England
WF8 postcode area — Pontefract
The WF8 postcode district covers Doncaster and surrounding areas in England. Police recorded 305 street-level crimes within roughly a mile of the district centre in August 2026. Figures below are drawn from UK government open data at district level — run a full Postcode Brief on a specific address before you view.
Sold prices
Sold prices could not be requested for this postcode, so treat this as unchecked rather than as nothing to report. It is a problem at our end, not a finding about the property.
Crime
305
Recorded crimes, August 2026
- Violent crime — 112
- Anti social behaviour — 44
- Shoplifting — 43
Flood risk
Surface-water flood risk: very_low
Schools
- De Lacy Primary School0.3 mi
- The Rookeries Carleton Junior and Infant School0.5 mi
- Carleton Park Junior and Infant School0.6 mi
- Cherry Tree Academy0.6 mi
Public transport
- Bus — Chequerfield Circle170m straight-line
- Rail — Pontefract Baghill Rail Station630m straight-line
Broadband
10000 Mbps
Fastest predicted download
These are Ofcom’s reported broadband availability figures for premises in this postcode. Actual speeds can vary by provider, package and the specific property connection.
District-level summary · updated 5 Oct 2026
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