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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

WF82BH

Chequerfield Road

WF84SJ

Hadleigh Rise

WF82QG

Beech Street

WF83PH

Lancaster Close

WF83RZ

Moor Lane

WF84LE

Hanover Crescent

WF83JN

Moor Lane

WF84RR

Peach Tree Close

WF83RU

Carleton Road

WF83RT

Carleton Road

WF83AZ

Orchard View

WF84JT

Westbourne Crescent

WF84LB

Wakefield Road

WF82TU

Hillside Road

WF83FL

Bank Wood Road

WF82US

Orchard Mews

WF83PQ

Hardwick Road

WF84JD

Mill Garth

WF83QE

Albany Court

WF83PW

Carleton Park Road

WF82QU

Long Crest

WF83BL

Great North Road

WF83NS

East Close

WF84ND

Holgate Road

WF83NF

Carleton Road

WF83AL

Estcourt Road

WF83PF

Carleton Gate

WF83SR

Hillcroft

WF83NT

Fair View

WF82RE

Churchbalk Lane

WF82AW

Kings Crescent

WF83AW

Estcourt Road

WF82BW

Rookhill Mount

WF84NP

Cedar Close

WF83NJ

Carleton Green

WF84HD

Wakefield Road

WF84NL

Bull Style Road

WF83NQ

Carleton Road

WF82TF

Chequers Close

WF83BJ

Church Lane

WF82QS

Crest Mount

WF83HT

West Park Terrace

WF82EN

Fairfax Road

WF83AX

New Row

WF82RL

Grove Lea Walk

WF84EB

Love Lane

WF82AT

Broadway

WF82QY

Greenhill Mount

WF84EF

Beechwood

WF84RN

Lemon Tree Close

WF83PA

Ackworth Road

WF82TP

Viking Road

WF83RG

Went Dale Road

WF84HF

Drivers Row

WF82BJ

Chequerfield Road

WF83FB

Holme Farm Way

WF83SJ

Dale Mews

WF84JU

Westbourne Crescent

WF83NH

Carleton Road

WF84LR

Larks Hill

WF82BN

Chequerfield Mount

WF82BZ

Rookhill Road

WF83RB

Hardwick Crescent

WF84DH

Tanshelf Drive

WF83PG

Ackworth Road

WF82AP

Kings Crescent

WF83NU

Fair View

WF84DD

Banks Mount

WF84NS

The Link

WF84HS

The Gardens

WF82ER

Harewood Avenue

WF83SG

Brockadale Avenue

WF84RE

Castlegate Drive

WF84JA

Mill Hill Lane

WF83QB

Baden Powell Crescent

WF82RH

Churchbalk Lane

WF84NE

Larks Hill

WF83QW

Maple Grove

WF83AD

Beech Crescent

WF82AS

Broadway

WF83RQ

Went Garth

WF83QY

Hardwick Road

WF83NG

Chestnut Grove

WF84DU

Love Lane

WF82HG

Eastbourne Terrace

WF84JG

Highfield Avenue

WF84LX

Castle Syke View

WF84GY

Mill Hill Lane

WF82GD

Bassett Way

WF83AA

Ash Grove

WF82SX

Willow Park

WF84RU

Haven Court

WF83PU

The Byways

WF82AE

Ashleigh Avenue

WF82QF

Churchbalk Lane

WF82UB

Grove Rise

WF84NA

Stonegate Drive

WF83QZ

Ashbourne Drive

WF84FF

Sorrel Court

WF83SD

Norwood

Data Sources

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