Pontefract North is a ward in the Wakefield district, located in West Yorkshire. The area includes parts of the historic market town of Pontefract, known for its castle ruins and liquorice production. The ward features a mix of residential neighborhoods, local shops, and green spaces, providing a balance of urban and semi-rural living.
The ward is served by several schools and community facilities, catering to families and older residents. Transport links include road connections to nearby towns and cities, as well as local bus services. Pontefract North retains a strong sense of local identity, with events and traditions tied to the town’s heritage. The area offers a range of housing options, from older terraced homes to newer developments.
On average Pontefract North has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 146 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 18.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Pontefract North is £38,850 per year. There are 7 schools in Pontefract North: 6 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).
Based on 284 recent sales, the median property price is £210,000 in Pontefract North area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £480,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 63 | £280,000 |
| Flats | 15 | £95,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 158 | £195,000 |
| Terraced | 48 | £176,500 |
10 years price trend in Pontefract North
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Horse Fair
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Fox Terrace
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Trinity Street
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Cornmarket
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Pontefract North West
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Ropergate Service Road
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Northgate
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Castle Grove
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Monkhill Drive
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Kipling Grove
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Cornmarket
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Abbey Walk
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Sandhill Close
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Pontefract North East
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Pontefract North East
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Pontefract North East
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Orchard Head Drive
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Ferrybridge Road
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Queen Street
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Horse Fair
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Friarwood Lane
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Pontefract South East
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Trinity Street
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Horse Fair
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Broad Lane
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Trinity Street
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Northfield Drive
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Stumpcross Lane
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Castle Crescent
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Box Lane
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Ferrybridge Road
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Hartley Park Avenue
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Halfpenny Lane
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Hardistry Drive
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Park Place
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Queen's Avenue
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Trinity Street
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Heather Court
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Pontefract North West
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Wilson Street
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Northgate Lodge
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Ropergate
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Lakeside Meadows
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Holmfield Close
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Bluebell Close
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Ellercroft Way
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Knight Street
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Grosvenor Avenue
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Dorchester Avenue
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Northgate
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Back Northgate
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Anderson Street
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Horse Fair
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Orchard Head Lane
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Waterfall Fold
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Hawthorn Way
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Stumpcross Lane
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Pontefract North East
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Conqueror Way
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Mayors Walk Close
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Clifton View
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Beechwood Avenue
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Knight Street
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Pontefract North West
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Trinity Street
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Beastfair
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Pontefract North West
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Monkhill Mount
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Skinner Lane
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Horse Fair
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Pontefract North East
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Western Avenue
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Pontefract North East
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William Street
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Hailhead Drive
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Knottingley Road
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Swanhill Lane
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Cavendish Avenue
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Camp Mount
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Wakefield Road
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Pontefract North West
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New Park View
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Queen's Avenue
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Pontefract North West
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Horse Fair
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Pontefract North West
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Shoe Market
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Ropergate Service Road
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Hawthorne Grange
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Carleton Glen
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Pontefract North West
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Heather Drive
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Coleman Street
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The Hawthorns
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Nevison Avenue
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Ferrybridge Road
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Avens Close
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Starwort Close
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Elm Close
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Camp Rise
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.