South Baileygate - WF8 2JL
Key Postcode Insights
WF8 2JL is a residential postcode situated on South Baileygate, Pontefract, WF8 with 5 addresses.
It ranks as the 175th largest and 778th 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 5 properties: 5 houses.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £387,479
- 10 Year change
- up 56.8%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,540pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 62.4%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £243/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 4.8%/year/yr
Key Postcode Insights
WF8 2JL is a residential postcode situated on South Baileygate, Pontefract, WF8 with 5 addresses.
It ranks as the 175th largest and 778th 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 5 properties: 5 houses.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £387,479
- 10 Year change
- up 56.8%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,540pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 62.4%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £243/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 4.8%/year/yr
Explore Propertiesin WF8 2JL
- All Saints School House
5 Bed Period House
- Broomcroft
Unknown
- Chez Nous
5 Bed Mid-century House
- Grenton
4 Bed Mid-century House
- Oatley
Unknown
Sales Market Trends
The last sale in WF8 2JL sold for £474,000 on 18th March 2021. Since then prices are up an average of 27.4%.
The current average value in the postcode is £387,479.
The WF8 2JL Sales Market has increased by 56.8% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 2.6% | £387,479 |
| June 2025 | 5.3% | £377,557 |
| June 2024 | 0.9% | £358,435 |
| June 2023 | 2.9% | £355,295 |
| June 2022 | 11.4% | £345,366 |
| June 2021 | 8.5% | £310,019 |
| June 2020 | 2.8% | £285,669 |
| June 2019 | 4.8% | £277,769 |
| June 2018 | 3.1% | £265,021 |
| June 2017 | 4% | £257,046 |
| June 2016 | 4.1% | £247,138 |
| June 2015 | 1.1% | £237,381 |
| June 2014 | 4.1% | £234,906 |
| June 2013 | 0.6% | £225,722 |
| June 2012 | -2.6% | £224,276 |
| June 2011 | -3.9% | £230,158 |
| June 2010 | 1.1% | £239,612 |
| June 2009 | -7.7% | £236,901 |
| June 2008 | -2% | £256,755 |
| June 2007 | 0% | £262,040 |
Rental Market Trends
The current average rental value in the postcode is £1,540.
The WF8 2JL Rental Market has increased by 62.4% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 4.4% | £1,540pcm |
| June 2025 | 5.8% | £1,475pcm |
| June 2024 | 8.5% | £1,395pcm |
| June 2023 | 7.2% | £1,286pcm |
| June 2022 | 8.8% | £1,199pcm |
| June 2021 | 8.4% | £1,102pcm |
| June 2020 | 3% | £1,017pcm |
| June 2019 | 0.3% | £987pcm |
| June 2018 | 0.2% | £984pcm |
| June 2017 | 3.6% | £982pcm |
| June 2016 | 1.3% | £948pcm |
| June 2015 | 2.3% | £937pcm |
| June 2014 | 2.2% | £916pcm |
| June 2013 | -1.3% | £896pcm |
| June 2012 | 0.8% | £909pcm |
| June 2011 | -0.3% | £902pcm |
| June 2010 | 4.5% | £905pcm |
| June 2009 | -5.4% | £866pcm |
| June 2008 | -0.9% | £915pcm |
| June 2007 | 0% | £924pcm |
Sales History
The last sale was on 18th March 2021 for £474,000 and since then the market in the area has increased by 27.4%. The postcode has had a total of 2 sales since 1995.
WF8 2JL has seen no sales in the last three years and no sales in the last twelve months.
Nearby Postcodes
WF8 2JL is the 175th largest and the 778th most expensive postcode out of the 951 postcodes in the WF8 area.
- WF8 2JF, The Booths, Pontefract, WF8WF8 2JF2 Addresses|98 m away
- WF8 2JG, North Baileygate, Pontefract, WF8WF8 2JG9 Addresses|126 m away
- WF8 2JE, Castle Garth, Pontefract, WF8WF8 2JE4 Addresses|134 m away
- WF8 2JA, Beech Hill, Pontefract, WF8WF8 2JA2 Addresses|144 m away
- WF8 1QL, South Baileygate, Pontefract, WF8WF8 1QL1 Addresses|145 m away
Property Types
- 1 period house built between 1800 and 1911
- 2 mid-century houses built between 1936 and 1979
- 2 other addresses of unknown type
- period house (1)
- mid-century house (2)
- Unknown (2)
Energy Efficiency
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys conducted for 3 properties.
- The most common rating is D.
- A (0)
- E (1)
- B (0)
- F (0)
- C (0)
- G (0)
- D (2)
- No EPC (2)
Top 3 Most Expensive Sales
- Sold Mar 2021£474,000 | 5 Bed HouseAll Saints School House, South Baileygate, Pontefract, WF8 2JLAll Saints School House, South Baileygate, Pontefract, WF8 2JL
- Sold May 2007£370,000 | 4 Bed House8, South Baileygate, Pontefract, WF8 1QL8, South Baileygate, Pontefract, WF8 1QL
- Sold Nov 2002£150,000 | 4 Bed HouseBroomcroft, South Baileygate, Pontefract, WF8 2JLBroomcroft, South Baileygate, Pontefract, WF8 2JL
Schools Nearby
- St Giles C of E Academy600 m away
- Holy Family and St Michael's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy800 m away
- Cherry Tree Academy900 m away
- The King's School1.6 km away
- Carleton High School2.0 km away
- Airedale Academy3.0 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to WF8 2JL is Pontefract Baghill station, which is 400 metres away.
- Pontefract Baghill|400 m away
- Pontefract Monkhill|500 m away
- Pontefract Tanshelf|1.2 km away
- Knottingley|3.0 km away
