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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

WF82PJ

Darkfield Lane

WF82UL

Ashworth Road

WF81SA

Spittal Hardwick Lane

WF82PY

Dulverton Rise

WF82UZ

Dandy Mill View

Data Sources

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