Park Avenue is in Darrington, Pontefract and in Wakefield district.
WF8 3AY is located in the Pontefract South electoral ward, within the English
Parliamentary constituency of Normanton, Pontefract and Castleford. This postcode has been in use
since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Park Avenue, Darrington, Pontefract, WF8 3AY and displays a report on the
quality of
life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF8 3AS, WF8 3AR, WF8 3BB, WF8 3FG, WF8 3BH, WF8 3AF, WF8 3BA, WF8 3AP, WF8 3AX.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Park Avenue, Pontefract, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2022-11-01 | £341,923 |
| 6 Park Avenue, Pontefract, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2021-04-30 | £319,326 |
| Flat 16A Park Avenue, Pontefract, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £123,000 | 2010-08-13 | £197,402 |
| Flat 16A Park Avenue, Pontefract, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2007-11-02 | £191,593 |
| 4 Park Avenue, Pontefract, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £247,500 | 2007-10-26 | £351,444 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3out of 4 | Harewood Centre Nursery School Harewood Avenue, WF8 2ER | 2,563 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3out of 4 | Darrington Church of England Primary School Denby Crest, Darrington WF8 3SB | 329 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| 2out of 4 | The Rookeries Carleton Junior and Infant School Carleton Road, Carleton WF8 3NP | 1,860 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| 3out of 4 | De Lacy Primary School Chequerfield Lane, WF8 2TG | 2,133 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| 3out of 4 | Holy Family and St Michael's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Cobblers Lane, WF8 2HN | 2,389 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| 1out of 4 | Cherry Tree Academy Cobblers Lane, WF8 2HN | 2,430 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3out of 4 | Carleton High School Green Lane, Carleton WF8 3NW | 2,158 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| 3out of 4 | The King's School Mill Hill Lane, WF8 4JF | 3,484 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| 3out of 4 | De Lacy Academy Middle Lane, WF11 0BZ | 4,004 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| 3out of 4 | The Featherstone Academy Pontefract Road, WF7 5AJ | 5,068 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - not rated | New College Pontefract Park Lane, WF8 4QR | 4,434 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3out of 4 | High Well School Rook Hill Road, WF8 2DD | 4,832 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Darrington | Great North Road, Darrington | 689 yd | |
| Darrington Golf Club | Havercroft Lane, Darrington | 775 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Spread Eagle | Estcourt Road, Darrington | 144 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Darrington Church Of England Primary School Denby Crest | grass pitches | 224 yd |
| Darrington Golf Club HAVERCROFT LANE | golf | 958 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 39.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 32 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 40 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 40 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 6.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 9.57 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.
In 2023, 61 crimes were reported
near Park Avenue .
68% of streets in the UK are more dangerous.
This street can be considered safe.
The most common type of crime was
violence and sexual offences. Crime rate was measured within a 0.5 mile radius of WF8 3AY.
Crime statistics are based on data provided by Home Office through data.police.uk under the
Open Government Licence.
| All Crimes | 61 |
| Violence And Sexual Offences | 33 |
| Vehicle Crime | 8 |
| Other Theft | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 |
| Public Order | 3 |
| Anti Social Behaviour | 3 |
| Other Crime | 3 |
| Criminal Damage And Arson | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
List of latest crimes committed within a 0.5 mile radius of the center of WF8 3AY.
| Month | Crime Type | Outcome | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-12 | Other theft | Investigation complete; no suspect identified | On or near Westfield Lane | 365 yd |
| 2023-12 | Burglary | Under investigation | On or near Park Close | 104 yd |
| 2023-12 | Violence and sexual offences | Unable to prosecute suspect | On or near Church Lane | 276 yd |
| 2023-12 | Violence and sexual offences | Unable to prosecute suspect | On or near Applewood Gardens | 117 yd |
| 2023-12 | Violence and sexual offences | Under investigation | On or near Applewood Gardens | 117 yd |
| 2023-12 | Other crime | Under investigation | On or near Beech Crescent | 250 yd |
| 2023-12 | Burglary | Investigation complete; no suspect identified | On or near Park Avenue | 104 yd |
| 2023-11 | Criminal damage and arson | Unable to prosecute suspect | On or near Applewood Gardens | 117 yd |
| 2023-11 | Violence and sexual offences | Unable to prosecute suspect | On or near Applewood Gardens | 117 yd |
| 2023-11 | Violence and sexual offences | Unable to prosecute suspect | On or near Applewood Gardens | 117 yd |
The percentage of retired residents living in WF8 3AY area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 42% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 93 |
| Full-Time Employee | 51 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Education | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Female | 145 |
| Male | 108 |
| Single | 57 |
| Married: Opposite sex | 107 |
| Separated | 4 |
| Divorced | 22 |
| Widowed | 28 |
| Very good health | 98 |
| Good health | 82 |
| Fair health | 47 |
| Bad health | 16 |
| Very bad health | 7 |
| No qualifications | 52 |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 23 |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 31 |
| Apprenticeship | 10 |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 30 |
| Degree or Similar | 66 |
| Other | 7 |
| Pakistani | 1 |
| White | 248 |
| Other | 1 |
| United Kingdom | 242 |
| European Union | 8 |
| Born in the UK | 242 |
| 10+ Years | 6 |
| 5-10 Years | 2 |
| United Kingdom | 212 |
| Portugal | 2 |
| Lithuania | 3 |
| Poland | 1 |
| No passport held | 31 |
| No religion | 75 |
| Christian | 162 |
| Muslim | 1 |
| Not answered | 12 |