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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

WF81JB

Monkhill Avenue

WF81NT

Southgate

WF81NU

Fairfax Drive

WF82JA

Beech Hill

WF84SN

Portland Croft

WF81AP

Shoe Market

WF81AX

Bridge Street

WF81NF

Northgate

WF81NS

Cromwell Mount

WF84AS

Limetree Avenue

WF84BE

Avenue Terrace

WF84BW

Halfpenny Lane

WF84HY

Mill Hill Road

WF81SG

Wren Croft

WF82EJ

Cromwell Crescent

WF82RU

Carleton Glen

WF84AZ

Poplar Grove

WF84BG

Halfpenny Lane

WF84GR

Beeston Drive

WF84HX

Springbank

WF81JE

Monkhill Avenue

WF81PD

Horsefair

WF81TT

Wilks Court

WF84FG

Park Avenue

WF89DL

Trinity Street

WF76HZ

Gleneagles Road

WF81DF

Belks Court

WF81LZ

Northgate Lodge

WF81NP

Coleridge Way

WF84BS

Ryder Close

WF84DB

Front Street

WF81BE

Pontefract North

WF81RF

Horsefair

WF82NR

Bailey Close

WF82RZ

Avens Close

WF84RA

Park Road

WF75WT

Trinity Street

WF81GW

Castle Grove

WF81HR

Jubilee Gardens

WF81JX

Ropergate End

WF81LN

Southgate

WF82JW

Box Lane

WF84GW

Farriers Walk

WF81QU

Robinson Street

WF84AU

Wolsey Avenue

WF77WZ

Trinity Street

WF81HG

Skinner Lane

WF81LD

Tennyson Way

WF81QE

Pontefract North

WF81QF

Micklegate

WF82NP

Mill Dam Lane

WF82NZ

Priory Grange

WF84AY

Halfpenny Lane

WF89EX

Pontefract North

WF89FA

Pontefract North

WF81EP

Castle Mews

WF81SL

Slutwell Lane

WF82GN

Baileygate Mews

WF82RT

Carleton Glen

WF84GD

Darcy Close

WF84QN

Pontefract North

Data Sources

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