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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 166 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
166
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
89.3(+105%)
Anti-social behaviour
23.4(+70%)
Shoplifting
19.75(+129%)
Public order
15.64(+74%)
Criminal damage and arson
14.47(+71%)
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 137 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 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
Detached50£345,000
Flats2£153,750
Semi-Detached68£192,500
Terraced17£176,000

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

WF83BL

Great North Road

WF82EE

All Saints View

WF83AF

Elm Close

WF83AZ

Orchard View

WF83DQ

Thorntree Close

WF83PX

Rhodes Crescent

WF84DD

Banks Mount

WF84NE

Larks Hill

WF83HR

Great North Road

WF82BN

Chequerfield Mount

WF82QE

Frain Close

WF82TB

Chequerfield Avenue

WF83AG

Carleton Road

WF83EQ

Doncaster Road

WF84FA

Wild Orchid Way

WF84RY

Bluebell Walk

WF110AG

Pontefract South

WF84LA

Wakefield Road

WF82QW

Churchbalk Lane

WF83AJ

Estcourt Road

WF83DS

Darrington Road

WF83NJ

Carleton Green

WF84GP

Pontefract South

WF84JN

Alden Crescent

WF84LX

Castle Syke View

WF84SG

Castlegate Drive

WF110AB

Great North Road

WF84DW

Ashwood Villas

WF83BN

Estcourt Drive

WF83DG

Manor Park Rise

WF83HS

Great North Road

WF83PP

Carleton Park Road

WF83RH

Carleton Park Avenue

WF84LB

Wakefield Road

WF84LY

Castle Syke View

WF84RE

Castlegate Drive

WF84SJ

Hadleigh Rise

WF82SD

Carleton View

WF83AQ

Westfield Lane

WF83RT

Carleton Road

WF84EA

St Bernards Avenue

WF84EE

Wakefield Road

WF84JA

Mill Hill Lane

WF84JX

Westbourne Mount

WF82AB

Grove Road

WF82EP

Cromwell Crescent

WF82RE

Churchbalk Lane

WF82TF

Chequers Close

WF83BX

Valley Road

WF83NQ

Carleton Road

WF84DP

Olive Villas

WF84LJ

Highfield Road

WF84NN

Westfield Avenue

WF84HB

Wakefield Road

WF81ND

The Mount

WF83PR

Carleton Park Road

WF82RH

Churchbalk Lane

WF82SZ

Willow Park

WF83AR

Sotheron Croft

WF83DR

Northleigh

WF83JJ

Old Great North Road

WF83QL

Maple Avenue

WF83QZ

Ashbourne Drive

WF83SU

Church View

WF82TS

Pontefract South

WF83BW

Great North Road

WF83FH

Holme Farm Mews

WF83NX

Copper Beech Close

WF84ED

Beechwood Avenue

WF84RL

Pear Tree Close

WF82HZ

Eastbourne Close

WF82SE

Swanhill Lane

WF83QF

Ackworth Road

WF83RD

Rutland Avenue

WF84JH

Mill Hill Avenue

WF84LP

Oakwell Avenue

WF84NA

Stonegate Drive

WF84SH

Castlegate Drive

WF82RG

Churchbalk Lane

WF83DU

Hardwick Road

WF82UB

Grove Rise

WF83DN

Ash Tree Fold

WF83QA

Pease Close

WF84AB

Love Lane

WF84LF

Balmoral Close

WF84NF

Roman Rise

WF82AJ

School Road

WF82EQ

Olivers Mount

WF83BJ

Church Lane

WF83DT

Darrington Road

WF83QE

Albany Court

WF83RB

Hardwick Crescent

WF83RN

Carleton Road

WF84HD

Wakefield Road

WF84NQ

Ackworth Road

WF82BG

Chequerfield Road

WF82QS

Crest Mount

WF82UA

Grove Mount

WF84NH

Ackworth Road

WF83AW

Estcourt Road

Data Sources

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