WF2 8BU Postcode Location Details & Properties

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This article lists all information about WF2 8BU postcode, such as Residential Properties, Schools, and nearby places. Other information listed are property sales data, trends, estimated property prices, etc.

It also covers Mailing address Info, Location Information, Map and directions, and Administrative details. You also get various information from the census like population, poverty, health index, etc.

Summary

WF2 8BU is a residential postcode in Wakefield, West Yorkshire. WF2 8BU postcode is currently an active postcode. You can use the postcode to send mail within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean. According to the 2011 census, WF2 8BU has 66 properties within its service area. WF2 8BU is located in Wakefield West, Wakefield region with center coordinates 53.67445300, -1.51965300.

The population of WF2 8BU postcode is 181, and all individuals are eligible to receive mail through Royal Mail Service.

Postcode belongs to WF postcode Area, WF2 District, and WF2 8 postcode Sector.

Properties in WF2 8BU area have been sold 23 times from 1995 to 2023. To get detailed information on sales, View the sales table below.

Sample Mailing Address For WF2 8BU Postcode
#House No/Name,
WAKEFIELD , West Yorkshire , WF2 8BU

Geography And Location Details

Latitude 53.67445
Longitude -1.51965
Northing 419883
Easting 431830
Altitude 43 Meters
Grid Reference Code SE318198
Plus Code 9C5WMFFJ+Q4
Distance To Sea 33.53 mi

WF2 8BU postcode has center coordinates [53.67445,-1.51965]. Altitude reading for the postcode is 43 Meters above sea level. The postcode location can also be represented using #SE318198 National grid reference number.

History And Statistics

Introduced 1980-01-01
Last Updated December 2023
Mail Frequency Low (Postcode Recieves < 25 Mail per day)
Postcode Range Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

This Royal mail postcode was first introduced and became servicable in 1980-01-01. Total number of mails recieved in WF2 8BU is less than 25 mails per day. Mails getting delivered may take longer than normal as per Royal Mail records. Postcode range is limited to one specified apartment or building exactly at specified lat,long.

Census Statistics

Households 67
Population 181
Rural / Urban Urban major conurbation
Poverty Ratio (IOMD)
4151 / 31594
Census Output Area E00060020
Built Up Area West Yorkshire
Built Up SubDivision Wakefield
Lower Layer Output Super Area Wakefield 026B
Middle Layer Output Super Area Lupset

This location is an urban major conurbation. According to 2011 census, 13.14% of the people in WF2 8BU is below poverty.

Components Of Postcode

Postcode Area WF
Postcode District WF2
Postcode Sector WF2 8

Adminstration And Postcode Areas

Country England
County West Yorkshire
District Wakefield
Ward Wakefield West
Parish Wakefield, unparished area
Local Authority N/A
Constituency Wakefield
Region Yorkshire and The Humber
ITL Level 2 West Yorkshire
ITL Level 3 Wakefield

Amenities Available In WF2 8BU


Work Place

Nearby Work Area Wakefield and Castleford
Average Income £31400

Railway Station

Station Wakefield Westgate
Distance To Station 0.81 mi

Safety & Water Facilities

Police Force West Yorkshire
Water Company Yorkshire Water
Sewage Company N/A

Schools Nearby

School Name Postcode
Cathedral Academy WF2 8QF

Properties in WF2 8BU



Property Sales In WF2 8BU


Address Property Type Price Date
43 COBB AVENUE, WAKEFIELD, WF2 8BU Semi Detached (Freehold) £38,000
£85,000
£98,000
1995-10-06
2005-01-19
2014-05-30
5 COBB AVENUE, WAKEFIELD, WF2 8BU Semi Detached (Freehold) £42,950
£72,950
£114,000
2001-09-07
2003-03-28
2007-10-08
42 COBB AVENUE, WAKEFIELD, WF2 8BU Semi Detached (Freehold) £33,000
£33,000
£165,000
2001-01-05
2001-01-04
2022-10-31
3 COBB AVENUE, WAKEFIELD, WF2 8BU Semi Detached (Freehold) £39,000
2001-06-29
24 COBB AVENUE, WAKEFIELD, WF2 8BU Semi Detached (Freehold) £49,640
£94,995
£92,500
2005-01-24
2006-09-29
2011-01-31
17 COBB AVENUE, WAKEFIELD, WF2 8BU Semi Detached (Freehold) £97,500
2006-02-17
9 COBB AVENUE, WAKEFIELD, WF2 8BU Semi Detached (Freehold) £95,000
2011-09-19
45 COBB AVENUE, WAKEFIELD, WF2 8BU Semi Detached (Freehold) £107,000
2014-12-19
41 COBB AVENUE, WAKEFIELD, WF2 8BU Semi Detached (Freehold) £102,000
£116,000
£185,000
2017-08-04
2018-11-30
2023-07-18
53 COBB AVENUE, WAKEFIELD, WF2 8BU Semi Detached (Freehold) £115,000
£180,000
2018-02-28
2024-02-12
12 COBB AVENUE, WAKEFIELD, WF2 8BU Semi Detached (Freehold) £136,000
2019-11-29
64 COBB AVENUE, WAKEFIELD, WF2 8BU Semi Detached (Freehold) £175,000
2023-09-01

Demographic of property sales [1995-2023]


Latest Property Sales Value


Average Property Price in 2023 177548 GBP
Average Price of Flats in 2023 103099 GBP
Average Price of Terraced property in 2023 141077 GBP
Average Price of Semi-Detached property in 2023 180003 GBP
Average Price of Detached Property in 2023 315264 GBP

Public Transport Near WF2 8BU


Bus Stops

Stop Location Distance
Horbury Rd Gill Sike Road
*, Horbury Road, Thornes
95.52 metres
Horbury Rd Gill Sike Road
Thornes Park (adj), Horbury Road, Thornes
113.70 metres
Horbury Road Esther Ave
Pharmacy, Horbury Road, Lupset
189.01 metres
Horbury Rd Thornbury Road
Gill Sike House, Horbury Road, Lupset
204.57 metres
Gill Syke Road Gill Syke Grove
Unknown, Gill Syke Road, Thornes
236.22 metres

Railway Stations

Station Location Distance
Wakefield Westgate Rail Station
Wakefield
1.31 km
Wakefield Kirkgate Rail Station
Wakefield
2.11 km
Sandal & Agbrigg Rail Station
Sandal
2.83 km
Outwood Rail Station
Outwood
4.58 km
Normanton Rail Station
Normanton
6.99 km

Airports

Airport Location Distance
Leeds Bradford International Airport
Leeds Bradford Airport
23.52 km
Robin Hood Doncaster Sheffield Airport
Finningley
40.00 km

Other Postcodes Nearby


Postcode Distance from WF2 8BU
(In Meters)
WF2 8QF 449.18
WF2 8QJ 392.86
WF2 8RE 480.36
WF2 8RB 426.62
WF2 8QE 426.62
WF2 8RD 366.34
WF2 8BH 308.47
WF2 8BP 321.70
WF2 8BL 291.76
WF2 8LQ 297.31

Frequently Asked Questions


You can send mail to anyone living in WF2 8BU through Royal Mail Service.

  • Copy the sample address and add property name/number to it.
  • if required add the recipient's name.
  • You can also browse the list of properties to find out the exact address.
  • Once you have noted down the address write it down on your To section of the envelope.
  • Drop the envelope in your nearest post office.

To calculate distance between your current location and WF2 8BU just follow this link

The recent average sale price of a property in WF2 8BU is 177548 GBP. But pricing may vary depending on the property type, For more details check the above table.

Find all schools near the postcode listed in the schools section of this article.

Its located in Wakefield, West Yorkshire. View the map section for more details.

There are 67 properties in WF2 8BU as per Royal mail database.

To get directions to reach WF2 8BU follow this link.

WAKEFIELD