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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Princes Drive
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Trinity Street
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Pontefract North West
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Friarwood Lane
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Kingsway
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Ropergate
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Ropergate
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Horse Fair
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Priory Chase
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Cobblers Lane
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Scawthorpe Close
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Cobblers Lane
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Rosa Court
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Hampshire Close
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Dandy Mill Court
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Conqueror Way
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Hickory Court
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Dark Lane
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Colonel's Walk
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Park Road
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Portland Avenue
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Pontefract North West
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Church Lane
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Finkle Street
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Northgate
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Lady Balk Lane
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Ropergate
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Valley Road
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Back Street
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Bronte Court
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Mayor's Walk Avenue
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Nestfield Close
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Rosewood Drive
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Pontefract North East
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Monckton Road
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Birch Way
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Darkfield Lane
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Manor Court
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Ferrybridge Road
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Pontefract North West
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Banbury Road
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Drawbridge Avenue
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Hessel Court
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Queen Street
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Pontefract North West
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Love Lane
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Colonel's Walk
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Pontefract North West
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Trinity Street
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Helens Court
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Pontefract North West
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Pontefract North East
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Scawthorpe Close
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Highland Close
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Orchard Head Drive
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Ferrybridge Road
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Lime Tree Avenue
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Pontefract North West
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Pontefract North West
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Retreat Place
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Beech Hill
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The Maltings
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Denwell Terrace
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Monkhill Drive
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Lady Balk Lane
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Cromwell Mount
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Baxtergate
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Castle Chain
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Lakeside Meadows
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Atkinson Lane
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Elizabethan Court
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Ferrybridge Road
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Dulverton Way
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Hinton Close
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St Pauls Court
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Beech Hill
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Church Lane
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Bridge Street
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Front Street
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Market Place
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Pontefract North West
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Monkhill Avenue
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Dukes Chase
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Northgate
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Cromwell Mount
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Southgate
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Fairfax Drive
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Dukes Chase
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Midgley Rise
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Abbey Walk
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Caxton Gardens
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Stumpcross Way
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Holmfield Close
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Askam Avenue
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Ferrybridge Road
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Malthouse Mews
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Conqueror Court
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Lime Tree Avenue
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Minden Close
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Halfpenny Lane
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.