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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

WF82RS

Mayors Walk Avenue

WF89AN

Trinity Street

WF81JE

Monkhill Avenue

WF81AA

Trinity Street

WF84EZ

Queens Square

WF81JU

Ropergate

WF84QD

Park Road

WF84AW

Hartley Park Avenue

WF84DB

Front Street

WF84GW

Farriers Walk

WF81JY

Ropergate

WF81NT

Southgate

WF81BN

Sessions House Yard

WF81PZ

Horse Fair

WF84GA

Colonel's Walk

WF84GN

Sword Close

WF84AP

Hartley Park View

WF82NY

Adwick Terrace

WF84HT

Button Park

WF84SL

Chantry Close

WF84PG

Hardcastle Avenue

WF81QA

Horse Fair

WF84AR

Love Lane

WF84AH

King Street

WF82RP

Mayors Walk

WF84FD

Garrison Court

WF82JE

Castle Garth

WF82NR

Bailey Close

WF81AF

Market Place

WF81BA

Salter Row

WF81NQ

Wordsworth Approach

WF84HE

Wakefield Road

WF84AA

Newgate

WF75XE

Trinity Street

WF84BX

Camp Mount

WF82RZ

Avens Close

WF82RL

Grove Lea Walk

WF84AT

Argyll Avenue

WF84SQ

Ilberts Way

WF84FT

Hickory Court

WF84GE

Turret Court

WF81PY

Horse Fair

WF81PF

Millbeck View

WF81DS

Market Place

WF81JL

Northgate

WF81NW

Front Street

WF81SG

Wren Croft

WF81QF

Micklegate

WF81QG

Micklegate

WF81NH

Deans Court

WF81JQ

Ladybalk Lane

WF84GL

Lance Grove

WF89BW

Trinity Street

WF82SH

Starwort Close

WF81HZ

Monkhill Drive

WF82SP

Mayors Walk Close

WF81QB

Horse Fair

WF89ED

Trinity Street

WF84FZ

Longwall Way

WF81DB

Newgate

WF76HZ

Gleneagles Road

WF110XA

Trinity Street

WF81HQ

Pontefract North

WF84PQ

Stuart Road

WF82NZ

Priory Grange

WF81TG

Pontefract North

WF81NU

Fairfax Drive

WF82SA

Green Lane

WF81AH

Castle Mews

WF84QY

Portland Avenue

WF81GW

Castle Grove

WF84QL

Pontefract North

WF81JT

Ropergate End

WF82SF

Hill Close

WF81LD

Tennyson Way

WF81HD

Northgate

WF81HH

Back Northgate

WF84GG

Fortress Close

WF84ZZ

Trinity Street

WF89BT

Pontefract North

WF81QL

South Baileygate

WF81NZ

Cromwell Mount

WF89BP

Trinity Street

WF84QN

Pontefract North

WF81LA

Ladybalk Lane

WF81DF

Belks Court

WF84QX

St Michaels Avenue

WF84SZ

Shortwall Court

WF84QZ

Dorchester Avenue

WF81AW

Beastfair

WF81AZ

Woolmarket

WF81WX

Trinity Street

WF81EP

Castle Mews

WF81BD

Shoe Market

WF84SF

Queens Avenue

WF84DG

Florin Way

WF81SD

Nestfield Close

WF81RE

Broad Lane

WF81JH

Lorna Cottages

WF81HN

North Ives

Data Sources

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