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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

WF83BW

Great North Road

WF82EG

Cromwell Crescent

WF82AU

West Drive

WF83PD

Kings Close

WF84RW

Plum Tree Close

WF83PX

Rhodes Crescent

WF83AS

Sotheron Croft

WF84RX

Royal Court

WF83QA

Pease Close

WF82TT

Harewood Mount

WF83RA

Ashbourne Drive

WF83PT

Moxon Close

WF82BA

Pontefract South

WF82EE

All Saints View

WF83AF

Elm Close

WF82ES

Harewood Avenue

WF83SE

Dale View

WF83SF

Dale Court

WF84RY

Bluebell Walk

WF83DS

Darrington Road

WF83BY

Chapel Hill

WF83AJ

Estcourt Road

WF83RP

Carleton Road

WF84JB

Sandhill Lawn

WF84JY

Westbourne Road

WF83BX

Valley Road

WF82RF

Churchbalk Lane

WF82AZ

Friars Nook

WF83PZ

Robson Close

WF82UE

Harewood Rise

WF84HQ

Beechwood Crescent

WF83RF

Went Croft

WF84ED

Beechwood Avenue

WF82SD

Carleton View

WF84DY

Fairfield Avenue

WF84RL

Pear Tree Close

WF84DQ

Woodbine Avenue

WF83BB

Denby Road

WF81ED

Grove Road

WF84NR

Walnut Drive

WF83RL

Carleton Road

WF82EQ

Olivers Mount

WF83NR

West Close

WF82RD

Woodland View

WF82TG

Chequerfield Lane

WF84DN

Banks Mount

WF84FQ

Poppy Fields View

WF82QJ

Churchbalk Lane

WF83NE

Carleton Road

WF84FH

Kings Garth

WF110AB

Great North Road

WF84EA

St Bernards Avenue

WF83QF

Ackworth Road

WF82SZ

Willow Park

WF83DU

Hardwick Road

WF82AQ

Harewood Avenue

WF82BT

Rookhill Drive

WF83PL

Lyon Road

WF83SB

Denby Crest

WF83QR

Maple Drive

WF83SQ

Skelbrooke Drive

WF84RT

Bramble Close

WF83AG

Carleton Road

WF83QJ

Hardwick Road

WF81ND

The Mount

WF82QX

Greenhill Avenue

WF83FG

Applewood Gardens

WF84LH

Ackworth Road

WF82EW

Harewood View

WF82TZ

Harewood Mount

WF82BP

Chequerfield Drive

WF84DL

Banks Avenue

WF82RQ

Wensley Drive

WF82AF

Harewood Avenue

WF84HW

Wakefield Road

WF83HS

Great North Road

WF83RR

Beechlands

WF84JR

St Josephs Mount

WF84RJ

Larks Hill

WF83AY

Park Avenue

WF83QN

Maple Avenue

WF84LT

Stonegate Drive

WF82HJ

Eastbourne Crescent

WF84RF

Sandringham Close

WF82EJ

Cromwell Crescent

WF82QE

Frain Close

WF84DX

Love Lane

WF83HU

Great North Road

WF82QZ

Churchbalk Drive

WF82AH

School Road

WF82BU

Rookhill Drive

WF84FX

Bluebell Court

WF82TR

Viking Road

WF83NL

Orchard Close

WF83AR

Sotheron Croft

WF83AQ

Westfield Lane

WF84JH

Mill Hill Avenue

WF110AE

Ferrybridge By-Pass

WF82BQ

Chequerfield Road

WF82TY

Grove Avenue

Data Sources

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