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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

WF84GF

Battle Grove

WF82LG

Knottingley Road

WF82NB

Holmfield Close

WF82PW

Ashdene Grove

WF82QB

Limetrees

WF84AG

Queens Terrace

WF84QH

Park Lane

WF81PN

Southgate

WF82WJ

Stumpcross Meadows

WF84AN

Love Lane

WF81AG

Market Place

WF82NH

Orchard Head Crescent

WF82SS

Cobblers Lane

WF82UF

Banbury Road

WF82WP

Dandy Mill Mews

WF82YN

Garrison View

WF82YQ

Drawbridge Close

WF84EH

Love Lane

WF81EG

Spink Lane

WF81JD

Monkhill Lane

WF81JH

Lorna Cottages

WF81PF

Millbeck View

WF81RR

Willowdene Lane

WF82NQ

Orchard Head Drive

WF82NT

St Annes Villas

WF84GN

Sword Close

WF84GS

Beeston Close

WF81BH

Friarwood Court

WF81LA

Ladybalk Lane

WF81SY

Barstow Fall

WF82LP

Ferrybridge Road

WF82PZ

Dulverton Close

WF84BX

Camp Mount

WF110DN

Trinity Street

WF81BT

Stuart Road

WF81EE

Grove Road

WF81QL

South Baileygate

WF81QZ

Midland Road

WF82FH

Cherry Drive

WF82PU

Pontefract Road

WF82TA

Sowgate Lane

WF84ER

Kings Mead

WF81DJ

Crown & Anchor Yard

WF81NQ

Wordsworth Approach

WF82JU

Knottingley Road

WF82LH

Bondgate

WF84BL

Minden Way

WF84BT

Hartley Park View

WF84RG

Newport Street

WF84ZZ

Trinity Street

WF81SH

Earls Chase

WF81TD

Abbey Mews

WF81TY

Trinity Street

WF82JN

Box Lane

WF82LS

Mill Lane

WF82NF

Holmfield Lane

WF82WG

Sycamore Court

WF81HY

Skinner Lane

WF82HE

Baghill Lane

WF82PH

Darkfield Lane

WF83YZ

Trinity Street

WF84BD

St Giles Avenue

WF84ST

Gascoigne Close

WF89BP

Trinity Street

WF118SQ

Hall Court

WF81JU

Ropergate

WF81PH

Gillygate

WF81PT

Horse Fair

WF81TN

Libra Way

WF82LQ

Bondgate

WF82UH

Canterbury Court

WF84BA

St Oswald Avenue

WF84FE

Halfpenny Lane

WF84GL

Lance Grove

WF84SW

Longwall Road

WF89BW

Trinity Street

WF89DS

Trinity Street

WF81NX

Horse Fair

WF81QG

Micklegate

WF81SP

Keats Close

WF82HA

Baghill Lane

WF82LE

Bexhill Close

WF82PB

Ferrybridge Road

WF82RW

Queensway Place

WF84AH

King Street

WF84ET

Queens Square

WF84GU

Stuart Road

WF84QG

Park Villas

WF84SP

Princes Drive

WF84YS

Trinity Street

WF81AQ

Mauds Yard

WF81DG

Swales Yard

WF81GZ

Pontefract North

WF81JW

Kingsway

WF81RQ

Lords Chase

WF82ET

Western Avenue

WF82FS

Smyth Lane

WF82LN

South Baileygate

WF82PR

Pontefract Road

WF82SB

St Giles View

Data Sources

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