Western Avenue - WF8 2HR
Key Postcode Insights
WF8 2HR is a residential postcode situated on Western Avenue, Pontefract, WF8 with 31 addresses.
It ranks as the 803rd largest and 301st 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 31 properties: 31 houses.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £186,999
- 10 Year change
- up 63.4%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,039pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 69.1%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £265/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 6.7%/year/yr
Key Postcode Insights
WF8 2HR is a residential postcode situated on Western Avenue, Pontefract, WF8 with 31 addresses.
It ranks as the 803rd largest and 301st 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 31 properties: 31 houses.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £186,999
- 10 Year change
- up 63.4%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,039pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 69.1%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £265/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 6.7%/year/yr
Explore Propertiesin WF8 2HR
- 2 Western Avenue
House
- 3 Western Avenue
3 Bed Mid-century House
- 4 Western Avenue
House
- 5 Western Avenue
3 Bed Mid-century House
- 6 Western Avenue
House
Sales Market Trends
The last sale in WF8 2HR sold for £176,500 on 26th September 2025. Since then prices are up an average of 3.5%.
The current average value in the postcode is £186,999.
The WF8 2HR Sales Market has increased by 63.4% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 3.2% | £186,999 |
| June 2025 | 6.3% | £181,228 |
| June 2024 | 1.3% | £170,455 |
| June 2023 | 2.9% | £168,229 |
| June 2022 | 12.6% | £163,422 |
| June 2021 | 9.2% | £145,125 |
| June 2020 | 3% | £132,921 |
| June 2019 | 4.8% | £129,076 |
| June 2018 | 3.5% | £123,149 |
| June 2017 | 4% | £119,027 |
| June 2016 | 3.9% | £114,453 |
| June 2015 | 1.1% | £110,191 |
| June 2014 | 4.2% | £109,046 |
| June 2013 | 0.1% | £104,669 |
| June 2012 | -3% | £104,604 |
| June 2011 | -4.8% | £107,861 |
| June 2010 | -0.4% | £113,349 |
| June 2009 | -8.1% | £113,801 |
| June 2008 | -2.8% | £123,886 |
| June 2007 | 0% | £127,464 |
Rental Market Trends
The current average rental value in the postcode is £1,039.
The WF8 2HR Rental Market has increased by 69.1% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 5% | £1,039pcm |
| June 2025 | 6.6% | £989pcm |
| June 2024 | 8.9% | £928pcm |
| June 2023 | 7.3% | £852pcm |
| June 2022 | 9.9% | £794pcm |
| June 2021 | 9% | £722pcm |
| June 2020 | 3.2% | £662pcm |
| June 2019 | 0.4% | £642pcm |
| June 2018 | 0.4% | £640pcm |
| June 2017 | 3.7% | £637pcm |
| June 2016 | 1% | £614pcm |
| June 2015 | 2.1% | £608pcm |
| June 2014 | 2.4% | £595pcm |
| June 2013 | -1.8% | £581pcm |
| June 2012 | 0.3% | £592pcm |
| June 2011 | -1.3% | £590pcm |
| June 2010 | 2.9% | £598pcm |
| June 2009 | -5.8% | £582pcm |
| June 2008 | -1.5% | £617pcm |
| June 2007 | 0% | £627pcm |
Sales History
The last sale was on 26th September 2025 for £176,500 and since then the market in the area has increased by 3.5%. The postcode has had a total of 22 sales since 1995.
WF8 2HR has seen 2 sales in the last three years and 1 sale in the last twelve months.
- Sold Sep 2025£176,500 | 3 Bed House12, Western Avenue, Pontefract, WF8 2HR12, Western Avenue, Pontefract, WF8 2HR
- Sold Mar 2025£160,000 | 3 Bed House5, Western Avenue, Pontefract, WF8 2HR5, Western Avenue, Pontefract, WF8 2HR
- Sold Jul 2022£165,000 | 3 Bed House19, Western Avenue, Pontefract, WF8 2HR19, Western Avenue, Pontefract, WF8 2HR
- Sold Jul 2021£147,500 | 3 Bed House11, Western Avenue, Pontefract, WF8 2HR11, Western Avenue, Pontefract, WF8 2HR
- Sold Oct 2020£143,500 | 2 Bed House8, Western Avenue, Pontefract, WF8 2HR8, Western Avenue, Pontefract, WF8 2HR
Nearby Postcodes
WF8 2HR is the 803rd largest and the 301st most expensive postcode out of the 951 postcodes in the WF8 area.
- WF8 2NL, Rosa Court, Pontefract, WF8WF8 2NL51 Addresses|51 m away
- WF8 2HU, Hailhead Drive, Pontefract, WF8WF8 2HU30 Addresses|105 m away
- WF8 2HS, Western Avenue, Pontefract, WF8WF8 2HS20 Addresses|140 m away
- WF8 2HY, Shoolaboards Lane, Pontefract, WF8WF8 2HY2 Addresses|141 m away
- WF8 2HX, Harefield Road, Pontefract, WF8WF8 2HX23 Addresses|145 m away
Property Types
- 14 mid-century houses built between 1936 and 1979
- 17 other addresses of unknown type
- mid-century house (14)
- Unknown (17)
Energy Efficiency
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys conducted for 14 properties.
- The most common rating is D.
- A (0)
- E (1)
- B (0)
- F (0)
- C (4)
- G (0)
- D (9)
- No EPC (17)
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
- Cherry Tree Academy200 m away
- Holy Family and St Michael's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy200 m away
- De Lacy Primary School400 m away
- Carleton High School1.8 km away
- The King's School1.9 km away
- Airedale Academy3.5 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to WF8 2HR is Pontefract Baghill station, which is 700 metres away.
- Pontefract Baghill|700 m away
- Pontefract Monkhill|1.0 km away
- Pontefract Tanshelf|1.8 km away
- Knottingley|2.7 km away
