WF2 8QR Postcode Location Details & Properties

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This article lists all information about WF2 8QR 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 8QR is a residential postcode in Wakefield, West Yorkshire. WF2 8QR 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 8QR has 30 properties within its service area. WF2 8QR is located in Wakefield West, Wakefield region with center coordinates 53.67011400, -1.52247200.

The population of WF2 8QR postcode is 60, 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 8QR area have been sold 28 times from 1995 to 2023. To get detailed information on sales, View the sales table below.

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

Geography And Location Details

Latitude 53.67011
Longitude -1.52247
Northing 419399
Easting 431647
Altitude 42 Meters
Grid Reference Code SE316193
Plus Code 9C5WMFCH+22
Distance To Sea 33.65 mi

WF2 8QR postcode has center coordinates [53.67011,-1.52247]. Altitude reading for the postcode is 42 Meters above sea level. The postcode location can also be represented using #SE316193 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 8QR 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 27
Population 60
Rural / Urban Urban major conurbation
Poverty Ratio (IOMD)
26748 / 31594
Census Output Area E00060035
Built Up Area West Yorkshire
Built Up SubDivision Wakefield
Lower Layer Output Super Area Wakefield 028C
Middle Layer Output Super Area Thornes

This location is an urban major conurbation. According to 2011 census, 84.66% of the people in WF2 8QR 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 8QR


Work Place

Nearby Work Area Wakefield and Castleford
Average Income £37200

Railway Station

Station Wakefield Westgate
Distance To Station 1.12 mi

Safety & Water Facilities

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

Properties in WF2 8QR



Property Sales In WF2 8QR


Address Property Type Price Date
177 THORNES ROAD, WAKEFIELD, WF2 8QR Semi Detached (Freehold) £67,000
£152,000
1995-11-24
2013-04-26
217 THORNES ROAD, WAKEFIELD, WF2 8QR Semi Detached (Freehold) £59,950
1996-12-20
181 THORNES ROAD, WAKEFIELD, WF2 8QR Semi Detached (Freehold) £67,000
1997-04-04
225 THORNES ROAD, WAKEFIELD, WF2 8QR Detached (Freehold) £40,000
£330,000
1997-05-07
2022-01-07
205 THORNES ROAD, WAKEFIELD, WF2 8QR Semi Detached (Freehold) £42,000
1998-12-08
185 THORNES ROAD, WAKEFIELD, WF2 8QR Semi Detached (Freehold) £64,500
£225,000
1998-09-03
2023-05-19
189 THORNES ROAD, WAKEFIELD, WF2 8QR Semi Detached (Freehold) £65,000
£165,000
1999-10-29
2004-07-01
199 THORNES ROAD, WAKEFIELD, WF2 8QR Semi Detached (Freehold) £92,000
£221,000
2000-10-06
2015-07-07
223 THORNES ROAD, WAKEFIELD, WF2 8QR Semi Detached (Freehold) £60,000
£201,000
2001-02-28
2012-03-30
201 THORNES ROAD, WAKEFIELD, WF2 8QR Semi Detached (Freehold) £99,950
£222,500
£199,000
2003-09-19
2005-09-16
2012-04-27
179 THORNES ROAD, WAKEFIELD, WF2 8QR Detached (Freehold) £200,000
£285,000
2006-05-05
2018-10-11
197 THORNES ROAD, WAKEFIELD, WF2 8QR Semi Detached (Freehold) £154,500
2007-04-25
219 THORNES ROAD, WAKEFIELD, WF2 8QR Semi Detached (Freehold) £182,500
2008-02-29
221 THORNES ROAD, WAKEFIELD, WF2 8QR Semi Detached (Freehold) £155,000
£345,000
2011-03-25
2022-02-08
187 THORNES ROAD, WAKEFIELD, WF2 8QR Semi Detached (Freehold) £165,000
2018-07-10
203 THORNES ROAD, WAKEFIELD, WF2 8QR Semi Detached (Freehold) £130,000
£232,500
£266,500
2018-01-26
2019-01-18
2021-09-24

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 8QR


Bus Stops

Stop Location Distance
Thornes Road The Mount
* (adj), Thornes Road, Thornes
90.48 metres
Thornes Road The Mount
*, Thornes Road, Thornes
109.12 metres
Thornes Rd Horbury Road
Methodist Church, Thornes Road, Lupset
140.43 metres
Horbury Road Whinney Moor Ave
Lupset Health Centre, Horbury Road, Lupset
185.22 metres
Horbury Rd Thornes Road
Golf Course, Horbury Road, Lupset
216.01 metres

Railway Stations

Station Location Distance
Wakefield Westgate Rail Station
Wakefield
1.80 km
Wakefield Kirkgate Rail Station
Wakefield
2.43 km
Sandal & Agbrigg Rail Station
Sandal
2.82 km
Outwood Rail Station
Outwood
5.09 km
Normanton Rail Station
Normanton
7.37 km

Airports

Airport Location Distance
Leeds Bradford International Airport
Leeds Bradford Airport
23.89 km
Robin Hood Doncaster Sheffield Airport
Finningley
39.90 km

Other Postcodes Nearby


Postcode Distance from WF2 8QR
(In Meters)
WF2 8LG 433.85
WF2 8FJ 375.94
WF2 8ZA 275.11
WF2 8ZB 330.59
WF2 8FX 243.85
WF2 8QW 199.48
WF2 8UR 181.97
WF2 8QP 80.95
WF2 8QU 336.04
WF2 8QQ 209.46

Frequently Asked Questions


You can send mail to anyone living in WF2 8QR 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 8QR just follow this link

The recent average sale price of a property in WF2 8QR 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 27 properties in WF2 8QR as per Royal mail database.

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

Thornes Road