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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 high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 159 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
159
Deprivation level
8/10
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
86.67(+96%)
Anti-social behaviour
27.7(+94%)
Shoplifting
26.72(+205%)
Public order
18.03(+104%)
Criminal damage and arson
14.55(+69%)
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 125 recent sales, the median property price is £210,000 in Pontefract North West area, with individual transactions ranging from £68,000 up to £505,000.

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£347,498
Flats19£87,500
Semi-Detached44£233,500
Terraced26£135,000

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

WF81RF

Horsefair

WF84TF

Wales Street

WF84SE

Queens Avenue

WF81NG

Newgate

WF84BW

Halfpenny Lane

WF82JA

Beech Hill

WF81BP

Front Street

WF84BL

Minden Way

WF82RT

Carleton Glen

WF81EG

Spink Lane

WF81LZ

Northgate Lodge

WF84BS

Ryder Close

WF81AL

Beastfair

WF81NY

Cromwell Mount

WF84TD

Drift Court

WF89EX

Pontefract North

WF84FU

Beechnut Lane

WF81EB

Castle Grove

WF84AF

Queen Street

WF84SY

Pillar Close

WF84PS

Park Road

WF81NX

Horse Fair

WF84QW

Pontefract North

WF84SN

Portland Croft

WF84GX

Pontefract North

WF81QE

Pontefract North

WF81DJ

Crown & Anchor Yard

WF81AQ

Mauds Yard

WF81QJ

Southgate

WF89FA

Pontefract North

WF84AD

Love Lane Terrace

WF82JN

Box Lane

WF84YS

Trinity Street

WF84PW

Stuart Street

WF81DR

Liquorice Way

WF89EZ

Pontefract North

WF82GN

Baileygate Mews

WF84FS

Pecan Court

WF82JF

The Booths

WF81QN

Cromwell Mount

WF81NR

Bronte Court

WF84BY

Camp Mount

WF84QJ

Park Lane

WF89BU

Trinity Street

WF81LN

Southgate

WF84HU

Dark Lane

WF81ES

North Baileygate

WF82SL

Celandine Close

WF81RD

Thackray Lane

WF84SA

Queen's Avenue

WF81HL

Wilson Street

WF83YZ

Trinity Street

WF82WA

Beech Croft

WF81SP

Keats Close

WF81NL

Back Street

WF81EJ

Northgate

WF84BG

Halfpenny Lane

WF81HR

Jubilee Gardens

WF81PD

Horsefair

WF84EL

North Avenue

WF82UT

Cranbrook Way

WF81AX

Bridge Street

WF81JX

Ropergate End

WF84AG

Queens Terrace

WF81LF

Kipling Grove

WF89EU

Pontefract North

WF81DE

Pontefract North

WF81NS

Cromwell Mount

WF84AN

Love Lane

WF81AY

Friarwood Avenue

WF81QD

Horse Fair

WF81SU

Carleton Glen

WF81BT

Stuart Road

WF82QJ

Churchbalk Lane

WF84AL

Clifton Avenue

WF84TB

Warren Close

WF84WR

Trinity Street

WF81SQ

Robin Close

WF83XP

Trinity Street

WF84EP

Kings Mead

WF83NA

Carleton Road

WF89DP

Trinity Street

WF81AP

Shoe Market

WF81PU

Horse Fair

WF81EW

Northgate

WF82NX

Ferrybridge Road

WF81EY

Trinity Street

WF84QS

Pontefract North

WF81HA

Denwell Terrace

WF81LQ

Ropergate

WF82RU

Carleton Glen

WF84DA

Halfpenny Lane

WF81QU

Robinson Street

WF84SX

Retreat Place

WF81LL

Ropergate

WF84ST

Gascoigne Close

WF84HH

Wakefield Road

WF81SL

Slutwell Lane

WF84GS

Beeston Close

WF84BT

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/06/2026.