Cedar Close Pontefract, Wakefield
21 addresses across 1 postcode (WF8), about 110 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 41800687.
- Sales: 15 recorded sales since 1995; in 2026 the median was £260,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 14 homes have an energy certificate (C: 5, D: 6, E: 3).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band C; Band D in Wakefield costs £2,297 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Pontefract Tanshelf, about 1.8 km (1.1 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 70 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.1 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 51 to 54 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Friarwood Surgery, about 1.4 km (0.9 miles) away.
- People: About 220 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 90% of households owned their home and 31% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 13 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often burglary.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | £260,000 | £260,000 | £260,000 |
| 2022 | 1 | £369,000 | £369,000 | £369,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £195,000 | £195,000 | £195,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £145,000 | £145,000 | £145,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £130,000 | £130,000 | £130,000 |
| 2016 | 2 | £145,250 | £145,000 | £145,500 |
| 2014 | 1 | £170,000 | £170,000 | £170,000 |
| 2013 | 3 | £160,000 | £119,950 | £165,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £135,000 | £135,000 | £135,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £175,000 | £175,000 | £175,000 |
| 2002 | 1 | £110,000 | £110,000 | £110,000 |
| 2000 | 1 | £42,000 | £42,000 | £42,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 May 2026 | 23 WF8 4NP | Detached | £260,000 | |
| 17 Oct 2022 | 15 WF8 4NP | Detached | £369,000 | |
| 27 Aug 2021 | 16 WF8 4NP | Semi-detached | £195,000 | |
| 18 Jan 2019 | 12 WF8 4NP | Semi-detached | £145,000 | |
| 16 Apr 2018 | 2 WF8 4NP | Semi-detached | £130,000 | |
| 19 Oct 2016 | 3 WF8 4NP | Semi-detached | £145,000 | |
| 23 Mar 2016 | 21 WF8 4NP | Detached | £145,500 | |
| 7 Nov 2014 | 7 WF8 4NP | Detached | £170,000 | |
| 1 Jul 2013 | 14 WF8 4NP | Semi-detached | £165,000 | |
| 13 Jun 2013 | 12 WF8 4NP | Semi-detached | £119,950 | |
| 2 May 2013 | 19 WF8 4NP | Detached | £160,000 | |
| 21 May 2012 | 1 WF8 4NP | Detached | £135,000 | |
| 8 Nov 2010 | 19 WF8 4NP | Detached | £175,000 | |
| 21 Nov 2002 | 6 WF8 4NP | Semi-detached | £110,000 | |
| 27 Oct 2000 | 8 WF8 4NP | Semi-detached | £42,000 |
Energy performance certificates
14 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 74 m². Most common: Bungalow, semi-detached (5); House, detached (4); Bungalow, detached (3). Built: 1967-1975 (7); 1950-1966 (3); 1976-1982 (3). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (9); rented (private) (1).
Council tax
What each band costs in Wakefield in 2026-27: Band D £2,297 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,531 | £1,786 | £2,042 | £2,297 | £2,807 | £3,318 | £3,828 | £4,594 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band C (37% of about 840 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 4 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 21 addresses are between 51 m and 54 m above sea level (52 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WF8 4NP | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Pontefract Tanshelf 99,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Pontefract Baghill 18,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | |
| Pontefract Monkhill 229,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 14 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 35 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Walnut Drive Carleton | 130 m |
| Bus or coach station | Pontefract Bus Station | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Car parks | Market Place Upper Car Park | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| EV charging points | Stuart Road Car Park GeniePoint | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Leeds Bradford Airport LBA | 30.7 km (19 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Friarwood Surgery | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Friarwood Pharmacy | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Ropergate Dental Practice | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Hospital | Pontefract General Infirmary | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Police station | West Yorkshire Police | 1.7 km (1 mile) |
| Cash machines | Yorkshire Bank | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,230 m² | 70 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 7,470 m² | 370 m |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 980 m² | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.2 ha | 710 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.1 ha | 710 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 0.9 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Friarwood Valley Gardens, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north. 3 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Friarwood Valley Gardens | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Priory Wood | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north |
| Friar Wood Hill | Hill | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north |
| Fox Covert | Wood | 1.6 km (1 mile) south |
| Long Plantation | Wood | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south-west |
| Park Hill | Hill | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north-west |
| Thorp Marsh | Wetland | 4.6 km (2.9 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.1 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.5 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 21 | 21 |
None of the street's 21 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic or railways.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Wakefield: see them on the Wakefield page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark Larks Hill Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 420 m (0.3 miles) | No overall grade (Mar 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| Ark Carleton Park Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 670 m (0.4 miles) | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| Ark The King's School | Secondary | 11–16 | 790 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Ark Carleton High School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Ark Halfpenny Lane Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No overall grade (May 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Pontefract Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Ark The Rookeries Carleton Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Featherstone Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| New College Pontefract | 16 plus | 16–19 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Giles C of E Academy Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The 1:1 Diet With Jay WF8 4LS | Distributors/Transporters | 230 m | Exempt | |
| Bakehouse by Chickfellas WF8 4LR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 340 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Taylor Shaw WF8 4RJ | School/college/university | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 8 Jul 2025 |
| Breakfast/After School Club WF8 4RJ | School/college/university | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Shop N Drive WF8 3QH | Retailers - other | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 11 Aug 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Burglary | 4 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Windsor Rise (3); On or near Tudor Close (3); On or near Walnut Drive (2); On or near Hadleigh Rise (1); On or near Balmoral Close (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 67 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 5% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 55% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 90% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 77% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 3% | 17% |
| Private rented | 7% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 37% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 1% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 61% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 24% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 63% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 3% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 6% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 3% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 51% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 2% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 31% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 23% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 100% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 10 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- WF8 4NP: 21 addresses
Nearby streets
Larks Hill · Royal Court · Walnut Drive · Haven Court · Stonegate Drive · Hanover Crescent · Bullstyle Road · Hadleigh Rise · Holgate Road · Castle Syke View · Roman Rise · Balmoral Close
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.