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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

WF82JL

South Baileygate

WF82DX

Hornbeam Green

WF82EY

Prail Close

WF81AF

Market Place

WF82JW

Box Lane

WF82LL

Cobblers Lane

WF81ET

Paradise Fields

WF81PU

Horse Fair

WF82NL

Rosa Court

WF81PN

Southgate

WF84AZ

Poplar Grove

WF82JD

Western Court

WF81EG

Spink Lane

WF82UZ

Dandy Mill View

WF81NA

Skinner Lane

WF81TE

Abbey Gardens

WF81LD

Tennyson Way

WF82PF

St Thomass Terrace

WF82FH

Cherry Drive

WF82SJ

Campion Close

WF82UX

Wiston Drive

WF84HT

Button Park

WF81BU

Friarwood Mews

WF81RF

Horsefair

WF82UH

Canterbury Court

WF82UY

The Courtyard

WF82DR

Whitebeam Green

WF84DE

Farthing Avenue

WF82UU

Cavendish Avenue

WF82UG

Hampshire Close

WF82PR

Pontefract Road

WF89EX

Pontefract North

WF81QH

Castle Chain

WF110BE

Grovehall Lane

WF82QH

The Chestnuts

WF81PL

Friarwood Lane

WF81JJ

Lake View

WF81AH

Castle Mews

WF81QQ

Pontefract North

WF84SE

Queens Avenue

WF82PP

Pontefract Road

WF82YS

Heather Court

WF84SP

Princes Drive

WF81QG

Micklegate

WF82LN

South Baileygate

WF84HX

Springbank

WF81RD

Thackray Lane

WF82PA

Sandrock Road

WF81NS

Cromwell Mount

WF82ND

Holmfield Close

WF84SB

Queens Road

WF89EZ

Pontefract North

WF81BE

Pontefract North

WF81JN

Kingsway

WF82DT

Poplar Green

WF82NJ

Orchard Head Lane

WF81HB

Richmond Terrace

WF82WP

Dandy Mill Mews

WF82FB

Bubwith View

WF82DP

Ash Green

WF84BQ

Halfpenny Lane

WF84GS

Beeston Close

WF84AW

Hartley Park Avenue

WF84QD

Park Road

WF81TU

Ash Tree Gardens

WF84FR

Park Place

WF84ZZ

Trinity Street

WF81LY

Ropergate

WF82NX

Ferrybridge Road

WF84QP

Pontefract North

WF81TJ

Priory Chase

WF84QL

Pontefract North

WF81HL

Wilson Street

WF82UP

Chatsworth Avenue

WF82GE

Ferestone Court

WF81NN

Deans Court

WF81JW

Kingsway

WF84DF

Camp Rise

WF82UJ

Ashworth Road

WF81AY

Friarwood Avenue

WF82NG

Orchard Head Drive

WF82RR

Mayors Walk

WF81SG

Wren Croft

WF81QT

Southgate

WF81TP

Hawthorne Grange

WF84AR

Love Lane

WF81TN

Libra Way

WF82HU

Hailhead Drive

WF82GJ

Ellercroft Way

WF82WF

Elm Close

WF82QA

Dulverton Way

WF82YW

Manor Park Drive

WF84FE

Halfpenny Lane

WF89BT

Pontefract North

WF82DL

Northfield Drive

WF82PL

Myson Avenue

WF82DY

Acacia Green

WF82EX

Eastfield Drive

WF89BN

Trinity Street

WF81NY

Cromwell Mount

Data Sources

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