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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

WF84RA

Park Road

WF81BT

Stuart Road

WF81WX

Trinity Street

WF84DA

Halfpenny Lane

WF84AQ

Clifton View

WF82UL

Ashworth Road

WF82PX

Manor Park Avenue

WF81ST

Providence Green

WF84SQ

Ilberts Way

WF82ED

Fieldhead Close

WF84EP

Kings Mead

WF81AL

Beastfair

WF82PS

Pontefract Road

WF82RT

Carleton Glen

WF82FJ

Heather Drive

WF81TY

Trinity Street

WF82HN

Cobblers Lane

WF81PR

Horse Fair

WF84QS

Pontefract North

WF81HU

Northgate Lodge

WF84GR

Beeston Drive

WF81QZ

Midland Road

WF81LH

Ropergate

WF82PD

Ferrybridge Road

WF82WG

Sycamore Court

WF82SB

St Giles View

WF81AN

Cornmarket

WF81PS

Baxtergate

WF81EH

Castle View

WF82YT

Heather Gardens

WF82PQ

Ferrybridge Road

WF81DY

Friarwood Lane

WF81TD

Abbey Mews

WF81NT

Southgate

WF82PW

Ashdene Grove

WF81JH

Lorna Cottages

WF81SX

Midgley Rise

WF81LW

Valley Road

WF81DG

Swales Yard

WF82UT

Cranbrook Way

WF81PT

Horse Fair

WF82NY

Adwick Terrace

WF89ER

Pontefract North

WF81LZ

Northgate Lodge

WF82SH

Starwort Close

WF82JJ

Bondgate

WF84PJ

Colonels Walk

WF82PY

Dulverton Rise

WF82LX

Queens Way

WF81QY

Harropwell Lane

WF84PW

Stuart Street

WF89ED

Trinity Street

WF81LP

Ropergate

WF82GH

Wellhams Road

WF82JY

Dandy Mill Avenue

WF81RE

Broad Lane

WF82WN

The Hawthorns

WF84EZ

Queens Square

WF84PR

Park Road

WF84RG

Newport Street

WF82HD

Baghill Lane

WF81AP

Shoe Market

WF84AU

Wolsey Avenue

WF82FY

Castle Way

WF84DG

Florin Way

WF82FS

Smyth Lane

WF81EE

Grove Road

WF84GF

Battle Grove

WF81HQ

Pontefract North

WF84BW

Halfpenny Lane

WF82SA

Green Lane

WF82NQ

Orchard Head Drive

WF81TB

Abbey Walk

Data Sources

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