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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

WF82SA

Green Lane

WF82SH

Starwort Close

WF82WF

Elm Close

WF81TR

Libra Way

WF81LY

Ropergate

WF81ST

Providence Green

WF82DW

Plane Green

WF82GJ

Ellercroft Way

WF83XP

Trinity Street

WF84AD

Love Lane Terrace

WF84FD

Garrison Court

WF84HR

Mill Hill Road

WF84PJ

Colonels Walk

WF84SB

Queens Road

WF81BA

Salter Row

WF81JL

Northgate

WF81PE

Horsefair

WF82EX

Eastfield Drive

WF82HB

Baghill Lane

WF82RR

Mayors Walk

WF82WH

Stumpcross Meadows

WF84QS

Pontefract North

WF81QS

Walkergate

WF82DS

Northfield Drive

WF82JJ

Bondgate

WF82JS

Ferrybridge Road

WF82LA

Knottingley Road

WF82PS

Pontefract Road

WF82SL

Celandine Close

WF82WD

Oak Rise

WF82YW

Manor Park Drive

WF89AN

Trinity Street

WF81HD

Northgate

WF82DU

Sycamore Green

WF82EY

Prail Close

WF82UN

Coppertop Mews

WF84AA

Newgate

WF84AL

Clifton Avenue

WF84AP

Hartley Park View

WF84DA

Halfpenny Lane

WF84PU

Wagner Way

WF81BJ

Cornmarket

WF81HQ

Pontefract North

WF81LP

Ropergate

WF81PQ

Gillygate

WF81SB

Ridgedale Mount

WF82BD

Stumpcross Close

WF82FA

Glen Rise

WF82WA

Beech Croft

WF84EZ

Queens Square

WF84FS

Pecan Court

WF84QL

Pontefract North

WF84QQ

Park Lane

WF82GL

Castle Close

WF82PP

Pontefract Road

WF82SF

Hill Close

WF81AF

Market Place

WF82LR

Mill Lane

WF84AE

Linden Terrace

WF84GE

Turret Court

WF84PW

Stuart Street

WF84SL

Chantry Close

WF82JD

Western Court

WF82SJ

Campion Close

WF84FZ

Longwall Way

WF89BN

Trinity Street

WF89DP

Trinity Street

WF75XE

Trinity Street

WF81BN

Sessions House Yard

WF81HW

Northland Cottages

WF81PA

Lake View

WF82LB

Knottingley Road

WF82LU

Mill Lane

WF82PL

Myson Avenue

WF82RJ

Swanhill Lane

WF82SQ

Primrose Close

WF84SU

Barbican Way

WF89ED

Trinity Street

WF81JY

Ropergate

WF81LH

Ropergate

WF82DG

Stumpcross Court

WF82LZ

Holmfield Lane

WF82PT

Highfield Avenue

WF82UJ

Ashworth Road

WF84HH

Wakefield Road

WF84SA

Queen's Avenue

WF81DB

Newgate

WF81QR

Weavers Road

WF81TU

Ash Tree Gardens

WF82RP

Mayors Walk

WF81LG

Ropergate

WF81DE

Pontefract North

WF81QJ

Southgate

WF82JL

South Baileygate

WF82UT

Cranbrook Way

WF82YR

Liquorice Court

WF84AT

Argyll Avenue

WF84EL

North Avenue

WF84QX

St Michaels Avenue

WF81AW

Beastfair

Data Sources

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