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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

WF81SG

Wren Croft

WF82HU

Hailhead Drive

WF82HY

Schoolaboards Lane

WF82RU

Carleton Glen

WF82UR

Harvest Close

WF84AZ

Poplar Grove

WF84BG

Halfpenny Lane

WF84GR

Beeston Drive

WF84HX

Springbank

WF81JE

Monkhill Avenue

WF81PD

Horsefair

WF81TT

Wilks Court

WF82DL

Northfield Drive

WF82EZ

Eastfield Drive

WF82GB

Goodwood Avenue

WF82LY

Orchard Head Lane

WF84FG

Park Avenue

WF89DL

Trinity Street

WF76HZ

Gleneagles Road

WF81DF

Belks Court

WF81LZ

Northgate Lodge

WF81NP

Coleridge Way

WF81TH

Priory Chase

WF81TP

Hawthorne Grange

WF82FF

Hazel Way

WF82PG

Ferrybridge Road

WF84BS

Ryder Close

WF84DB

Front Street

WF81BE

Pontefract North

WF81RF

Horsefair

WF81TE

Abbey Gardens

WF82NR

Bailey Close

WF82RZ

Avens Close

WF84RA

Park Road

WF75WT

Trinity Street

WF81GW

Castle Grove

WF81HR

Jubilee Gardens

WF81JX

Ropergate End

WF81LN

Southgate

WF82FN

Monckton Road

WF82FQ

Parker Avenue

WF82JW

Box Lane

WF82LX

Queens Way

WF84GW

Farriers Walk

WF81QU

Robinson Street

WF82EB

Springfield Avenue

WF82GH

Wellhams Road

WF82YT

Heather Gardens

WF84AU

Wolsey Avenue

WF77WZ

Trinity Street

WF81HG

Skinner Lane

WF81LD

Tennyson Way

WF81QE

Pontefract North

WF81QF

Micklegate

WF82FB

Bubwith View

WF82JX

Water Lane

WF82NP

Mill Dam Lane

WF82NZ

Priory Grange

WF82PJ

Darkfield Lane

WF82UL

Ashworth Road

WF84AY

Halfpenny Lane

WF89EX

Pontefract North

WF89FA

Pontefract North

WF110BE

Grovehall Lane

WF81EP

Castle Mews

WF81SA

Spittal Hardwick Lane

WF81SL

Slutwell Lane

WF82GN

Baileygate Mews

WF82PY

Dulverton Rise

WF82RT

Carleton Glen

WF82UZ

Dandy Mill View

WF84GD

Darcy Close

WF84QN

Pontefract North

Data Sources

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