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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

WF81AN

Cornmarket

WF81PH

Gillygate

WF89DL

Trinity Street

WF81HE

Finkle Street

WF81AT

Market Place

WF82JW

Box Lane

WF81PT

Horse Fair

WF81JB

Monkhill Avenue

WF81BE

Pontefract North

WF82ST

All Saints Industrial Estate

WF81JD

Monkhill Lane

WF81QS

Walkergate

WF81HG

Skinner Lane

WF84HA

Wakefield Road

WF84PJ

Colonels Walk

WF81HB

Richmond Terrace

WF82JL

South Baileygate

WF81JP

Lady Balk Lane

WF82SB

St Giles View

WF84SD

Queens Avenue

WF81EZ

Trinity Street

WF84GJ

Shield Way

WF84AX

Lime Tree Avenue

WF84TE

Stubbs Close

WF84RZ

New Park View

WF81GZ

Pontefract North

WF84QF

Park Villas Drive

WF84QP

Pontefract North

WF82EJ

Cromwell Crescent

WF81AG

Market Place

WF81HT

Denwell Terrace

WF81LH

Ropergate

WF81BQ

Headlands Road

WF89ER

Pontefract North

WF84AZ

Poplar Grove

WF81LG

Ropergate

WF84FY

Halfpenny Lane

WF81PE

Horsefair

WF81BJ

Cornmarket

WF82QL

Grove Lea Crescent

WF84GD

Darcy Close

WF82SN

Sorrel Close

WF81HJ

Northgate

WF84BE

Avenue Terrace

WF82NT

St Annes Villas

WF77WY

Trinity Street

WF84GF

Battle Grove

WF84PU

Wagner Way

WF81NJ

Anderson Street

WF81QT

Southgate

WF81NP

Coleridge Way

WF81QQ

Pontefract North

WF81QY

Harropwell Lane

WF81TY

Trinity Street

WF81LE

Ropergate

WF81TN

Libra Way

WF81GY

Helens Court

WF81JW

Kingsway

WF81TF

Pontefract North

WF81PN

Southgate

WF84EH

Love Lane

Data Sources

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