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Pontefract North

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About

Pontefract North ward lies in the eastern part of the town, characterised by residential streets of Victorian and post-war housing. The area includes the district of Carleton and is bordered by the A645 Pontefract Road. Land use is primarily domestic, with several local schools, community centres, and smaller retail parades serving the neighbourhood. The ward contains significant green spaces, including the formal gardens and woodland of Pontefract Park.

A notable local landmark is the remains of Pontefract Castle, a key site from the English Civil War. The historic All Saints' Church stands near the traditional town centre markets. Economic activity is centred along Front Street, with independent businesses and national chains. The area's infrastructure is defined by its railway station, providing direct links to West Yorkshire's major cities.

Area overview

On average Pontefract North has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 150 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 18.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Pontefract North is £44,740 per year. There are 7 schools in Pontefract North: 6 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Pontefract North is home to around 19,195 people, with a population density of about 1,545.8 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
150
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
18.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Pontefract North Population
19,195
Population density
1,545.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
83.15(+88%)
Anti-social behaviour
21.67(+52%)
Shoplifting
18.49(+111%)
Public order
14.48(+64%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.66(+47%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
17,578
91.57%
Other White
682
3.55%
African
128
0.67%
Other Asian
124
0.65%
Indian
105
0.55%
Total population: 19,197

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,846
24.65%
No qualifications
3,619
23.2%
Level 3 (A level)
2,718
17.42%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
2,363
15.15%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,708
10.95%
Total 16+ residents: 15,600

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
3,048
36.1%
Owns outright
2,268
26.86%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,156
13.69%
Social rents from council
1,017
12.04%
Other social rented
692
8.2%
Total households: 8,444

Property prices in Pontefract North

Based on 292 recent sales, the median property price is £210,000 in Pontefract North area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £505,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Pontefract North 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached91£320,000
Flats26£91,500
Semi-Detached126£200,000
Terraced49£140,000

10 years median price trend in Pontefract North

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Pontefract North.

All postcodes in Pontefract North

WF89BW

Trinity Street

WF89BJ

Trinity Street

WF84HE

Wakefield Road

WF82DJ

Northfield Drive

WF84FU

Beechnut Lane

WF82LA

Knottingley Road

WF82FL

Coleman Street

WF89ET

Pontefract North

WF84GJ

Shield Way

WF81QF

Micklegate

WF81LN

Southgate

WF82FP

Monckton Road

WF81GY

Helens Court

WF81TT

Wilks Court

WF82JH

Dandy Mill Croft

WF82YL

Conqueror Court

WF89DS

Trinity Street

WF81HD

Northgate

WF82JS

Ferrybridge Road

WF81AX

Bridge Street

WF82RU

Carleton Glen

WF82FW

Birch Way

WF81BA

Salter Row

WF76HZ

Gleneagles Road

WF82BD

Stumpcross Close

WF84PS

Park Road

WF81PP

Horse Fair

WF81RS

Monkhill Lane

WF75XE

Trinity Street

WF84GH

Knight Street

WF81RZ

Spittal Hardwick Lane

WF84EQ

Love Lane

WF84AH

King Street

WF82GL

Castle Close

WF84BJ

St Giles Mount

WF84GX

Pontefract North

WF81PD

Horsefair

WF82WQ

Willow Bank Drive

WF82NH

Orchard Head Crescent

WF118SQ

Hall Court

WF82LQ

Bondgate

WF84SS

Tower Close

WF82NP

Mill Dam Lane

WF82YR

Liquorice Court

WF81SB

Ridgedale Mount

WF82JE

Castle Garth

WF82LU

Mill Lane

WF82LE

Bexhill Close

WF82YH

Malthouse Mews

WF81DA

Front Street

WF81TQ

Caxton Gardens

WF84QX

St Michaels Avenue

WF82GS

Pontefract North

WF81DF

Belks Court

WF82TA

Sowgate Lane

WF89DP

Trinity Street

WF81JL

Northgate

WF84AF

Queen Street

WF81BD

Shoe Market

WF84GQ

Battle Court

WF84TD

Drift Court

WF84YS

Trinity Street

WF82JZ

Highland Close

WF82HR

Western Avenue

WF82FT

William Street

WF81DR

Liquorice Way

WF82HS

Western Avenue

WF82NE

Holmfield Close

WF82NA

Holmfield Close

WF81PG

Bridge Street

WF84HU

Dark Lane

WF81LQ

Ropergate

WF81NU

Fairfax Drive

WF84HY

Mill Hill Road

WF81PE

Horsefair

WF82HE

Baghill Lane

WF84BX

Camp Mount

WF82HB

Baghill Lane

WF81AZ

Woolmarket

WF81PA

Lake View

WF82GF

Rhythm Close

WF84ST

Gascoigne Close

WF81TS

Rosewood Drive

WF82HA

Baghill Lane

WF84QG

Park Villas

WF81EB

Castle Grove

WF82RY

Coltsfoot Close

WF81HR

Jubilee Gardens

WF81RW

Monkhill Lane

WF81SA

Spittal Hardwick Lane

WF84QF

Park Villas Drive

WF84SN

Portland Croft

WF84DB

Front Street

WF89AN

Trinity Street

WF81SS

Lakeside Meadows

WF81QA

Horse Fair

WF84QQ

Park Lane

WF82YP

Drawbridge Avenue

WF82UN

Coppertop Mews

WF81PY

Horse Fair

Data Sources

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