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Pontefract North West

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About

Pontefract North West sits within the wider historic town, characterised by residential streets and local amenities. The area includes a mix of housing, from Victorian terraces to more modern developments, alongside several primary schools and community centres. Local shopping needs are met by a cluster of independent businesses and convenience stores along the main routes.

A notable landmark is the former Pontefract General Infirmary site, which has undergone significant redevelopment. The area is bordered by open farmland to the north and west, providing a clear rural edge. Transport links are served by the nearby Pontefract Monkhill railway station, connecting to Wakefield and other regional centres.

Area overview

On average Pontefract North West has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 164 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 23.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Pontefract North West is £42,131 per year. There are 4 schools in Pontefract North West: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Pontefract North West is home to around 9,207 people, with a population density of about 1,203.4 per km2.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
164
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
23.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Pontefract North West Population
9,207
Population density
1,203.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
89.28(+105%)
Anti-social behaviour
28.13(+104%)
Shoplifting
28.13(+226%)
Public order
18.57(+107%)
Criminal damage and arson
15.53(+83%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,280
89.93%
Other White
381
4.14%
Other Asian
85
0.92%
African
76
0.83%
Pakistani
64
0.7%
Total population: 9,207

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,946
25.77%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,871
24.77%
Level 3 (A level)
1,177
15.59%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,105
14.63%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
822
10.88%
Total 16+ residents: 7,552

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,278
29.8%
Owns outright
903
21.05%
Social rents from council
866
20.19%
Private landlord or letting agency
682
15.9%
Other social rented
461
10.75%
Total households: 4,289

Property prices in Pontefract North West

Based on 114 recent sales, the median property price is £217,500 in Pontefract North West area, with individual transactions ranging from £68,000 up to £480,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Pontefract North West 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 West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached36£367,500
Flats13£87,500
Semi-Detached41£210,000
Terraced24£140,000

10 years median price trend in Pontefract North West

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

All postcodes in Pontefract North West

WF81LQ

Ropergate

WF84GX

Pontefract North

WF81PG

Bridge Street

WF81AA

Trinity Street

WF81BY

Pontefract North

WF81EJ

Northgate

WF81QB

Horse Fair

WF82NX

Ferrybridge Road

WF84AF

Queen Street

WF84AW

Hartley Park Avenue

WF84BU

Hardistry Drive

WF84FR

Park Place

WF84SF

Queens Avenue

WF81AN

Cornmarket

WF81DR

Liquorice Way

WF81EB

Castle Grove

WF81HZ

Monkhill Drive

WF81LF

Kipling Grove

WF81NW

Front Street

WF81EZ

Trinity Street

WF81PR

Horse Fair

WF81PY

Horse Fair

WF81QT

Southgate

WF81YR

Trinity Street

WF82NY

Adwick Terrace

WF84BQ

Halfpenny Lane

WF81EH

Castle View

WF82SW

Bluebell Close

WF84PR

Park Road

WF84QU

Grosvenor Avenue

WF84QZ

Dorchester Avenue

WF81HL

Wilson Street

WF81HU

Northgate Lodge

WF81EW

Northgate

WF81HH

Back Northgate

WF81NJ

Anderson Street

WF81PX

Horse Fair

WF89EU

Pontefract North

WF84GH

Knight Street

WF82SP

Mayors Walk Close

WF84AQ

Clifton View

WF84AR

Love Lane

WF110XA

Trinity Street

WF81NA

Skinner Lane

WF84BY

Camp Mount

WF84HA

Wakefield Road

WF84RZ

New Park View

WF84SE

Queens Avenue

WF81AL

Beastfair

WF81HS

Northland View

WF81JF

Monkhill Mount

WF81PP

Horse Fair

WF82SG

Swanhill Lane

WF84QP

Pontefract North

WF81BD

Shoe Market

WF81QA

Horse Fair

WF81SU

Carleton Glen

WF82NU

Ferrybridge Road

WF84DF

Camp Rise

WF84QR

Pontefract North

WF81TG

Pontefract North

WF82JF

The Booths

WF82SA

Green Lane

WF82SH

Starwort Close

WF81TR

Libra Way

WF81LY

Ropergate

WF83XP

Trinity Street

WF84AD

Love Lane Terrace

WF84FD

Garrison Court

WF84HR

Mill Hill Road

WF84PJ

Colonels Walk

WF84SB

Queens Road

WF81BA

Salter Row

WF81JL

Northgate

WF81PE

Horsefair

WF82RR

Mayors Walk

WF84QS

Pontefract North

WF81QS

Walkergate

WF82SL

Celandine Close

WF89AN

Trinity Street

WF81HD

Northgate

WF84AA

Newgate

WF84AL

Clifton Avenue

WF84AP

Hartley Park View

WF84DA

Halfpenny Lane

WF84PU

Wagner Way

WF81BJ

Cornmarket

WF81HQ

Pontefract North

WF81LP

Ropergate

WF81PQ

Gillygate

WF82WA

Beech Croft

WF84EZ

Queens Square

WF84FS

Pecan Court

WF84QL

Pontefract North

WF84QQ

Park Lane

WF82SF

Hill Close

WF81AF

Market Place

WF84AE

Linden Terrace

WF84GE

Turret Court

WF84PW

Stuart Street

Data Sources

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