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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

WF81JD

Monkhill Lane

WF81JH

Lorna Cottages

WF81PF

Millbeck View

WF82NT

St Annes Villas

WF84GN

Sword Close

WF84GS

Beeston Close

WF81LA

Ladybalk Lane

WF84BX

Camp Mount

WF110DN

Trinity Street

WF81BT

Stuart Road

WF81QL

South Baileygate

WF81QZ

Midland Road

WF84ER

Kings Mead

WF81DJ

Crown & Anchor Yard

WF81NQ

Wordsworth Approach

WF84BL

Minden Way

WF84BT

Hartley Park View

WF84RG

Newport Street

WF84ZZ

Trinity Street

WF81NG

Newgate

WF81TY

Trinity Street

WF82JN

Box Lane

WF81HY

Skinner Lane

WF83YZ

Trinity Street

WF84BD

St Giles Avenue

WF84ST

Gascoigne Close

WF89BP

Trinity Street

WF118SQ

Hall Court

WF81JU

Ropergate

WF81PH

Gillygate

WF81PT

Horse Fair

WF81TN

Libra Way

WF84BA

St Oswald Avenue

WF84FE

Halfpenny Lane

WF84GL

Lance Grove

WF84SW

Longwall Road

WF89BW

Trinity Street

WF89DS

Trinity Street

WF81NX

Horse Fair

WF81QG

Micklegate

WF81SP

Keats Close

WF84AH

King Street

WF84ET

Queens Square

WF84QG

Park Villas

WF84SP

Princes Drive

WF84YS

Trinity Street

WF81AQ

Mauds Yard

WF81DG

Swales Yard

WF81GZ

Pontefract North

WF81JW

Kingsway

WF82SB

St Giles View

WF81LE

Ropergate

WF81LL

Ropergate

WF84FT

Hickory Court

WF84HU

Dark Lane

WF84PQ

Stuart Road

WF84QD

Park Road

WF81AH

Castle Mews

WF81JN

Kingsway

WF81PU

Horse Fair

WF84QJ

Park Lane

WF84QW

Pontefract North

WF89EZ

Pontefract North

WF81HJ

Northgate

WF81LW

Valley Road

WF81NL

Back Street

WF81NR

Bronte Court

WF81SD

Nestfield Close

WF82RS

Mayors Walk Avenue

WF84BP

Hessel Court

WF84BZ

Crag Mount

WF89BJ

Trinity Street

WF81AT

Market Place

WF81HE

Finkle Street

WF81JQ

Ladybalk Lane

WF82ST

All Saints Industrial Estate

WF84EP

Kings Mead

WF84EQ

Love Lane

WF84GA

Colonel's Walk

WF84QF

Park Villas Drive

WF84QT

Pontefract North

WF84SX

Retreat Place

WF81GY

Helens Court

WF81HB

Richmond Terrace

WF84AX

Lime Tree Avenue

WF84GJ

Shield Way

WF89BT

Pontefract North

WF81HP

The Maltings

WF81JA

Monkhill Drive

WF81JP

Lady Balk Lane

WF81NH

Deans Court

WF81QH

Castle Chain

WF82AE

Ashleigh Avenue

WF81HT

Denwell Terrace

WF81PS

Baxtergate

WF82JE

Castle Garth

WF82QL

Grove Lea Crescent

WF81BP

Front Street

WF81DS

Market Place

WF81HN

North Ives

Data Sources

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