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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

WF84DL

Banks Avenue

WF83BQ

Manor Park

WF83HX

West Park Drive

WF83NB

Carleton Close

WF83QS

Hardwick Road

WF83RG

Went Dale Road

WF83SA

Tumbling Hill

WF84FW

Poppy Fields Close

WF84JU

Westbourne Crescent

WF84RR

Peach Tree Close

WF83NS

East Close

WF83NU

Fair View

WF83PB

Hardwick Court

WF83PD

Kings Close

WF83PY

Rhodes Crescent

WF83QN

Maple Avenue

WF84JW

Alden Crescent

WF84JZ

Westbourne Avenue

WF82AL

The Rise

WF82BE

Monument Lane

WF82BY

Rookhill Road

WF83PW

Carleton Park Road

WF83SE

Dale View

WF84DR

Banks Avenue

WF84FQ

Poppy Fields View

WF84LH

Ackworth Road

WF83DA

Fairways Court

WF83PT

Moxon Close

WF84LR

Larks Hill

WF84RU

Haven Court

WF81NE

The Mount

WF82AD

Ashleigh Avenue

WF82SU

Willow Park

WF83NW

Green Lane

WF84FP

Poppy Fields Way

WF84HN

Wakefield Road

WF84LS

Pine Tree Avenue

WF84NP

Cedar Close

WF84RS

Larks Hill

WF82HQ

Eastbourne View

WF82RL

Grove Lea Walk

WF83QB

Baden Powell Crescent

WF83RA

Ashbourne Drive

WF84LG

Elm Park

WF82BH

Chequerfield Road

WF82ES

Harewood Avenue

WF82TR

Viking Road

WF83DL

Hardwick Road

WF83SD

Norwood

WF84DS

West Mount Street

WF84HW

Wakefield Road

WF82RB

Crest Drive

WF82TU

Hillside Road

WF83PJ

Lyon Road

WF83RJ

Carleton Road

WF84NG

Westfield Cottages

WF82AY

The Circle

WF82UD

Hillside Mount

WF83FL

Bank Wood Road

WF83SR

Hillcroft

WF84HS

The Gardens

WF84LQ

Elm Park

WF82RQ

Wensley Drive

WF82US

Orchard Mews

WF83HU

Great North Road

WF84BN

Cliff Street

WF84FB

Sorrel Way

WF84JR

St Josephs Mount

WF84RH

Apple Tree Close

WF84RT

Bramble Close

WF82HF

Eastbourne Terrace

WF82QX

Greenhill Avenue

WF83BA

Park Close

WF83FB

Holme Farm Way

WF83NR

West Close

WF83PN

Sides Road

WF84FH

Kings Garth

WF82AR

Broadway

WF83AH

Westfield Lane

WF83AP

Estcourt Road

WF83BT

Valley Road

WF83QR

Maple Drive

WF83SJ

Dale Mews

WF84FX

Bluebell Court

WF84RQ

Bluebell Court

WF82HJ

Eastbourne Crescent

WF83DH

Fairways Court

WF84NJ

Tudor Close

WF110AD

Great North Road

WF82AS

Broadway

WF82AT

Broadway

WF82QD

Churchbalk Lane

WF82QJ

Churchbalk Lane

WF82TD

Chequers Close

WF83AL

Estcourt Road

WF83PQ

Hardwick Road

WF84DQ

Woodbine Avenue

WF84GT

Skinner Close

WF84NW

Larks Hill

WF83PE

Ackworth Road

Data Sources

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