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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 151 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
151
Deprivation level
8/10
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
82.63(+90%)
Anti-social behaviour
22.97(+67%)
Shoplifting
19.12(+122%)
Public order
15.06(+68%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.87(+52%)
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 273 recent sales, the median property price is £210,000 in Pontefract North area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £480,000.

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
Detached87£316,000
Flats19£91,000
Semi-Detached125£190,000
Terraced42£150,500

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

WF82JT

Bondgate

WF81LQ

Ropergate

WF82PA

Sandrock Road

WF84GX

Pontefract North

WF81PG

Bridge Street

WF82QH

The Chestnuts

WF81AA

Trinity Street

WF81BY

Pontefract North

WF81EJ

Northgate

WF81QB

Horse Fair

WF81RU

Sandhill Close

WF82DY

Acacia Green

WF82GG

Nasby Drive

WF82NJ

Orchard Head Lane

WF82NX

Ferrybridge Road

WF84AF

Queen Street

WF82DQ

Stumpcross Lane

WF84AW

Hartley Park Avenue

WF84BU

Hardistry Drive

WF84FR

Park Place

WF84SF

Queens Avenue

WF82FY

Castle Way

WF81AN

Cornmarket

WF81DR

Liquorice Way

WF81EB

Castle Grove

WF81HZ

Monkhill Drive

WF81LF

Kipling Grove

WF81NW

Front Street

WF81RA

Sandhill Rise

WF82JG

North Baileygate

WF81DX

Friarwood Lane

WF81EF

Pontefract North

WF81EZ

Trinity Street

WF81PR

Horse Fair

WF81PY

Horse Fair

WF81QT

Southgate

WF81YR

Trinity Street

WF82DJ

Northfield Drive

WF82GP

Glen Road

WF82NY

Adwick Terrace

WF82YG

Ferrybridge Road

WF84BQ

Halfpenny Lane

WF81EH

Castle View

WF81RW

Monkhill Lane

WF82SW

Bluebell Close

WF82WN

The Hawthorns

WF82YS

Heather Court

WF84PR

Park Road

WF84QU

Grosvenor Avenue

WF84QZ

Dorchester Avenue

WF81HL

Wilson Street

WF81HU

Northgate Lodge

WF82ND

Holmfield Close

WF81EW

Northgate

WF81HH

Back Northgate

WF81NJ

Anderson Street

WF81PX

Horse Fair

WF81RZ

Spittal Hardwick Lane

WF81SZ

Waterfall Fold

WF89EU

Pontefract North

WF84GH

Knight Street

WF82FD

Hawthorn Way

WF82FE

Stumpcross Lane

WF82GQ

Cardwell Road

WF82JY

Dandy Mill Avenue

WF82SP

Mayors Walk Close

WF84AQ

Clifton View

WF84AR

Love Lane

WF110XA

Trinity Street

WF81NA

Skinner Lane

WF82EU

Western Avenue

WF82FT

William Street

WF82GF

Rhythm Close

WF82LD

Knottingley Road

WF82UU

Cavendish Avenue

WF84BY

Camp Mount

WF84HA

Wakefield Road

WF84RZ

New Park View

WF84SE

Queens Avenue

WF81AL

Beastfair

WF81HS

Northland View

WF81JF

Monkhill Mount

WF81PP

Horse Fair

WF82DR

Whitebeam Green

WF82HR

Western Avenue

WF82SG

Swanhill Lane

WF84QP

Pontefract North

WF81BD

Shoe Market

WF81QA

Horse Fair

WF81RX

Monkhill Lane

WF81SU

Carleton Glen

WF82FL

Coleman Street

WF82GR

Broughton Road

WF82LT

Nevison Avenue

WF82NU

Ferrybridge Road

WF84DF

Camp Rise

WF84QR

Pontefract North

WF81TG

Pontefract North

WF82FJ

Heather Drive

WF82JF

The Booths

Data Sources

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