Motoring info for Pontefract WF8

Fuel prices near WF8

Within 10 miles, nearest first. UK averages: unleaded 173.6p, diesel 199.6p.

1. BP 1.6 mi
   Ferrybridge Service Area, Junction off A1/M62, Ferrybridge, Knottingley, West Yorks, WF11 0AF, WF11 0AF

   Unleaded

   199.9p

   Diesel

   222.9p

   Super

   219.9p

   Premium diesel

   242.9p

   Directions
2. Esso 1.8 mi
   MFG Knottingley, 14 Pontefract Road, Knottingley, WF11 0BJ

   Unleaded

   171.9p

   Diesel

   199.9p

   Super

   195.9p

   Premium diesel

   219.9p

   Directions
3. Morrisons 2.5 mi
   MFG Morrisons Knottingley, Marine Villa Road, KNOTTINGLEY, WF11 8ER

   Unleaded

   169.9p

   Diesel

   197.9p

   Super

   189.9p

   Directions
4. Asda 2.9 mi
   Leeds Road, Glasshoughton, Castleford, WF10 5EL

   Unleaded

   168.9p

   Diesel

   195.9p

   Directions
5. Esso 3.6 mi
   MFG Riverside, Lock Lane, Castleford, WF10 2JU

   Unleaded

   167.9p

   Diesel

   196.9p

   Super

   195.9p

   Premium diesel

   219.9p

   Directions
6. Esso 3.9 mi
   MFG Castleford, Willowbridge Lane, Whitwood / Castleford, WF10 5NW

   Unleaded

   167.9p

   Diesel

   197.9p

   Super

   195.9p

   Premium diesel

   219.9p

   Directions
7. Esso 4.7 mi
   MFG Normanton, Castleford Road, Normanton, WF6 2DW

   Unleaded

   169.9p

   Diesel

   198.9p

   Super

   195.9p

   Premium diesel

   219.9p

   Directions
8. Asda 7.5 mi
   Aberford Road, Wakefield, WF3 4NF

   Unleaded

   173.9p

   Diesel

   201.9p

   Super

   192.9p

   Premium diesel

   220.9p

   Directions
9. BP 7.5 mi
   MFG Aberford Road, 56 Aberford Road, Oulton / Leeds, LS26 8HP

   Unleaded

   167.9p

   Diesel

   196.9p

   Super

   195.9p

   Premium diesel

   219.9p

   Directions
10. JET 7.6 mi
    Selby Road, Askern, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN6 0EP

    Unleaded

    170.9p

    Diesel

    197.9p

    Super

    181.9p

    Directions

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Source: retailers’ open fuel price data (CMA scheme) · updated 15 min ago

EV charging near WF8

16 public charging locations within 3 miles:

• 2 Ultra-rapid (100 kW+)
• 7 Rapid (25–99 kW)
• 7 Fast (7–22 kW)

1. South Baileygate Retail Park0.6 mi
   South Baileygate Retail Park, S Baileygate, WF8 2LN
   Rapid · 50 kW CCS, CHAdeMO, Type 2 4 points
   Osprey Charging · Public - Pay At Location
   Cost: £0.79/kWh
   Directions
2. Stuart Road car Park (2)0.7 mi
   Stuart Road, Pontefract, WF8 4PQ
   Rapid · 50 kW CCS, CHAdeMO, Type 2 3 points
   The GeniePoint Network ( EQUANS EV Solutions ) · Public - Pay At Location
   Directions
3. Stuart Road car Park (1)0.8 mi
   Stuart Road, Pontefract, WF8 4PQ
   Rapid · 50 kW CCS, CHAdeMO, Type 2 1 point
   The GeniePoint Network ( EQUANS EV Solutions )
   Directions
4. Aspire in the park1.1 mi
   Pontefract park, Park Road, Pontefract, WF8 4RA
   Fast · 22 kW Type 2 1 point
   The GeniePoint Network ( EQUANS EV Solutions ) · Public - Membership Required
   Cost: 35p per kW
   Directions
5. Premier Inn-Pontefract North1.6 mi
   A1 Business Park, Pontefract Road, WF11 0BU
   Fast · 7 kW Type 2 2 points
   POD Point (UK) · Public - Membership Required
   Cost: £0.44/kWh
   Directions
6. Moto Ferrybridge Services1.6 mi
   Moto Ferrybridge Services, WF11 0AF
   Ultra-rapid · 350 kW CCS, CHAdeMO, Type 2 15 points
   Electric Highway (UK) · Public - Pay At Location
   Cost: DC: £0.79/kWh
   Directions
7. Ferrybridge services Tesla Only Superchargers1.6 mi
   West Yorkshire, Knottingley, WF11 0AF
   Ultra-rapid · 250 kW CCS 1 point
   Tesla (Tesla-only charging) · Public - Membership Required
   Cost: £0.24/kWh;other tariffs for older cars
   Directions
8. McDonald's Glasshoughton2.1 mi
   Colorado Way, Glasshoughton, Castleford, WF10 4TA
   Rapid · 50 kW CCS, CHAdeMO 1 point
   InstaVolt Ltd · Public - Pay At Location
   Cost: £0.75/kWh
   Directions

Source: Open Charge Map contributors (CC BY 4.0) · updated 4 hr ago

Check availability and prices with the operator before you travel.

Car parks near WF8

No public car parks found within 5 miles of WF8.

Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · updated weekly

Driving conditions

• Yellow warning of wind affecting Yorkshire & Humber Valid from 1100 Sat 24 Oct to 2100 Sun 25 Oct

Source: Met Office · updated 15 min ago

Vehicle crime near WF8

In August 2026, police recorded 8 vehicle crimes within 1 mile of WF8, up from 4 in July.

• Jun 6
• Jul 4
• Aug 8

Reported most often on or near: Northfield Drive (1), Cornmarket (1), Carleton Crest (1).

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle and vehicle interference. Locations are approximate to protect privacy.

Source: police.uk (Open Government Licence) · latest published month: August 2026

Quick answers about Pontefract (WF8)

About WF8

Area

Pontefract

Town

Pontefract

Council

Wakefield

County

West Yorkshire

Country

England

Postcodes

1,026

Source: ONS Postcode Directory

Motoring news

• Record funding, record results: 7,000 miles of smoother journeys as government tackles potholes DfT · 21 Oct
• Drivers to save up to £300 when installing EV chargers at home, as government slashes unnecessary red tape DfT · 21 Oct
• Publication of the DVLA business plan 2026 to 2027 DVLA · 20 Oct
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Source: GOV.UK – DVLA, DVSA, OZEV, National Highways and Department for Transport (Open Government Licence)