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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

WF82JN

Box Lane

WF82DS

Northfield Drive

WF81JF

Monkhill Mount

WF82NR

Bailey Close

WF82RX

Carleton Glen

WF81HP

The Maltings

WF81LG

Ropergate

WF82FQ

Parker Avenue

WF81JA

Monkhill Drive

WF89DL

Trinity Street

WF81JE

Monkhill Avenue

WF81TH

Priory Chase

WF82TX

Lower Taythes Lane

WF81DZ

Friarwood Terrace

WF81EP

Castle Mews

WF82SP

Mayors Walk Close

WF84QZ

Dorchester Avenue

WF82RZ

Avens Close

WF84FG

Park Avenue

WF82LG

Knottingley Road

WF82FG

Heather Drive

WF84SZ

Shortwall Court

WF84QY

Portland Avenue

WF82FF

Hazel Way

WF81JG

Monkhill Mount

WF82FR

Hartley Way

WF82PZ

Dulverton Close

WF84GU

Stuart Road

WF81BP

Front Street

WF82DF

Stumpcross Way

WF82HX

Harefield Road

WF82HT

Scawthorpe Close

WF81RQ

Lords Chase

WF84AE

Linden Terrace

WF82ST

All Saints Industrial Estate

WF82SN

Sorrel Close

WF110XA

Trinity Street

WF84GL

Lance Grove

WF84SU

Barbican Way

WF82UR

Harvest Close

WF82SL

Celandine Close

WF81SU

Carleton Glen

WF82RJ

Swanhill Lane

WF82GA

Goodwood Road

WF81QN

Cromwell Mount

WF83NA

Carleton Road

WF82SR

Stella Gardens

WF81RX

Monkhill Lane

WF81BH

Friarwood Court

WF81HY

Skinner Lane

WF81DE

Pontefract North

WF89EU

Pontefract North

WF82HW

South View Gardens

WF84SX

Retreat Place

WF81BJ

Cornmarket

WF81SY

Barstow Fall

WF82PH

Darkfield Lane

WF81NF

Northgate

WF84BP

Hessel Court

WF81AQ

Mauds Yard

WF82LD

Knottingley Road

WF81SJ

Dukes Chase

WF84GG

Fortress Close

WF81NP

Coleridge Way

WF81NR

Bronte Court

WF84EH

Love Lane

WF82FX

Castle Crescent

WF81QB

Horse Fair

WF84SR

Edward Mews

WF82RW

Queensway Place

WF82YU

Manor Court

WF82RP

Mayors Walk

WF82TH

Knottingley Road

WF84FS

Pecan Court

WF82DZ

Rowan Green

WF82RS

Mayors Walk Avenue

WF82PT

Highfield Avenue

WF82DG

Stumpcross Court

WF81QU

Robinson Street

WF81HE

Finkle Street

WF82GG

Nasby Drive

WF83XP

Trinity Street

WF84SW

Longwall Road

WF84AP

Hartley Park View

WF81RT

Monkhill Lane

WF81YR

Trinity Street

WF84HA

Wakefield Road

WF84QJ

Park Lane

WF82SG

Swanhill Lane

WF82JP

Bondgate

WF84ET

Queens Square

WF82PB

Ferrybridge Road

WF84QH

Park Lane

WF81DJ

Crown & Anchor Yard

WF82LF

Bexhill Close

WF84TB

Warren Close

WF82EZ

Eastfield Drive

WF82FA

Glen Rise

WF81JZ

Ropergate

WF82FD

Hawthorn Way

Data Sources

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