Lane, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 4JF
Distance: 0.43 miles
Contact: 01977601701
The Featherstone Academy
Address: The Featherstone Academy, Pontefract Road, Featherstone, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF7 5AJ
Distance: 0.81 miles
Contact: 01977722805
England Higher Schools
New College Pontefract
Address: New College Pontefract, Park Lane, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 4QR
Distance: 0.68 miles
Contact: 01977702139
Nearest Dentists
ROPERGATE DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 47 ROPERGATE, PONTEFRACT, WF8 1JY
Distance: 0.74 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: BELKS COURT, PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF8 1DF
Distance: 0.79 miles
Contact: :
CORNMARKET (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 14 CORNMARKET, PONTEFRACT, WF8 1BJ
Distance: 0.82 miles
Contact: :
ELLIS DENTAL PRACTICE LIMITED
Address: 18 BEASTFAIR, PONTEFRACT, WF8 1AW
Distance: 0.84 miles
Contact: :
ONE SMILE DENTAL - PONTEFRACT
Address: 11-15 HORSEFAIR, PONTEFRACT, WF8 1PE
Distance: 0.99 miles
Contact: :
PONTEFRACT DENTAL CLINIC
Address: TRINITY STREET, PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF8 1EY
Distance: 1.04 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
BOOTS
Address: 3-5 BEASTFAIR, PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF8 1AL
Distance: 0.82 miles
Contact: tel: 01977 703719
MEDICHEM PHARMACY
Address: THE STUART ROAD SURGERY, STUART ROAD, PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF8 4PQ
Distance: 0.83 miles
Contact: tel: 01977 791883
FRIARWOOD PHARMACY
Address: CARLETON GLEN, PONTEFRACT, WF8 1SU
Distance: 0.94 miles
Contact: tel: 01977 703667
COHENS CHEMIST
Address: NORTHGATE, PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF8 1HJ
Distance: 1.11 miles
Contact: tel: 01977 709408
COHENS CHEMIST
Address: STATION LANE MEDICAL CENTRE, STATION LANE, FEATHERSTONE, PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF7 6JL
Distance: 1.22 miles
Contact: tel: 01977 791546
CHEQUERFIELD PHARMACY
Address: 1 THE CIRCLE, PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF8 2AY
Distance: 1.25 miles
Contact: tel: 01977 797391
Nearest Opticians
MOORHOUSE OPTICIANS (PONTEFRACT)
Address: 51 ROPERGATE, PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF8 1JY
Distance: 0.74 miles
Contact: :
BAYFIELDS OPTICIANS (PONTEFRACT)
Address: 32 ROPERGATE, PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF8 1LY
Distance: 0.77 miles
Contact: :
SITE FOR SORE EYES (PONTEFRACT)
Address: 19 FRONT STREET, PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF8 1DA
Distance: 0.77 miles
Contact: :
BROSGILL OPTICIANS - PONTEFRACT
Address: 4 MARKET PLACE, PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF8 1AX
Distance: 0.92 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (PONTEFRACT)
Address: 15 WOOLMARKET, PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF8 1AZ
Distance: 0.94 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (PONTEFRACT)
Address: 14 WOOLMARKET, PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF8 1AZ
Distance: 0.94 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
STUART ROAD
Address: THE SURGERY, STUART ROAD, PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF8 4PQ
Distance: 0.83 miles
Contact: tel: 01977 703437
FRIARWOOD SURGERY
Address: CARLETON GLEN, PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF8 1SU
Distance: 0.94 miles
Contact: tel: 01977 704777
NORTHGATE SURGERY
Address: NORTHGATE SURGERY, NORTHGATE, PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF8 1NF
Distance: 1.04 miles
Contact: tel: 01977 703635
STATION LANE
Address: STATION LANE MEDICAL CENTRE, STATION LANE, FEATHERSTONE, PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF7 6JL
Distance: 1.22 miles
Contact: tel: 01977 600381
ST THOMAS ROAD SURGERY
Address: ST. THOMAS ROAD, FEATHERSTONE, PONTEFRACT, WF7 5HE
Distance: 1.28 miles
Contact: tel: 01977 801363
HENRY MOORE CLINIC
Address: 26 SMAWTHORNE LANE, CASTLEFORD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF10 4EN
Distance: 2.69 miles
Contact: tel: 01977 552007
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: 1.48 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: 1.18 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: 0.78 miles
Featherstone
Address: Featherstone station, Featherstone, Featherstone, West Yorkshire, WF7 7HJ
Postcode: WF7 7HJ
Line: Pontefract line
Company: Northern
Time: within five minutes drive
Distance: 1.30 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: 1.76 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: 3.25 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: 2.91 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: 2.94 miles
Fitzwilliam
Address: Fitzwilliam station, Railway Terrace, Fitzwilliam, West Yorkshire, WF9 5DA
Postcode: WF9 5DA
Line: Wakefield line
Company: Northern
Time: within ten minutes drive
Distance: 4.04 miles
Normanton
Address: Normanton station, Lower Station Road, Normanton, West Yorkshire, WF6 2BG
Postcode: WF6 2BG
Line: Hallam Line
Company: Northern
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 3.99 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: 7.47 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 fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 7.07 miles
Sandal & Agbrigg
Address: Sandl & Agbrigg station, Agbrigg Road, Sandal, West Yorkshire, WF2 6AB
Postcode: WF2 6AB
Line: Wakefield line
Company: Northern
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 6.40 miles
Woodlesford
Address: Woodlesford station, Station Lane, Woodlesford, West Yorkshire, LS26 8RA
Postcode: LS26 8RA
Line: Hallam Line|Pontefract line
Company: Northern
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 6.80 miles
Distances are as the crow flies.
Motorway Junctions
M62 J32Distance: 2.20 milesDriving Time: 4.33 minutesM62 J33Distance: 3.88 milesDriving Time: 7.04 minutesM62 J32ADistance: 3.89 milesDriving Time: 6.18 minutesA1(M) J41Distance: 4.13 milesDriving Time: 6.50 minutesM62 J31Distance: 4.99 milesDriving Time: 7.04 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 2015 £93,000 £74,000 £83,500 2 2017 £81,000 £81,000 £81,000 1 2022 £115,995 £115,995 £115,995 1
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Local Postcodes
What Popular Supermarkets are near?
Popular Supermarkets near WF8 4ET Supermarket Distance Directions Asda, Halfpenny Lane, PONTEFRACT, WF8 4BW 0.66 miles Directions to Asda Tesco, Cornmarket, PONTEFRACT, WF8 1BJ 1.31 miles Directions to Tesco Iceland, Stuart Road, PONTEFRACT, WF8 4PQ 1.34 miles Directions to Iceland Morrisons, Stuart Road, PONTEFRACT, WF8 1BT 1.48 miles Directions to Morrisons Aldi, Wakefield Road, Featherstone, PONTEFRACT, WF7 5LD 1.98 miles Directions to Aldi
What Popular Restaurants are near?
Burger King Restaurants near WF8 4ET Burger King Distance Directions Unit 12, Xscape, Junction 32 Of M62, Castleford, WF10 1AD 1.83 miles Directions to Unit 12, Xscape, Junction 32 Of M62 Junction 33, M62 Motorway, Knottingley, WF11 0AF 3.45 miles Directions to Junction 33, M62 Motorway Wakefield Trinity Walk Sm, Wakefield, WF1 1QR 6.78 miles Directions to Wakefield Trinity Walk Sm 1 Herriot Way, Wakefield, WF1 2PT 7.29 miles Directions to 1 Herriot Way
Mcdonald's Restaurants near WF8 4ET Mcdonald's Distance Directions McDonald's, Park Road Retail Park, Park Road, PONTEFRACT, WF8 4PR 0.96 miles Directions to McDonald's, Park Road Retail Park, Park Road, PONTEFRACT, WF8 4PR McDonald's, Colorado Way, CASTLEFORD, WF10 4TA 1.83 miles Directions to McDonald's, Colorado Way, CASTLEFORD, WF10 4TA McDonald's, Cathedral Retail Park, Charlesworth Way, WAKEFIELD, WF2 9SE 7.09 miles Directions to McDonald's, Cathedral Retail Park, Charlesworth Way, WAKEFIELD, WF2 9SE McDonald's, Snow Hill Way, WAKEFIELD, WF1 2UZ 7.32 miles Directions to McDonald's, Snow Hill Way, WAKEFIELD, WF1 2UZ
KFC Restaurants near WF8 4ET Restaurant Distance Directions KFC, Cornmarket, PONTEFRACT, WF8 1BJ 0.82 miles Directions to KFC Pontefract - Cornmarket KFC, Colorado Way, CASTLEFORD, WF10 4TA 1.83 miles Directions to KFC Glasshoughton - Colorado Way KFC, Westgate Retail & Leisure Park, Ings Road, WAKEFIELD, WF2 9SD 7.24 miles Directions to KFC Wakefield - Westgate Retail Park KFC, Peel Avenue, WAKEFIELD, WF2 7BL 8.27 miles Directions to KFC Wakefield - Calder Park KFC, Yew Tree Lane, LEEDS, LS15 9JD 8.54 miles Directions to KFC Colton Mill - Stile Hill Way
| Street | Town | Locality | Distance (Miles) | Central Postcode | Directions on Google Maps |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FRONT STREET | PONTEFRACT | 0.78 | WF8 1BP | View on Google Maps | |
| SOUTHGATE | PONTEFRACT | 0.78 | WF8 1LN | View on Google Maps | |
| ROPERGATE | PONTEFRACT | 0.78 | WF8 1LG | View on Google Maps | |
| CORN MARKET | PONTEFRACT | 0.80 | WF8 1AN | View on Google Maps |
| Nearest Town | Distance (Miles) | Direction | Bearing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pontefract | 0.97 | ENE | 57.01 |
| Featherstone | 1.41 | WSW | 240.11 |
| Castleford | 3.01 | NNW | 340.87 |
| Normanton | 3.68 | WNW | 286.51 |
| Hemsworth | 5.01 | SSW | 191.34 |
| South Kirkby | 6.30 | S | 176.14 |
| South Elmsall | 6.47 | SSE | 164.86 |
| Wakefield | 6.93 | W | 269.47 |
| Rothwell | 7.47 | NW | 306.24 |
| Royston | 7.88 | SW | 220.76 |
Weather Forecast
Weather Forecast for Pontefract
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 8.00% | SW 16 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Overcast | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 55.00% | SW 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 7.00% | W 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Clear night | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 0.00% | W 9 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 5.00% | WSW 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 5.00% | SW 11 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Overcast | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 14.00% | SW 13 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 12.00% | SW 13 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 10.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 37.00% | W 20 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 8.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 41.00% | W 22 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Heavy rain shower (night) | 6.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 62.00% | W 22 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 39.00% | W 18 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 62.00% | W 18 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Light rain shower (night) | 4.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 55.00% | W 18 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Sleet | 3.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 60.00% | W 16 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Sleet | 4.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 44.00% | W 18 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 7.00% | W 20 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Sunny day | 6.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 1.00% | WNW 20 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Clear night | 6.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 1.00% | WNW 20 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Clear night | 6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 1.00% | WNW 18 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Clear night | 5.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 1.00% | WNW 16 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | 5.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 1.00% | NW 13 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Clear night | 4.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 0.00% | NW 13 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Sunny day | 3.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 0.00% | WNW 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 1.00% | WNW 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 2.00% | W 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 4.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 10.00% | WSW 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Overcast | 5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 16.00% | SW 7 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 13.00% | SW 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Overcast | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 11.00% | WSW 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 10.00% | WSW 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 8.00% | W 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 4.00% | W 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 7.00% | W 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 7.00% | WSW 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 4.00% | WSW 7 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like?
Download Speeds
| Average Mbps | 85.800 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 53.100 |
| Maximum Mbps | 460.000 |
WF8 4ET has an average download speed of 85.8 Megabits per second (Mbps).
715 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
58% of postcodes (690,375) have slower broadband speeds.
42% of postcodes (493,551) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds
| Average Mbps | 11.900 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 9.600 |
| Maximum Mbps | 36.000 |
WF8 4ET has an average upload speed of 11.9 Megabits per second (Mbps).
9,620 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
36% of postcodes (423,819) have slower upload speeds.
63% of postcodes (751,202) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute Drive
England Primary Schools
Cherry Tree Academy
Address: Cherry Tree Academy, Cobblers Lane, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 2HN
Distance: 1.71 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: 1.71 miles
Contact: 01977798303
Cherry Tree Academy
Address: Cherry Tree Academy, Cobblers Lane, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 2HN
Distance: 1.71 miles
Contact:
De Lacy Primary School
Address: De Lacy Primary School, Chequerfield Lane, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 2TG
Distance: 1.55 miles
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: 1.36 miles
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: 0.87 miles
Contact: 01977722615
Larks Hill Junior and Infant School
Address: Larks Hill Junior and Infant School, Larks Hill, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 4RJ
Distance: 0.38 miles
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: 1.16 miles
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: 0.41 miles
Contact: 01977703270
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Address: St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Newgate, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 4AA
Distance: 0.67 miles
Contact:
Featherstone Girnhill Infant School
Address: Featherstone Girnhill Infant School, Hardwick Road, Featherstone, Girnhill Infant School, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF7 5JB
Distance: 1.59 miles
Contact: 01977702261
Featherstone Girnhill Infant School
Address: Featherstone Girnhill Infant School, Hardwick Road, Featherstone, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF7 5JB
Distance: 1.59 miles
Contact:
Featherstone Purston Infant School
Address: Featherstone Purston Infant School, Nunns Lane, Featherstone, Purston Infant School, Nunns Lane, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF7 5HF
Distance: 1.39 miles
Contact: 01977704344
Featherstone Purston St Thomas Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School
Address: Featherstone Purston St Thomas Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School, George Street, Featherstone, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF7 5BG
Distance: 1.40 miles
Contact: 01977706063
England Secondary Schools
Carleton High School
Address: Carleton High School, Green Lane, Carleton, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 3NW
Distance: 1.32 miles
Contact: 01977781555
The King's School
Address: The King's School, Mill Hill Lane, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 4JF
Distance: 0.43 miles
Contact: 01977601701
The Featherstone Academy
Address: The Featherstone Academy, Pontefract Road, Featherstone, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF7 5AJ
Distance: 0.81 miles
Contact: 01977722805
England Higher Schools
New College Pontefract
Address: New College Pontefract, Park Lane, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 4QR
Distance: 0.68 miles
Contact: 01977702139
Nearest Dentists
ROPERGATE DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 47 ROPERGATE, PONTEFRACT, WF8 1JY
Distance: 0.74 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: BELKS COURT, PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF8 1DF
Distance: 0.79 miles
Contact: :
CORNMARKET (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 14 CORNMARKET, PONTEFRACT, WF8 1BJ
Distance: 0.82 miles
Contact: :
ELLIS DENTAL PRACTICE LIMITED
Address: 18 BEASTFAIR, PONTEFRACT, WF8 1AW
Distance: 0.84 miles
Contact: :
ONE SMILE DENTAL - PONTEFRACT
Address: 11-15 HORSEFAIR, PONTEFRACT, WF8 1PE
Distance: 0.99 miles
Contact: :
PONTEFRACT DENTAL CLINIC
Address: TRINITY STREET, PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF8 1EY
Distance: 1.04 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
BOOTS
Address: 3-5 BEASTFAIR, PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF8 1AL
Distance: 0.82 miles
Contact: tel: 01977 703719
MEDICHEM PHARMACY
Address: THE STUART ROAD SURGERY, STUART ROAD, PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF8 4PQ
Distance: 0.83 miles
Contact: tel: 01977 791883
FRIARWOOD PHARMACY
Address: CARLETON GLEN, PONTEFRACT, WF8 1SU
Distance: 0.94 miles
Contact: tel: 01977 703667
COHENS CHEMIST
Address: NORTHGATE, PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF8 1HJ
Distance: 1.11 miles
Contact: tel: 01977 709408
COHENS CHEMIST
Address: STATION LANE MEDICAL CENTRE, STATION LANE, FEATHERSTONE, PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF7 6JL
Distance: 1.22 miles
Contact: tel: 01977 791546
CHEQUERFIELD PHARMACY
Address: 1 THE CIRCLE, PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF8 2AY
Distance: 1.25 miles
Contact: tel: 01977 797391
Nearest Opticians
MOORHOUSE OPTICIANS (PONTEFRACT)
Address: 51 ROPERGATE, PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF8 1JY
Distance: 0.74 miles
Contact: :
BAYFIELDS OPTICIANS (PONTEFRACT)
Address: 32 ROPERGATE, PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF8 1LY
Distance: 0.77 miles
Contact: :
SITE FOR SORE EYES (PONTEFRACT)
Address: 19 FRONT STREET, PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF8 1DA
Distance: 0.77 miles
Contact: :
BROSGILL OPTICIANS - PONTEFRACT
Address: 4 MARKET PLACE, PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF8 1AX
Distance: 0.92 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (PONTEFRACT)
Address: 15 WOOLMARKET, PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF8 1AZ
Distance: 0.94 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (PONTEFRACT)
Address: 14 WOOLMARKET, PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF8 1AZ
Distance: 0.94 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
STUART ROAD
Address: THE SURGERY, STUART ROAD, PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF8 4PQ
Distance: 0.83 miles
Contact: tel: 01977 703437
FRIARWOOD SURGERY
Address: CARLETON GLEN, PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF8 1SU
Distance: 0.94 miles
Contact: tel: 01977 704777
NORTHGATE SURGERY
Address: NORTHGATE SURGERY, NORTHGATE, PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF8 1NF
Distance: 1.04 miles
Contact: tel: 01977 703635
STATION LANE
Address: STATION LANE MEDICAL CENTRE, STATION LANE, FEATHERSTONE, PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF7 6JL
Distance: 1.22 miles
Contact: tel: 01977 600381
ST THOMAS ROAD SURGERY
Address: ST. THOMAS ROAD, FEATHERSTONE, PONTEFRACT, WF7 5HE
Distance: 1.28 miles
Contact: tel: 01977 801363
HENRY MOORE CLINIC
Address: 26 SMAWTHORNE LANE, CASTLEFORD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF10 4EN
Distance: 2.69 miles
Contact: tel: 01977 552007
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: 1.48 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: 1.18 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: 0.78 miles
Featherstone
Address: Featherstone station, Featherstone, Featherstone, West Yorkshire, WF7 7HJ
Postcode: WF7 7HJ
Line: Pontefract line
Company: Northern
Time: within five minutes drive
Distance: 1.30 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: 1.76 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: 3.25 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: 2.91 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: 2.94 miles
Fitzwilliam
Address: Fitzwilliam station, Railway Terrace, Fitzwilliam, West Yorkshire, WF9 5DA
Postcode: WF9 5DA
Line: Wakefield line
Company: Northern
Time: within ten minutes drive
Distance: 4.04 miles
Normanton
Address: Normanton station, Lower Station Road, Normanton, West Yorkshire, WF6 2BG
Postcode: WF6 2BG
Line: Hallam Line
Company: Northern
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 3.99 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: 7.47 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 fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 7.07 miles
Sandal & Agbrigg
Address: Sandl & Agbrigg station, Agbrigg Road, Sandal, West Yorkshire, WF2 6AB
Postcode: WF2 6AB
Line: Wakefield line
Company: Northern
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 6.40 miles
Woodlesford
Address: Woodlesford station, Station Lane, Woodlesford, West Yorkshire, LS26 8RA
Postcode: LS26 8RA
Line: Hallam Line|Pontefract line
Company: Northern
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 6.80 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | £93,000 | £74,000 | £83,500 | 2 |
| 2017 | £81,000 | £81,000 | £81,000 | 1 |
| 2022 | £115,995 | £115,995 | £115,995 | 1 |
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Local Postcodes
What Popular Supermarkets are near?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Asda, Halfpenny Lane, PONTEFRACT, WF8 4BW | 0.66 miles | Directions to Asda |
| Tesco, Cornmarket, PONTEFRACT, WF8 1BJ | 1.31 miles | Directions to Tesco |
| Iceland, Stuart Road, PONTEFRACT, WF8 4PQ | 1.34 miles | Directions to Iceland |
| Morrisons, Stuart Road, PONTEFRACT, WF8 1BT | 1.48 miles | Directions to Morrisons |
| Aldi, Wakefield Road, Featherstone, PONTEFRACT, WF7 5LD | 1.98 miles | Directions to Aldi |
What Popular Restaurants are near?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Unit 12, Xscape, Junction 32 Of M62, Castleford, WF10 1AD | 1.83 miles | Directions to Unit 12, Xscape, Junction 32 Of M62 |
| Junction 33, M62 Motorway, Knottingley, WF11 0AF | 3.45 miles | Directions to Junction 33, M62 Motorway |
| Wakefield Trinity Walk Sm, Wakefield, WF1 1QR | 6.78 miles | Directions to Wakefield Trinity Walk Sm |
| 1 Herriot Way, Wakefield, WF1 2PT | 7.29 miles | Directions to 1 Herriot Way |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Park Road Retail Park, Park Road, PONTEFRACT, WF8 4PR | 0.96 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Park Road Retail Park, Park Road, PONTEFRACT, WF8 4PR |
| McDonald's, Colorado Way, CASTLEFORD, WF10 4TA | 1.83 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Colorado Way, CASTLEFORD, WF10 4TA |
| McDonald's, Cathedral Retail Park, Charlesworth Way, WAKEFIELD, WF2 9SE | 7.09 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Cathedral Retail Park, Charlesworth Way, WAKEFIELD, WF2 9SE |
| McDonald's, Snow Hill Way, WAKEFIELD, WF1 2UZ | 7.32 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Snow Hill Way, WAKEFIELD, WF1 2UZ |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Cornmarket, PONTEFRACT, WF8 1BJ | 0.82 miles | Directions to KFC Pontefract - Cornmarket |
| KFC, Colorado Way, CASTLEFORD, WF10 4TA | 1.83 miles | Directions to KFC Glasshoughton - Colorado Way |
| KFC, Westgate Retail & Leisure Park, Ings Road, WAKEFIELD, WF2 9SD | 7.24 miles | Directions to KFC Wakefield - Westgate Retail Park |
| KFC, Peel Avenue, WAKEFIELD, WF2 7BL | 8.27 miles | Directions to KFC Wakefield - Calder Park |
| KFC, Yew Tree Lane, LEEDS, LS15 9JD | 8.54 miles | Directions to KFC Colton Mill - Stile Hill Way |