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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

WF82JU

Knottingley Road

WF84BG

Halfpenny Lane

WF81EW

Northgate

WF81JB

Monkhill Avenue

WF81JU

Ropergate

WF81WY

Trinity Street

WF81BY

Pontefract North

WF81RP

St Ives Close

WF81SQ

Robin Close

WF82DU

Sycamore Green

WF84QT

Pontefract North

WF84TA

Seam Way

WF84AN

Love Lane

WF82PN

Askam Avenue

WF81PX

Horse Fair

WF82SQ

Primrose Close

WF84SF

Queens Avenue

WF84GN

Sword Close

WF84ER

Kings Mead

WF81QR

Weavers Road

WF81JP

Lady Balk Lane

WF84AD

Love Lane Terrace

WF77WY

Trinity Street

WF84QU

Grosvenor Avenue

WF110DN

Trinity Street

WF84FD

Garrison Court

WF84RZ

New Park View

WF84BS

Ryder Close

WF84SD

Queens Avenue

WF82WJ

Stumpcross Meadows

WF82GR

Broughton Road

WF84BU

Hardistry Drive

WF84AT

Argyll Avenue

WF82FN

Monckton Road

WF82PG

Ferrybridge Road

WF82LS

Mill Lane

WF82WA

Beech Croft

WF81PZ

Horse Fair

WF82LR

Mill Lane

WF81HT

Denwell Terrace

WF84FZ

Longwall Way

WF81TF

Pontefract North

WF81LF

Kipling Grove

WF89FA

Pontefract North

WF81NL

Back Street

WF82LW

Elizabethan Court

WF82GB

Goodwood Avenue

WF84QN

Pontefract North

WF84BL

Minden Way

WF82GQ

Cardwell Road

WF89BP

Trinity Street

WF75WT

Trinity Street

WF84FT

Hickory Court

WF81JQ

Ladybalk Lane

WF84PQ

Stuart Road

WF84QR

Pontefract North

WF84BB

Love Lane

WF81GZ

Pontefract North

WF81NQ

Wordsworth Approach

WF84WR

Trinity Street

WF84AY

Halfpenny Lane

WF82LT

Nevison Avenue

WF84GA

Colonel's Walk

WF82LY

Orchard Head Lane

WF82LP

Ferrybridge Road

WF81HN

North Ives

WF84SL

Chantry Close

WF84BZ

Crag Mount

WF82LJ

Atkinson Lane

WF81PF

Millbeck View

WF82WR

Dandy Mill Court

WF81HS

Northland View

WF84ES

Wakefield Road

WF82NF

Holmfield Lane

WF81NH

Deans Court

WF84HH

Wakefield Road

WF82EA

Chestnut Green

WF81RA

Sandhill Rise

WF81NX

Horse Fair

WF82WL

Holmfield Court

WF81TR

Libra Way

WF84GE

Turret Court

WF82QB

Limetrees

WF81SP

Keats Close

WF84QW

Pontefract North

WF81PQ

Gillygate

WF84BY

Camp Mount

WF84EL

North Avenue

WF81SL

Slutwell Lane

WF81EF

Pontefract North

WF82SS

Cobblers Lane

WF84AA

Newgate

WF81EZ

Trinity Street

WF81HW

Northland Cottages

WF84AX

Lime Tree Avenue

WF81DS

Market Place

WF82YN

Garrison View

WF82DQ

Stumpcross Lane

WF81BX

Ropergate Service Road

WF81ES

North Baileygate

Data Sources

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