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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

WF84BE

Avenue Terrace

WF82JT

Bondgate

WF82DN

Birch Green

WF81SH

Earls Chase

WF82DH

Northfield Drive

WF84PG

Hardcastle Avenue

WF82GN

Baileygate Mews

WF84AG

Queens Terrace

WF84HR

Mill Hill Road

WF81TG

Pontefract North

WF81QD

Horse Fair

WF81HJ

Northgate

WF82YQ

Drawbridge Close

WF81SZ

Waterfall Fold

WF81SD

Nestfield Close

WF82LH

Bondgate

WF84BT

Hartley Park View

WF81NW

Front Street

WF82SW

Bluebell Close

WF81BN

Sessions House Yard

WF84GD

Darcy Close

WF82EU

Western Avenue

WF84TE

Stubbs Close

WF82WD

Oak Rise

WF82EB

Springfield Avenue

WF81AW

Beastfair

WF82NU

Ferrybridge Road

WF81EJ

Northgate

WF81AU

Cross Street

WF84GW

Farriers Walk

WF81HH

Back Northgate

WF84SA

Queen's Avenue

WF82LZ

Holmfield Lane

WF82DW

Plane Green

WF82JR

Bond Street

WF84AL

Clifton Avenue

WF82LB

Knottingley Road

WF82ZB

Hawthorne Close

WF82JA

Beech Hill

WF81HZ

Monkhill Drive

WF81AT

Market Place

WF81PH

Gillygate

WF82HY

Schoolaboards Lane

WF82GP

Glen Road

WF84SY

Pillar Close

WF82WH

Stumpcross Meadows

WF82YG

Ferrybridge Road

WF81HA

Denwell Terrace

WF81LL

Ropergate

WF81LA

Ladybalk Lane

WF84FY

Halfpenny Lane

WF82NB

Holmfield Close

WF77WZ

Trinity Street

WF82FE

Stumpcross Lane

WF82UW

St Pauls Court

WF82NT

St Annes Villas

WF82UF

Banbury Road

WF82PU

Pontefract Road

WF81RU

Sandhill Close

WF84PU

Wagner Way

WF81JY

Ropergate

WF81GW

Castle Grove

WF81TL

Hales Court

WF81NZ

Cromwell Mount

WF81JD

Monkhill Lane

WF82ET

Western Avenue

WF82JX

Water Lane

WF81LE

Ropergate

WF81DX

Friarwood Lane

WF81JX

Ropergate End

WF84AS

Limetree Avenue

WF81AG

Market Place

WF81AA

Trinity Street

WF82FU

Ramsden Crescent

WF82JG

North Baileygate

WF81RR

Willowdene Lane

WF89BU

Trinity Street

WF81EY

Trinity Street

WF84BA

St Oswald Avenue

WF81JT

Ropergate End

WF81DB

Newgate

WF84TF

Wales Street

WF82WE

Hazel Grove

WF81QJ

Southgate

WF81RY

Orchard Head Lane

WF82SF

Hill Close

WF82PJ

Darkfield Lane

WF83YZ

Trinity Street

WF84EW

East Avenue

WF81QS

Walkergate

WF84BD

St Giles Avenue

WF82NZ

Priory Grange

WF81QL

South Baileygate

WF81NJ

Anderson Street

WF82YJ

Conqueror Way

WF81QE

Pontefract North

WF82JF

The Booths

WF82UQ

Hinton Close

WF81HG

Skinner Lane

WF81BQ

Headlands Road

Data Sources

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