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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

WF81LE

Ropergate

WF81LL

Ropergate

WF82LL

Cobblers Lane

WF82NL

Rosa Court

WF82UG

Hampshire Close

WF82WR

Dandy Mill Court

WF82YJ

Conqueror Way

WF84FT

Hickory Court

WF84HU

Dark Lane

WF84PQ

Stuart Road

WF84QD

Park Road

WF81AH

Castle Mews

WF81DZ

Friarwood Terrace

WF81JN

Kingsway

WF81PU

Horse Fair

WF81TJ

Priory Chase

WF82HN

Cobblers Lane

WF82HS

Western Avenue

WF84QJ

Park Lane

WF84QW

Pontefract North

WF89EZ

Pontefract North

WF81HJ

Northgate

WF81LW

Valley Road

WF81NL

Back Street

WF81NR

Bronte Court

WF81SD

Nestfield Close

WF82FW

Birch Way

WF82GA

Goodwood Road

WF82PD

Ferrybridge Road

WF82RS

Mayors Walk Avenue

WF82UX

Wiston Drive

WF82YP

Drawbridge Avenue

WF84BP

Hessel Court

WF84BZ

Crag Mount

WF89BJ

Trinity Street

WF81AT

Market Place

WF81HE

Finkle Street

WF81JQ

Ladybalk Lane

WF81TS

Rosewood Drive

WF82EA

Chestnut Green

WF82FP

Monckton Road

WF82ST

All Saints Industrial Estate

WF82YU

Manor Court

WF84EP

Kings Mead

WF84EQ

Love Lane

WF84GA

Colonel's Walk

WF84QF

Park Villas Drive

WF82GS

Pontefract North

WF82JZ

Highland Close

WF84QT

Pontefract North

WF84SX

Retreat Place

WF81GY

Helens Court

WF81HB

Richmond Terrace

WF82HT

Scawthorpe Close

WF82NG

Orchard Head Drive

WF82WE

Hazel Grove

WF84AX

Lime Tree Avenue

WF84GJ

Shield Way

WF89BT

Pontefract North

WF81HP

The Maltings

WF81JA

Monkhill Drive

WF81JP

Lady Balk Lane

WF81NH

Deans Court

WF81QH

Castle Chain

WF81SS

Lakeside Meadows

WF82LJ

Atkinson Lane

WF82LW

Elizabethan Court

WF82UQ

Hinton Close

WF81HT

Denwell Terrace

WF81PS

Baxtergate

WF82JE

Castle Garth

WF82QA

Dulverton Way

WF82UW

St Pauls Court

WF81BP

Front Street

WF81DS

Market Place

WF81HN

North Ives

WF81JB

Monkhill Avenue

WF81JJ

Lake View

WF81NT

Southgate

WF81NU

Fairfax Drive

WF81SX

Midgley Rise

WF82DF

Stumpcross Way

WF82JA

Beech Hill

WF82PN

Askam Avenue

WF82PQ

Ferrybridge Road

WF82YH

Malthouse Mews

WF84SN

Portland Croft

WF81AP

Shoe Market

WF81AX

Bridge Street

WF81NF

Northgate

WF81NS

Cromwell Mount

WF81SJ

Dukes Chase

WF81TB

Abbey Walk

WF81TQ

Caxton Gardens

WF82NA

Holmfield Close

WF82YL

Conqueror Court

WF84AS

Limetree Avenue

WF84BE

Avenue Terrace

WF84BW

Halfpenny Lane

WF84HY

Mill Hill Road

Data Sources

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