Western Avenue - WF8 2EU
Key Postcode Insights
WF8 2EU is a residential postcode situated on Western Avenue, Pontefract, WF8 with 8 addresses.
It ranks as the 276th largest and 211th most expensive of the 951 postcodes in the WF8 area. The most common property type is a mid-century house built between 1936 and 1979.
The postcode contains a total of 8 properties: 8 houses.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £154,480
- 10 Year change
- up 65.5%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £923pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 71.3%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £193/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 7.2%/year/yr
Key Postcode Insights
WF8 2EU is a residential postcode situated on Western Avenue, Pontefract, WF8 with 8 addresses.
It ranks as the 276th largest and 211th most expensive of the 951 postcodes in the WF8 area. The most common property type is a mid-century house built between 1936 and 1979.
The postcode contains a total of 8 properties: 8 houses.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £154,480
- 10 Year change
- up 65.5%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £923pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 71.3%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £193/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 7.2%/year/yr
Explore Propertiesin WF8 2EU
- 111 Western Avenue
3 Bed Mid-century House
- 113 Western Avenue
3 Bed Mid-century House
- 115 Western Avenue
3 Bed Mid-century House
- 117 Western Avenue
3 Bed Mid-century House
- 119 Western Avenue
3 Bed Mid-century House
Sales Market Trends
The last sale in WF8 2EU sold for £130,000 on 20th January 2022. Since then prices are up an average of 21.6%.
The current average value in the postcode is £154,480.
The WF8 2EU Sales Market has increased by 65.5% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 3.3% | £154,480 |
| June 2025 | 6.6% | £149,480 |
| June 2024 | 1.5% | £140,246 |
| June 2023 | 3% | £138,233 |
| June 2022 | 13% | £134,253 |
| June 2021 | 9.5% | £118,800 |
| June 2020 | 2.9% | £108,480 |
| June 2019 | 4.8% | £105,409 |
| June 2018 | 3.5% | £100,553 |
| June 2017 | 4% | £97,122 |
| June 2016 | 3.9% | £93,354 |
| June 2015 | 1% | £89,880 |
| June 2014 | 4.3% | £88,969 |
| June 2013 | -0.1% | £85,340 |
| June 2012 | -3.2% | £85,456 |
| June 2011 | -5% | £88,280 |
| June 2010 | -1.1% | £92,903 |
| June 2009 | -8.4% | £93,903 |
| June 2008 | -2.9% | £102,484 |
| June 2007 | 0% | £105,510 |
Rental Market Trends
The current average rental value in the postcode is £923.
The WF8 2EU Rental Market has increased by 71.3% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 5.2% | £923pcm |
| June 2025 | 6.9% | £878pcm |
| June 2024 | 9% | £821pcm |
| June 2023 | 7.3% | £753pcm |
| June 2022 | 10.3% | £702pcm |
| June 2021 | 9.3% | £636pcm |
| June 2020 | 3.1% | £582pcm |
| June 2019 | 0.4% | £564pcm |
| June 2018 | 0.5% | £562pcm |
| June 2017 | 3.8% | £559pcm |
| June 2016 | 1% | £539pcm |
| June 2015 | 2.1% | £533pcm |
| June 2014 | 2.5% | £522pcm |
| June 2013 | -2% | £510pcm |
| June 2012 | 0.1% | £520pcm |
| June 2011 | -1.5% | £520pcm |
| June 2010 | 2.2% | £527pcm |
| June 2009 | -6% | £516pcm |
| June 2008 | -1.6% | £549pcm |
| June 2007 | 0% | £558pcm |
Sales History
The last sale was on 20th January 2022 for £130,000 and since then the market in the area has increased by 21.6%. The postcode has had a total of 6 sales since 1995.
WF8 2EU has seen no sales in the last three years and no sales in the last twelve months.
- Sold Jan 2022£130,000 | 3 Bed House115, Western Avenue, Pontefract, WF8 2EU115, Western Avenue, Pontefract, WF8 2EU
- Sold Nov 2016£90,000 | 3 Bed House111, Western Avenue, Pontefract, WF8 2EU111, Western Avenue, Pontefract, WF8 2EU
- Sold Jun 2015£88,000 | 3 Bed House119, Western Avenue, Pontefract, WF8 2EU119, Western Avenue, Pontefract, WF8 2EU
- Sold Jan 2007£90,000 | 3 Bed House111, Western Avenue, Pontefract, WF8 2EU111, Western Avenue, Pontefract, WF8 2EU
- Sold Apr 2003£52,000 | 3 Bed House121, Western Avenue, Pontefract, WF8 2EU121, Western Avenue, Pontefract, WF8 2EU
Nearby Postcodes
WF8 2EU is the 276th largest and the 211th most expensive postcode out of the 951 postcodes in the WF8 area.
- WF8 2DR, Whitebeam Green, Pontefract, WF8WF8 2DR20 Addresses|47 m away
- WF8 2DS, Northfield Drive, Pontefract, WF8WF8 2DS12 Addresses|84 m away
- WF8 2DP, Ash Green, Pontefract, WF8WF8 2DP18 Addresses|99 m away
- WF8 2FL, Coleman Street, Pontefract, WF8WF8 2FL20 Addresses|109 m away
- WF8 2DT, Poplar Green, Pontefract, WF8WF8 2DT16 Addresses|119 m away
Property Types
- 7 mid-century houses built between 1936 and 1979
- 1 other address of unknown type
- mid-century house (7)
- Unknown (1)
Energy Efficiency
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys conducted for 7 properties.
- The most common rating is C.
- A (0)
- E (2)
- B (0)
- F (0)
- C (3)
- G (0)
- D (2)
- No EPC (1)
Top 3 Most Expensive Sales
- Sold Dec 2022£215,000 | 3 Bed House59, Western Avenue, Pontefract, WF8 2HS59, Western Avenue, Pontefract, WF8 2HS
- Sold Sep 2025£176,500 | 3 Bed House12, Western Avenue, Pontefract, WF8 2HR12, Western Avenue, Pontefract, WF8 2HR
- Sold Oct 2025£170,000 | 3 Bed House22, Western Avenue, Pontefract, WF8 2HS22, Western Avenue, Pontefract, WF8 2HS
Schools Nearby
- Holy Family and St Michael's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy400 m away
- Cherry Tree Academy500 m away
- De Lacy Primary School900 m away
- The King's School2.1 km away
- Carleton High School2.3 km away
- Airedale Academy3.1 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to WF8 2EU is Pontefract Monkhill station, which is 700 metres away.
- Pontefract Monkhill|700 m away
- Pontefract Baghill|900 m away
- Pontefract Tanshelf|1.8 km away
- Knottingley|2.5 km away
