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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Barbican Way
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Trinity Street
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Knottingley Road
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Friarwood Lane
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Holmfield Close
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Ashdene Grove
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Limetrees
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Bubwith View
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Hardistry Drive
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King Street
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Wagner Way
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Gillygate
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Spink Lane
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Monkhill Lane
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Kingsway
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Millbeck View
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Willowdene Lane
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Garrison View
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Orchard Head Crescent
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Orchard Head Drive
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Ferrybridge Road
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Cobblers Lane
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Banbury Road
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Pontefract North East
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Drawbridge Close
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Love Lane
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Pontefract North West
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Sword Close
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Trinity Street
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Friarwood Court
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Stuart Road
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Grove Road
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Lady Balk Lane
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South Baileygate
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Midland Road
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Barstow Fall
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Cherry Drive
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Ferrybridge Road
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Hardistry-Le-Court
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Dulverton Close
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Sowgate Lane
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Camp Mount
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Pontefract North West
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Trinity Street
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Crown And Anchor Yard
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Lady Balk Lane
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Earls Chase
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Abbey Mews
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Box Lane
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Knottingley Road
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Atkinson Lane
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Mill Lane
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Holmfield Lane
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Sycamore Court
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Minden Way
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Hartley Park View
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Newport Street
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Trinity Street
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Hall Court
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Ropergate
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De Lacy Way
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Baxtergate
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Horse Fair
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Libra Way
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Trinity Street
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Baghill Lane
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Bondgate
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Bondgate
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Darkfield Lane
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Canterbury Court
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St Oswald Avenue
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St Giles Avenue
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Back Street
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Lance Grove
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Trinity Street
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De Lacy Way
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Longwall Road
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Trinity Street
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Trinity Street
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Pontefract North West
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Front Street
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Pontefract North West
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Kingsway
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Horse Fair
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Castle Chain
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Lords Chase
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Keats Close
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Cobblers Lane
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Coleman Street
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Baghill Lane
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Bexhill Close
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South Baileygate
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Ferrybridge Road
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Hardistry-Le-Court
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Queensway Place
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Primrose Close
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Clifton Avenue
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Queen's Square
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Stuart Road
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Pontefract North West
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.