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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

WF84SL

Chantry Close

WF82SJ

Campion Close

WF84FZ

Longwall Way

WF89BN

Trinity Street

WF89DP

Trinity Street

WF75XE

Trinity Street

WF81BN

Sessions House Yard

WF81HW

Northland Cottages

WF82RJ

Swanhill Lane

WF82RL

Grove Lea Walk

WF82SQ

Primrose Close

WF84SU

Barbican Way

WF89ED

Trinity Street

WF81JY

Ropergate

WF81LH

Ropergate

WF84HH

Wakefield Road

WF84SA

Queen's Avenue

WF81DB

Newgate

WF81QR

Weavers Road

WF82RP

Mayors Walk

WF81LG

Ropergate

WF81DE

Pontefract North

WF81QJ

Southgate

WF82JL

South Baileygate

WF82UT

Cranbrook Way

WF84AT

Argyll Avenue

WF84EL

North Avenue

WF84QX

St Michaels Avenue

WF81AW

Beastfair

WF81BX

Ropergate Service Road

WF81ES

North Baileygate

WF81QY

Harropwell Lane

WF81WY

Trinity Street

WF84DE

Farthing Avenue

WF84SZ

Shortwall Court

WF84TD

Drift Court

WF84TE

Stubbs Close

WF81AU

Cross Street

WF81NN

Deans Court

WF81PZ

Horse Fair

WF81SQ

Robin Close

WF81WX

Trinity Street

WF84SY

Pillar Close

WF84TA

Seam Way

WF89ER

Pontefract North

WF81AY

Friarwood Avenue

WF81BQ

Headlands Road

WF81ET

Paradise Fields

WF81QD

Horse Fair

WF81QN

Cromwell Mount

WF82SN

Sorrel Close

WF84GG

Fortress Close

WF84WR

Trinity Street

WF81AZ

Woolmarket

WF82RX

Carleton Glen

WF84PG

Hardcastle Avenue

WF84TB

Warren Close

WF77WY

Trinity Street

WF81RE

Broad Lane

WF82QJ

Churchbalk Lane

WF82RY

Coltsfoot Close

WF84GQ

Battle Court

WF84HT

Button Park

WF84TF

Wales Street

WF81QQ

Pontefract North

WF84BB

Love Lane

WF84DG

Florin Way

WF84QY

Portland Avenue

WF84SD

Queens Avenue

WF84SR

Edward Mews

WF89ET

Pontefract North

WF81EY

Trinity Street

WF83NA

Carleton Road

WF84EW

East Avenue

WF84FU

Beechnut Lane

WF84HE

Wakefield Road

WF81JG

Monkhill Mount

WF81NY

Cromwell Mount

WF84FY

Halfpenny Lane

WF84PS

Park Road

WF84SS

Tower Close

WF81DA

Front Street

WF81JT

Ropergate End

WF81JZ

Ropergate

WF81NZ

Cromwell Mount

WF81RD

Thackray Lane

WF81TF

Pontefract North

WF84BJ

St Giles Mount

WF84SQ

Ilberts Way

WF89BU

Trinity Street

WF81HA

Denwell Terrace

WF84ES

Wakefield Road

WF84GF

Battle Grove

WF84AG

Queens Terrace

WF84QH

Park Lane

WF81PN

Southgate

WF84AN

Love Lane

WF81AG

Market Place

WF84EH

Love Lane

WF81EG

Spink Lane

Data Sources

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