WF8 house prices
Land Registry sold prices · to Apr 2026
£215,000 ▼ -7.9% 12 months median · 1,099 sales (last 24 months)
Median sold prices in the WF8 postcode district (Pontefract, Wakefield) have fallen 7.9% over the past 12 months to £215,000, one of the sharper reverses recorded in Wakefield. The priciest road in the district is Went Edge Road at a median of £625,000 across 6 sales.
For the wider picture, see house prices across Wakefield and how UK areas rank on affordability.
Pontefract (WF8) house price trend
32 years of annual medians · source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data.
Most expensive streets in WF8
| Street | Median | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| Went Edge Road | £625,000 | 6 |
| Wentbridge Lane | £570,000 | 4 |
| Beech Crescent | £485,000 | 4 |
| Farriers Walk | £473,750 | 4 |
| Darrington Road | £462,498 | 12 |
| Applewood Gardens | £458,750 | 6 |
| Great North Road | £450,000 | 4 |
| Rutland Avenue | £407,500 | 4 |
Median price, last 5 years (streets with 4+ sales).
Recent sales in WF8
| Date | Address | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | 14 ELIZABETHAN COURT, WF8 2LW | £150,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 8 CASTLE CRESCENT, WF8 2FX | £242,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 66 NORTHGATE LODGE, WF8 1LZ | £82,500 |
| Apr 2026 | 11 DARKFIELD LANE, WF8 2PH | £230,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 86 NORTHGATE LODGE, WF8 1LZ | £72,500 |
| Mar 2026 | 19 BAILEYGATE MEWS, WF8 2GN | £80,000 |
| Mar 2026 | 14 DANDY MILL VIEW, WF8 2UZ | £350,000 |
| Mar 2026 | 35 RHODES CRESCENT, WF8 3PX | £90,000 |
| Mar 2026 | 35 RHODES CRESCENT, WF8 3PX | £180,000 |
| Mar 2026 | 49 KINGS CRESCENT, WF8 2AP | £202,500 |
| Mar 2026 | 7 DARCY CLOSE, WF8 4GD | £262,000 |
| Mar 2026 | 47 LONGWALL ROAD, WF8 4SW | £350,000 |
| Mar 2026 | 10 FORTRESS CLOSE, WF8 4GG | £397,000 |
| Mar 2026 | THE BUNGALOW BUTTON PARK, WF8 4HT | £280,000 |
| Mar 2026 | 13 MILL HILL CLOSE, WF8 3BE | £360,000 |
Other postcodes in Wakefield
- WF1 house prices £200,000
- WF10 house prices £175,000
- WF11 house prices £184,000
- WF2 house prices £220,000
- WF4 house prices £215,000
- WF5 house prices £205,000
- WF6 house prices £185,000
- WF7 house prices £193,000
- WF9 house prices £160,000
Frequently asked questions
- What's the average house price in WF8 (Pontefract)?
- The median sold price in the WF8 postcode district, Pontefract is £215,000, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data.
- How have house prices in WF8 changed over the last 12 months?
- Median prices in WF8 have fallen -7.9% over the last 12 months (Pontefract).
- What's the most expensive street in WF8?
- Over the last five years, the priciest street in WF8 has been Went Edge Road, with a median sold price of £625,000 across 6 sales.
- How many homes have sold in WF8 recently?
- 1,099 homes were sold in the WF8 postcode district in the last 24 months (HM Land Registry).
- How much is a survey on a home in WF8?
- Surveyors price by value, size and age. At WF8's median sold price of £215,000, budget roughly £450–£650 for a RICS Level 2 (Homebuyer) survey or £750–£1,100 for a Level 3 Building Survey. See house survey costs in 2026 for which level fits which property.
- How much does it cost to move home in WF8?
- Moving home in WF8 typically involves conveyancing (~£900–£1,800 inc. VAT and searches), a survey if you're buying (~£400–£1,300 depending on level), and removals (~£400–£1,200 for a 2–3 bedroom move). See our full cost-of-moving-home guide for every line in the bill.
Compiled by Home Price Hub from official HM Land Registry and ONS open data, updated monthly — figures to , the latest UK House Price Index release. See how we source and calculate these figures.