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Pontefract North East

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About

Pontefract North East is a residential district situated on the outskirts of the town centre, characterised by a mix of housing types. The area includes established terraced streets and more modern developments, providing a range of local amenities for daily life. Its layout is primarily functional, serving the needs of its inhabitants with schools, shops, and green spaces integrated into the community fabric.

The area's geography is defined by its position near key transport routes, including the A639, which connects it to wider Wakefield. A notable local landmark is the former Pontefract General Infirmary site, which has shaped part of the area's recent development. Open land and playing fields are found towards its eastern edges, offering recreational space within the urban structure.

Area overview

On average Pontefract North East has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 79 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 30% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. Approximately 9.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Pontefract North East is £49,488 per year. There are 3 schools in Pontefract North East: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Pontefract North East is home to around 9,813 people, with a population density of about 2,186.1 per km².

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
79
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
9.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Pontefract North East Population
9,813
Population density
2,186.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
50.14(+13%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.56(-40%)
Public order
6.73(-24%)
Shoplifting
5.91(-33%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.89(-43%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,157
93.28%
Other White
287
2.92%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
53
0.54%
Chinese
44
0.45%
African
44
0.45%
Total population: 9,817

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,912
24.17%
No qualifications
1,688
21.34%
Level 3 (A level)
1,492
18.86%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,230
15.55%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
879
11.11%
Total 16+ residents: 7,911

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,693
41.61%
Owns outright
1,359
33.4%
Private landlord or letting agency
432
10.62%
Other social rented
234
5.75%
Social rents from council
188
4.62%
Total households: 4,069

Property prices in Pontefract North East

Median price£210,000
Price per sq ft£238
Sales (last 12 months)144
Typical range (middle 50%)£170K – £260K

Based on 144 recent sales, the median property price is £210,000 (about £238 per square foot) in Pontefract North East area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £425,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Pontefract North East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached44£312,500£266
Semi-Detached75£190,000£232
Terraced24£177,500£222
Flats1£115,000£209

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Pontefract North East

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Pontefract North East.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£209,000£90,000£131,225£139,187
2017£214,950£81,500£134,950£120,000
2018£220,748£98,000£140,000£139,973
2019£241,000£82,750£155,000£139,495
2020£246,250£96,000£150,000£135,000
2021£266,000£105,500£180,000£162,000
2022£289,000£108,500£185,000£164,000
2023£295,000£104,000£182,000£170,000
2024£282,000£112,000£180,000£162,500
2025£304,250£115,000£183,333£180,000
2026£319,950£214,250£170,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Pontefract North East.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Pontefract North East.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£188£144£155£174
2017£198£116£167£174
2018£209£146£176£198
2019£217£139£193£195
2020£219£147£183£188
2021£222£189£196£208
2022£236£178£206£206
2023£244£193£206£224
2024£258£173£219£207
2025£270£209£225£226
2026£252£228£201
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Pontefract North East.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Pontefract North East in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Pontefract North East

Is Pontefract North East safe?

Pontefract North East records about 79 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Pontefract North East?

The median sale price in Pontefract North East is £210,000 (about £238 per square foot) based on 144 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Pontefract North East?

Pontefract North East has 3 primary schools (2 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Pontefract North East?

Pontefract North East scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Pontefract North East sits around rank 17,136 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Pontefract North East?

The average household income in Pontefract North East is around £49,488 per year, and 9% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodes in Pontefract North East

WF82LR

Mill Lane

WF82DF

Stumpcross Way

WF82YQ

Drawbridge Close

WF82NG

Orchard Head Drive

WF82DP

Ash Green

WF82JU

Knottingley Road

WF82JS

Ferrybridge Road

WF82QB

Limetrees

WF82YS

Heather Court

WF82FS

Smyth Lane

WF82FY

Castle Way

WF82PB

Ferrybridge Road

WF82HT

Scawthorpe Close

WF82GS

Pontefract North

WF82PH

Darkfield Lane

WF82FT

William Street

WF82PJ

Darkfield Lane

WF82YH

Malthouse Mews

WF82WE

Hazel Grove

WF82UJ

Ashworth Road

WF82YR

Liquorice Court

WF81ST

Providence Green

WF82FX

Castle Crescent

WF82GE

Ferestone Court

WF82LU

Mill Lane

WF81TP

Hawthorne Grange

WF82PW

Ashdene Grove

WF82EB

Springfield Avenue

WF82FA

Glen Rise

WF82UR

Harvest Close

WF82WR

Dandy Mill Court

WF82DR

Whitebeam Green

WF81RS

Monkhill Lane

WF82ZB

Hawthorne Close

WF82EA

Chestnut Green

WF82WF

Elm Close

WF82HB

Baghill Lane

WF82LT

Nevison Avenue

WF82NL

Rosa Court

WF82WQ

Willow Bank Drive

WF82DQ

Stumpcross Lane

WF82DW

Plane Green

WF82HS

Western Avenue

WF82LN

South Baileygate

WF82JP

Bondgate

WF81TE

Abbey Gardens

WF82DL

Northfield Drive

WF82NE

Holmfield Close

WF82FE

Stumpcross Lane

WF82ND

Holmfield Close

WF82NA

Holmfield Close

WF82PA

Sandrock Road

WF82LS

Mill Lane

WF82DJ

Northfield Drive

WF82TA

Sowgate Lane

WF82FU

Ramsden Crescent

WF82UW

St Pauls Court

WF82LL

Cobblers Lane

WF82GR

Broughton Road

WF82TH

Knottingley Road

WF81RQ

Lords Chase

WF81RP

St Ives Close

WF82TX

Lower Taythes Lane

WF82JR

Bond Street

WF82DH

Northfield Drive

WF82UG

Hampshire Close

WF81RX

Monkhill Lane

WF81TQ

Caxton Gardens

WF82YJ

Conqueror Way

WF82WJ

Stumpcross Meadows

WF82ET

Western Avenue

WF82SS

Cobblers Lane

WF81RT

Monkhill Lane

WF81RZ

Spittal Hardwick Lane

WF82ED

Fieldhead Close

WF82WP

Dandy Mill Mews

WF82FJ

Heather Drive

WF82SR

Stella Gardens

WF82EU

Western Avenue

WF82WG

Sycamore Court

WF82HW

South View Gardens

WF82GA

Goodwood Road

WF82PZ

Dulverton Close

WF82FR

Hartley Way

WF82DN

Birch Green

WF82LJ

Atkinson Lane

WF82JH

Dandy Mill Croft

WF82LG

Knottingley Road

WF82JY

Dandy Mill Avenue

WF81TD

Abbey Mews

WF82JX

Water Lane

WF82NB

Holmfield Close

WF82GG

Nasby Drive

WF81SZ

Waterfall Fold

WF82FF

Hazel Way

WF82UL

Ashworth Road

WF82PF

St Thomass Terrace

WF81SB

Ridgedale Mount

WF82PX

Manor Park Avenue

WF82EY

Prail Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.