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Pontefract South East

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About

Pontefract South East is a ward within the Wakefield metropolitan district covering the south-eastern part of Pontefract town. The area is made up of residential streets, local shops, schools and community facilities, with bus services and local rail connections linking it to Wakefield and nearby towns. Major routes provide access for commuters and goods, while council-run amenities such as libraries, community centres and primary schools serve daily needs. The street pattern reflects both older terraces and later housing developments, with short walks to small retail parades and convenience stores.

The ward sits on land shaped by the town’s industrial past, once served by coal pits and brickworks; traces of that history appear in street names and former colliery sites now repurposed. Small public greens, allotments and play areas are scattered through the neighbourhood, and independent food shops continue a local supply chain. Pontefract’s long association with liquorice is visible here, where shops and markets still sell the traditional Pontefract cakes that bear the town’s name. Community organisations run events from village halls and church rooms throughout the year.

Area overview

On average Pontefract South East has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 113 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 34.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Pontefract South East is £40,165 per year. There are 4 schools in Pontefract South East: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Pontefract South East is home to around 6,485 people, with a population density of about 2,512.7 per km2.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
113
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
34.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Pontefract South East Population
6,485
Population density
2,512.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
70.16(+59%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.49(-13%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.18(+42%)
Public order
8.48(-4%)
Other crime
6.48(+94%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,075
93.62%
Other White
222
3.42%
African
31
0.48%
Other Asian
27
0.42%
Indian
22
0.34%
Total population: 6,489

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,592
31.55%
Level 4+ (Degree)
886
17.56%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
788
15.62%
Level 3 (A level)
737
14.61%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
622
12.33%
Total 16+ residents: 5,046

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
793
29.27%
Owns with a mortgage
718
26.5%
Owns outright
650
23.99%
Other social rented
278
10.26%
Private landlord or letting agency
220
8.12%
Total households: 2,709

Property prices in Pontefract South East

Based on 46 recent sales, the median property price is £175,000 in Pontefract South East area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £1,800,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Pontefract South East 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 South East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced8£146,175
Detached8£343,750
Flats6£105,000
Semi-Detached24£177,500

10 years median price trend in Pontefract South East

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Pontefract South East.

All postcodes in Pontefract South East

WF81PL

Friarwood Lane

WF83RS

The Orchard

WF82BP

Chequerfield Drive

WF83SD

Norwood

WF82AD

Ashleigh Avenue

WF82AJ

School Road

WF82ER

Harewood Avenue

WF82SX

Willow Park

WF82TP

Viking Road

WF82QQ

Churchbalk Lane

WF82RN

The Woodlands

WF82UA

Grove Mount

WF83RW

Carleton Road

WF82TE

Chequers Close

WF82RG

Churchbalk Lane

WF82EL

Cromwell Crescent

WF81EF

Pontefract North

WF82AN

East Drive

WF82QF

Churchbalk Lane

WF81DY

Friarwood Lane

WF82HF

Eastbourne Terrace

WF82RF

Churchbalk Lane

WF82TY

Grove Avenue

WF82AQ

Harewood Avenue

WF82BW

Rookhill Mount

WF82HG

Eastbourne Terrace

WF82QE

Frain Close

WF82UE

Harewood Rise

WF82RQ

Wensley Drive

WF83RN

Carleton Road

WF82AB

Grove Road

WF81ED

Grove Road

WF82UD

Hillside Mount

WF83RU

Carleton Road

WF82TB

Chequerfield Avenue

WF81DX

Friarwood Lane

WF82RD

Woodland View

WF82RH

Churchbalk Lane

WF83SU

Church View

WF82HL

Eastbourne Drive

WF82TU

Hillside Road

WF82ES

Harewood Avenue

WF82BS

Chequerfield Drive

WF82BQ

Chequerfield Road

WF82HA

Baghill Lane

WF83RX

Moor Lane

WF82QW

Churchbalk Lane

WF82DE

Rookhill Road

WF83RY

Darrington Road

WF82BX

Moverley Flats

WF82TR

Viking Road

WF82TZ

Harewood Mount

WF82TG

Chequerfield Lane

WF81DZ

Friarwood Terrace

WF82EE

All Saints View

WF82AT

Broadway

WF81TJ

Priory Chase

WF83FH

Holme Farm Mews

WF83NP

Carleton Road

WF82EG

Cromwell Crescent

WF82AW

Kings Crescent

WF83RL

Carleton Road

WF82QD

Churchbalk Lane

WF82AZ

Friars Nook

WF82BG

Chequerfield Road

WF82AL

The Rise

WF81BU

Friarwood Mews

WF82AG

Harewood Avenue

WF82BT

Rookhill Drive

WF82TF

Chequers Close

WF83RR

Beechlands

WF82HQ

Eastbourne View

WF81EE

Grove Road

WF82EP

Cromwell Crescent

WF82SY

Willow Park

WF82EF

Harewood Avenue

WF82AF

Harewood Avenue

WF82QT

Long Crest

WF82TS

Pontefract South

WF82EN

Fairfax Road

WF82UB

Grove Rise

WF82EH

De Lacy Terrace

WF83RP

Carleton Road

WF82AY

The Circle

WF82SU

Willow Park

WF81TH

Priory Chase

WF82GU

Holly Close

WF82TD

Chequers Close

WF82HH

Eastbourne View

WF82QS

Crest Mount

WF82QX

Greenhill Avenue

WF82BU

Rookhill Drive

WF82SZ

Willow Park

WF82HZ

Eastbourne Close

WF81BH

Friarwood Court

WF82US

Orchard Mews

WF82BH

Chequerfield Road

WF83SR

Hillcroft

WF82BA

Pontefract South

WF82BZ

Rookhill Road

Data Sources

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