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Pontefract North West

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About

Pontefract North West is a residential area located in the town of Pontefract, part of the Wakefield district. The area features a mix of housing, including terraced homes, semi-detached properties, and some modern developments. It is situated close to local amenities such as schools, shops, and parks, making it a practical place for families and commuters.

The area has good transport links, with easy access to the A1 and M62, connecting it to nearby cities like Leeds and Doncaster. Pontefract North West also benefits from its proximity to the town centre, which offers historical landmarks like Pontefract Castle. The surrounding green spaces, including Friarwood Valley Gardens, provide opportunities for outdoor recreation.

Area overview

On average Pontefract North West has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 216 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 23.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Pontefract North West is £35,800 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).

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
216
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
23.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Pontefract North West Population
9,207
Population density
1,203.4 per km²

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

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 133 recent sales, the median property price is £209,995 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
Detached33£339,995
Flats15£88,000
Semi-Detached53£213,000
Terraced32£146,500

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

WF82JA

Beech Hill

WF81AP

Church Lane

WF81AX

Bridge Street

WF81BP

Front Street

WF81DS

Market Place

WF81HN

Pontefract North West

WF81JB

Monkhill Avenue

WF81NF

Northgate

WF81NS

Cromwell Mount

WF81NT

Southgate

WF81NU

Fairfax Drive

WF84AS

Lime Tree Avenue

WF84BE

Minden Close

WF84BW

Halfpenny Lane

WF84HY

Button Park

WF84SN

Portland Croft

WF81JE

Monkhill Avenue

WF81PD

Horse Fair

WF81SG

Wren Croft

WF81TT

Pontefract North West

WF82EJ

Cromwell Crescent

WF82RU

Carleton Glen

WF84AZ

Poplar Grove

WF84BG

Halfpenny Lane

WF84GR

Pontefract North West

WF84FG

Park Avenue

WF84HX

Pontefract North West

WF89DL

Trinity Street

WF76HZ

Gleneagles Road

WF81BE

Pontefract North West

WF81DF

Pontefract North West

WF81LZ

Northgate Lodge

WF81NP

Coleridge Way

WF81RF

Gillygate

WF82NR

Bailey Close

WF82RZ

Avens Close

WF84BS

Ryder Close

WF84DB

Anderson Street

WF84RA

Park Road

WF75WT

Trinity Street

WF81GW

Castle Grove

WF81HR

Back Northgate

WF81JX

Pontefract North West

WF81LN

Southgate

WF81PG

Bridge Street

WF81QU

Robinson Street

WF82JW

Box Lane

WF84AU

Wolsey Avenue

WF84GW

Pontefract North West

WF81QE

Pontefract North West

WF81QF

Micklegate

WF77WZ

Trinity Street

WF81EP

Back Northgate

WF81HG

Headlands Lane

WF81LD

Keats Close

WF81SL

Slutwell Lane

WF82GN

Pontefract North West

WF82NP

Mill Dam Lane

WF82NZ

Box Lane

WF82RT

Carleton Glen

WF84AY

Halfpenny Lane

WF84GD

Darcy Close

WF84QN

Pontefract North West

WF89EX

Pontefract North West

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.