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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 moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 73 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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
73
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
45.86(+5%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.39(-25%)
Public order
7.03(-22%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.2(-39%)
Shoplifting
5.1(-41%)
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%
African
44
0.45%
Chinese
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

Based on 153 recent sales, the median property price is £210,000 in Pontefract North East area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £425,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Pontefract North East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached50£300,000
Flats1£115,000
Semi-Detached86£182,000
Terraced16£179,750

10 years median price trend in Pontefract North East

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Pontefract North East.

All postcodes in Pontefract North East

WF82JT

Bondgate

WF82PA

Sandrock Road

WF82QH

The Chestnuts

WF81RU

Sandhill Close

WF82DY

Acacia Green

WF82GG

Nasby Drive

WF82NJ

Orchard Head Lane

WF82DQ

Stumpcross Lane

WF82FY

Castle Way

WF81RA

Sandhill Rise

WF82JG

North Baileygate

WF82DJ

Northfield Drive

WF82GP

Glen Road

WF82YG

Ferrybridge Road

WF81RW

Monkhill Lane

WF82WN

The Hawthorns

WF82YS

Heather Court

WF82ND

Holmfield Close

WF81RZ

Spittal Hardwick Lane

WF81SZ

Waterfall Fold

WF82FD

Hawthorn Way

WF82FE

Stumpcross Lane

WF82GQ

Cardwell Road

WF82JY

Dandy Mill Avenue

WF82EU

Western Avenue

WF82FT

William Street

WF82GF

Rhythm Close

WF82LD

Knottingley Road

WF82UU

Cavendish Avenue

WF82DR

Whitebeam Green

WF82HR

Western Avenue

WF81RX

Monkhill Lane

WF82FL

Coleman Street

WF82GR

Broughton Road

WF82LT

Nevison Avenue

WF82FJ

Heather Drive

WF82WF

Elm Close

WF81ST

Providence Green

WF82DW

Plane Green

WF82GJ

Ellercroft Way

WF82EX

Eastfield Drive

WF82HB

Baghill Lane

WF82WH

Stumpcross Meadows

WF82DS

Northfield Drive

WF82JJ

Bondgate

WF82JS

Ferrybridge Road

WF82LA

Knottingley Road

WF82PS

Pontefract Road

WF82WD

Oak Rise

WF82YW

Manor Park Drive

WF82DU

Sycamore Green

WF82EY

Prail Close

WF82UN

Coppertop Mews

WF81SB

Ridgedale Mount

WF82BD

Stumpcross Close

WF82FA

Glen Rise

WF82GL

Castle Close

WF82PP

Pontefract Road

WF82LR

Mill Lane

WF82JD

Western Court

WF81PA

Lake View

WF82LB

Knottingley Road

WF82LU

Mill Lane

WF82PL

Myson Avenue

WF82DG

Stumpcross Court

WF82LZ

Holmfield Lane

WF82PT

Highfield Avenue

WF82UJ

Ashworth Road

WF81TU

Ash Tree Gardens

WF82YR

Liquorice Court

WF82DH

Northfield Drive

WF82FG

Heather Drive

WF82JH

Dandy Mill Croft

WF82PF

St Thomass Terrace

WF82UP

Chatsworth Avenue

WF82DZ

Rowan Green

WF82GE

Ferestone Court

WF82NE

Holmfield Close

WF82PX

Manor Park Avenue

WF82LF

Bexhill Close

WF81RS

Monkhill Lane

WF82HW

South View Gardens

WF82TH

Knottingley Road

WF81RP

St Ives Close

WF81TL

Hales Court

WF82TX

Lower Taythes Lane

WF81RT

Monkhill Lane

WF82WQ

Willow Bank Drive

WF81RY

Orchard Head Lane

WF82DN

Birch Green

WF82DP

Ash Green

WF82HD

Baghill Lane

WF82WL

Holmfield Court

WF82ZB

Hawthorne Close

WF82FU

Ramsden Crescent

WF82FR

Hartley Way

WF82DX

Hornbeam Green

WF82HX

Harefield Road

WF82JP

Bondgate

WF82JR

Bond Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.