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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

WF81TT

Wilks Court

WF84BD

St Giles Avenue

WF84QG

Park Villas

WF81QR

Weavers Road

WF81HS

Northland View

WF84QT

Pontefract North

WF81BX

Ropergate Service Road

WF84GR

Beeston Drive

WF84AQ

Clifton View

WF84ET

Queens Square

WF84SW

Longwall Road

WF84HY

Mill Hill Road

WF81QZ

Midland Road

WF77WZ

Trinity Street

WF84AE

Linden Terrace

WF82SW

Bluebell Close

WF84BJ

St Giles Mount

WF81HW

Northland Cottages

WF84FG

Park Avenue

WF82AE

Ashleigh Avenue

WF84SB

Queens Road

WF81BY

Pontefract North

WF81PR

Horse Fair

WF84PR

Park Road

WF81TR

Libra Way

WF81PS

Baxtergate

WF84RA

Park Road

WF81DA

Front Street

WF81JN

Kingsway

WF81JF

Monkhill Mount

WF84HR

Mill Hill Road

WF84BB

Love Lane

WF81YR

Trinity Street

WF84RG

Newport Street

WF82SG

Swanhill Lane

WF84AY

Halfpenny Lane

WF81HU

Northgate Lodge

WF81HY

Skinner Lane

WF84SP

Princes Drive

WF82RR

Mayors Walk

WF82NP

Mill Dam Lane

WF84AS

Limetree Avenue

WF81EH

Castle View

WF82SJ

Campion Close

WF118SQ

Hall Court

WF89BJ

Trinity Street

WF81PX

Horse Fair

WF81PP

Horse Fair

WF75WT

Trinity Street

WF82NU

Ferrybridge Road

WF84ER

Kings Mead

WF84GQ

Battle Court

WF82RY

Coltsfoot Close

WF81LY

Ropergate

WF81JZ

Ropergate

WF84BQ

Halfpenny Lane

WF84HX

Springbank

WF81ET

Paradise Fields

WF81AU

Cross Street

WF82RJ

Swanhill Lane

WF84QR

Pontefract North

WF84SU

Barbican Way

WF84AU

Wolsey Avenue

WF81JA

Monkhill Drive

WF81NN

Deans Court

WF84SR

Edward Mews

WF84ES

Wakefield Road

WF84QH

Park Lane

WF89ET

Pontefract North

WF84TA

Seam Way

WF89DS

Trinity Street

WF81WY

Trinity Street

WF81HP

The Maltings

WF81JG

Monkhill Mount

WF84QU

Grosvenor Avenue

WF84EQ

Love Lane

WF84BA

St Oswald Avenue

WF81PQ

Gillygate

WF84BP

Hessel Court

WF84DF

Camp Rise

WF81LP

Ropergate

WF81NA

Skinner Lane

WF81QH

Castle Chain

WF84DE

Farthing Avenue

WF84GH

Knight Street

WF82SQ

Primrose Close

WF84FR

Park Place

WF81NF

Northgate

WF84BU

Hardistry Drive

WF89BN

Trinity Street

WF82RX

Carleton Glen

WF84BZ

Crag Mount

WF84SS

Tower Close

WF84QQ

Park Lane

WF81PG

Bridge Street

WF84FE

Halfpenny Lane

WF110DN

Trinity Street

WF81LW

Valley Road

WF84EW

East Avenue

WF81DG

Swales Yard

Data Sources

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