POSTCODE DECISION REPORT
WF8 1AY postcode decision report
Strong move-check signal
Gigabit availability is strong at 100%. There is no direct flood feature match in the current postcode geometry seam. Nearby planning activity is quiet in the current radius. 37 nearby school rows are available for shortlist follow-up.
Live across price, planning, connectivity, flood, and nearby schools | Sold prices through 04 Jun 2026 · Broadband source year 2024
- Median sold price, last 5 years £210,000Based on 26 sales · Latest sale in data: 04 Jun 2026
- Gigabit availability 100%Ofcom coverage year 2024
- Flood signal No direct matchPostcode geometry summary
- Nearby planning QuietCurrent applications plus recent decisions within the live postcode radius
- Nearby schools 37 matchedSchools are currently surfaced by postcode area for shortlist follow-up
Joined postcode brief
Start with the direct signals below, then move into planning, schools, tools, and learning if this postcode still looks viable.
Median sold price, last 5 years
Strong sampleStrong sample. Based on 26 sales · Latest sale in data: 04 Jun 2026.
Broadband
Strong broadband coverageGigabit availability is 100%, with 100% of premises at at least 300 Mbps and 0% below the Universal Service Obligation.
Flood risk
No direct flood matchThe current postcode summary does not intersect any flood-zone features, so there is no direct flood flag from this seam.
Transport
21 within 400mWF8 1AY links 21 transport stops within 400m and 75 within 800m. 21 local bus or tram access points sit within 400m. The nearest mapped stop is Friarwood Surgery (BCT) at about 83m. The nearest rail or metro access point is Pontefract Baghill Rail Station at about 522m.
Local business
246 within 1200mWF8 1AY currently links 246 mapped local businesses within 1200m of the postcode geometry. Top amenity groups include 76 food and drink, 45 personal services, 41 nightlife. The closest mapped place is Friarwood Pharmacy at about 88m. The current amenity availability signal scores 100/100.
Jobs
3,785 online job adverts observedWakefield local authority · Jun 2026. Same geography one year earlier: 3,735 online job adverts observed in Jun 2025.
Planning watch
No nearby matchesNo nearby planning rows matched WF8 1AY in the current live coverage yet.
Nearby schools
37 nearby school rows37 nearby school rows matched the postcode area for WF8 1AY. Use the schools flow to compare them in more detail.
Crime
Latest month 75WF8 1AY has approximate contextual crime around the postcode from its parent LSOA seam. Latest month shows 75 recorded crimes, rolling twelve month context shows 1,002, and shoplifting is the top recorded type. The parent LSOA currently spans 92 postcode rows in this seam.
Median sold price, last 5 years
£210,000
Strong sample. Based on 26 sales · Latest sale in data: 04 Jun 2026.
Local business
This OSM snapshot shows the everyday places currently mapped within walking range of WF8 1AY, so you can judge convenience before deeper street-level checks.
Amenity availability
Convenience score 100/100
Basis: postcode exact. Nearby local-business counts use a 1200m radius from the postcode geometry and list only the closest mapped places.
Amenity group
Food and drink
76 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by fast food (38), cafe (27), restaurant (11).
Amenity group
Personal services
45 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by hairdresser (32), beauty (13).
Amenity group
Nightlife
41 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by pub (29), bar (12).
Amenity group
Grocery
28 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by convenience (14), butcher (5), supermarket (5).
Closest mapped places
Use this as a first-pass convenience check, then confirm current opening status and fit on the ground before you rely on it.
Health
Friarwood Pharmacy
Pharmacy at Carleton Glen, Pontefract.
Grocery
Carleton Stores
Convenience at 46, Carleton Glen, Pontefract.
Grocery
Go Local
Convenience at Grove Road, Pontefract.
Food and drink
Canton Chef
Fast Food at Grove Villa, Grove Road, Pontefract.
Food and drink
Nanny G's
Fast Food at 8, Ashleigh Avenue, Pontefract.
Food and drink
Time to Eat
Cafe at Pontefract Hospital, Friarwood Lane, Pontefract.
Nearby schools
Use the postcode snapshot to decide whether this place stays on your shortlist, then carry the same geography into the schools flow for side-by-side comparison.
Primary
Carleton Park Junior and Infant School
Primary option in WF8 3PT. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
Cherry Tree Academy
Primary option in WF8 2HN. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
Darrington Church of England Primary School
Primary option in WF8 3SB. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
School comparison
Compare nearby schools
Open side-by-side school comparison for WF8 1AY before you shortlist homes.
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Check planning again
Use the planning watch tool if you want a faster postcode scan alongside the flagship planning page.
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Check broadband and mobile
Use the broadband and mobile checker to pressure-test everyday connectivity around WF8 1AY.
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Check flood risk
Use the flood risk checker before you rule a postcode in or out.
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Read postcode and area guides
Browse practical articles that help you compare postcodes like WF8 1AY with the rest of your move shortlist.
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Use viewing and offer planners
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Ask vetted agents
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