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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

WF81BX

Ropergate Service Road

WF81ES

North Baileygate

WF81PL

Friarwood Lane

WF81QY

Harropwell Lane

WF81WY

Trinity Street

WF82DH

Northfield Drive

WF82FG

Heather Drive

WF82JH

Dandy Mill Croft

WF82PF

St Thomass Terrace

WF82UP

Chatsworth Avenue

WF84DE

Farthing Avenue

WF84SZ

Shortwall Court

WF84TD

Drift Court

WF84TE

Stubbs Close

WF81AU

Cross Street

WF81NN

Deans Court

WF81PZ

Horse Fair

WF81SQ

Robin Close

WF81WX

Trinity Street

WF82DZ

Rowan Green

WF82GE

Ferestone Court

WF82NE

Holmfield Close

WF82PX

Manor Park Avenue

WF84SY

Pillar Close

WF84TA

Seam Way

WF89ER

Pontefract North

WF81AY

Friarwood Avenue

WF82LF

Bexhill Close

WF81BQ

Headlands Road

WF81ET

Paradise Fields

WF81QD

Horse Fair

WF81QN

Cromwell Mount

WF81RS

Monkhill Lane

WF82HW

South View Gardens

WF82SN

Sorrel Close

WF82TH

Knottingley Road

WF84GG

Fortress Close

WF84WR

Trinity Street

WF81AZ

Woolmarket

WF81RP

St Ives Close

WF81TL

Hales Court

WF82RX

Carleton Glen

WF84PG

Hardcastle Avenue

WF84TB

Warren Close

WF77WY

Trinity Street

WF81RE

Broad Lane

WF82RY

Coltsfoot Close

WF82TX

Lower Taythes Lane

WF84GQ

Battle Court

WF84HT

Button Park

WF84TF

Wales Street

WF81DY

Friarwood Lane

WF81QQ

Pontefract North

WF81RT

Monkhill Lane

WF82WQ

Willow Bank Drive

WF84BB

Love Lane

WF84DG

Florin Way

WF84QY

Portland Avenue

WF84SD

Queens Avenue

WF84SR

Edward Mews

WF89ET

Pontefract North

WF81EY

Trinity Street

WF81RY

Orchard Head Lane

WF82DN

Birch Green

WF82DP

Ash Green

WF82HD

Baghill Lane

WF82WL

Holmfield Court

WF82ZB

Hawthorne Close

WF83NA

Carleton Road

WF84EW

East Avenue

WF84FU

Beechnut Lane

WF84HE

Wakefield Road

WF81JG

Monkhill Mount

WF81NY

Cromwell Mount

WF82FU

Ramsden Crescent

WF84FY

Halfpenny Lane

WF84PS

Park Road

WF84SS

Tower Close

WF82FR

Hartley Way

WF81DA

Front Street

WF81JT

Ropergate End

WF81JZ

Ropergate

WF81NZ

Cromwell Mount

WF81RD

Thackray Lane

WF81TF

Pontefract North

WF82DX

Hornbeam Green

WF82HX

Harefield Road

WF82JP

Bondgate

WF82JR

Bond Street

WF84BJ

St Giles Mount

WF84SQ

Ilberts Way

WF89BU

Trinity Street

WF81BU

Friarwood Mews

WF81HA

Denwell Terrace

WF82DT

Poplar Green

WF82ED

Fieldhead Close

WF82FX

Castle Crescent

WF82SR

Stella Gardens

WF82UY

The Courtyard

WF84ES

Wakefield Road

Data Sources

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