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Pontefract South

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About

Pontefract South ward lies within the historic market town of Pontefract, characterised by residential streets and local commercial centres. The area includes neighbourhoods around Southgate and Stuart Road, with housing primarily consisting of interwar and post-war terraced and semi-detached homes. Its southern boundary is partially defined by the route of the former Pontefract to Rotherham railway line, now a green corridor. The ward is served by several primary schools and local shops catering to daily needs.

The area is anchored by the large Pontefract Park to the north, providing extensive recreational space with sports fields, a racecourse, and a golf course. The ward contains the site of the former Ackton Hall Colliery, a key part of the area's industrial past, with some associated housing estates remaining. Transport links include the A639 road, connecting to wider Wakefield and the M62 motorway. The local economy is supported by smaller businesses and proximity to the town centre's larger retail offerings.

Area overview

On average Pontefract South has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 164 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 17.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Pontefract South is £49,032 per year. There are 9 schools in Pontefract South: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good). Pontefract South is home to around 15,342 people, with a population density of about 739.8 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
164
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
17.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Pontefract South Population
15,342
Population density
739.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
87.21(+97%)
Anti-social behaviour
23.79(+66%)
Shoplifting
18.38(+110%)
Public order
15.06(+71%)
Criminal damage and arson
14.99(+74%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
14,580
95.03%
Other White
331
2.16%
Other Asian
55
0.36%
African
49
0.32%
Indian
46
0.3%
Total population: 15,342

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,264
26.01%
No qualifications
2,900
23.11%
Level 3 (A level)
1,950
15.54%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,881
14.99%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,407
11.21%
Total 16+ residents: 12,548

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
2,665
39.95%
Owns with a mortgage
1,810
27.13%
Social rents from council
1,060
15.89%
Private landlord or letting agency
537
8.05%
Other social rented
430
6.45%
Total households: 6,671

Property prices in Pontefract South

Based on 145 recent sales, the median property price is £230,000 in Pontefract South area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £1,800,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Pontefract South 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached51£355,000
Flats3£130,000
Semi-Detached71£205,000
Terraced20£166,000

10 years median price trend in Pontefract South

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

All postcodes in Pontefract South

WF83DG

Manor Park Rise

WF84FW

Poppy Fields Close

WF83PY

Rhodes Crescent

WF83FD

Mowell Croft

WF83PN

Sides Road

WF82DB

The Close

WF84LZ

Stonegate Drive

WF84DZ

Wakefield Road

WF83NB

Carleton Close

WF82QL

Grove Lea Crescent

WF83NX

Copper Beech Close

WF82QN

Swanhill Lane

WF84EE

Wakefield Road

WF83NP

Carleton Road

WF83PJ

Lyon Road

WF84LG

Elm Park

WF83PB

Hardwick Court

WF82AJ

School Road

WF83DX

Sandygate Lane

WF83DW

Church Lane

WF83RW

Carleton Road

WF82DA

Rookhill Road

WF83BG

Greenroyd Court

WF84JJ

Mill Hill Avenue

WF84EU

Kings View

WF83AT

Greenroyd Gardens

WF82BS

Chequerfield Drive

WF83DQ

Thorntree Close

WF84BN

Cliff Street

WF82QP

Carleton Crest

WF82AL

The Rise

WF84JL

Mill Hill Lane

WF83RS

The Orchard

WF83DL

Hardwick Road

WF83BD

Hillcroft Close

WF84FJ

Sorrel Mews

WF82TS

Pontefract South

WF82AB

Grove Road

WF84JF

Mill Hill Lane

WF84LP

Oakwell Avenue

WF83SA

Tumbling Hill

WF83RN

Carleton Road

WF84FA

Wild Orchid Way

WF83JJ

Old Great North Road

WF84HB

Wakefield Road

WF83QL

Maple Avenue

WF83PP

Carleton Park Road

WF83DP

Darrington Road

WF84NF

Roman Rise

WF83BT

Valley Road

WF84JP

St Josephs Mount

WF84DW

Ashwood Villas

WF82RN

The Woodlands

WF82SU

Willow Park

WF84GT

Skinner Close

WF83ND

Carleton Road

WF82TJ

Churchbalk Lane

WF83QX

Lynwood Crescent

WF82QW

Churchbalk Lane

WF83DR

Northleigh

WF83EQ

Doncaster Road

WF84RP

Larks Hill

WF84LU

Millfield Crescent

WF84LY

Castle Syke View

WF84NG

Westfield Cottages

WF82SY

Willow Park

WF82QD

Churchbalk Lane

WF82AG

Harewood Avenue

WF83BQ

Manor Park

WF83QT

Lynwood Crescent

WF82BE

Monument Lane

WF83FA

Stones Mews

WF84DP

Olive Villas

WF84NN

Westfield Avenue

WF83SU

Church View

WF84NJ

Tudor Close

WF84JX

Westbourne Mount

WF83QS

Hardwick Road

WF84FB

Sorrel Way

WF83BP

Havercroft Lane

WF110AG

Pontefract South

WF84SG

Castlegate Drive

WF82QT

Long Crest

WF84JN

Alden Crescent

WF82TE

Chequers Close

WF82TB

Chequerfield Avenue

WF82RG

Churchbalk Lane

WF83AE

Beech Crescent

WF83HX

West Park Drive

WF82QR

Carleton Crest

WF83BN

Estcourt Drive

WF84RS

Larks Hill

WF83BE

Mill Hill Close

WF84NH

Ackworth Road

WF82RA

Crest Drive

WF83FH

Holme Farm Mews

WF83DT

Darrington Road

WF83BA

Park Close

WF82HH

Eastbourne View

WF84LF

Balmoral Close

Data Sources

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