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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

WF84FF

Sorrel Court

WF82QR

Carleton Crest

WF82UE

Harewood Rise

WF83QD

Baden Powell Crescent

WF83RE

Went Fold

WF84GY

Mill Hill Lane

WF84NL

Bull Style Road

WF82TJ

Churchbalk Lane

WF83PH

Lancaster Close

WF83QX

Lynwood Crescent

WF83RR

Beechlands

WF81NB

Newgate

WF82BL

Chequerfield Road

WF82TP

Viking Road

WF83RU

Carleton Road

WF84HF

Drivers Row

WF84JJ

Mill Hill Avenue

WF83HP

Pontefract South

WF83PS

Carleton Park Road

WF84DZ

Wakefield Road

WF84JS

Westbourne Road

WF82HH

Eastbourne View

WF83AB

Marlpit Lane

WF83BY

Chapel Hill

WF83QW

Maple Grove

WF83SG

Brockadale Avenue

WF82AF

Harewood Avenue

WF82BX

Moverley Flats

WF82TZ

Harewood Mount

WF83JH

Church Lane

WF84LU

Millfield Crescent

WF82BJ

Chequerfield Road

WF82DA

Rookhill Road

WF82QN

Swanhill Lane

WF83AD

Beech Crescent

WF83FA

Stones Mews

WF83NL

Orchard Close

WF83NN

Carleton Green Close

WF83RQ

Went Garth

WF84ND

Holgate Road

WF82AZ

Friars Nook

WF82BP

Chequerfield Drive

WF82QG

Beech Street

WF83AE

Beech Crescent

WF84FN

Poppy Fields Avenue

WF84RN

Lemon Tree Close

WF81ED

Grove Road

WF82AP

Kings Crescent

WF82GD

Bassett Way

WF83BH

Philips Lane

WF83PF

Carleton Gate

WF84DY

Fairfield Avenue

WF84NB

Castle Syke View

WF82AH

School Road

WF82BS

Chequerfield Drive

WF82DE

Rookhill Road

WF82QZ

Churchbalk Drive

WF83BE

Mill Hill Close

WF84FJ

Sorrel Mews

WF84JY

Westbourne Road

WF84RP

Larks Hill

WF84RW

Plum Tree Close

WF82BT

Rookhill Drive

WF82RA

Crest Drive

WF83BG

Greenroyd Court

WF83NG

Chestnut Grove

WF83RL

Carleton Road

WF83RZ

Moor Lane

WF84HQ

Beechwood Crescent

WF84RF

Sandringham Close

WF81NG

Newgate

WF83AT

Greenroyd Gardens

WF83RS

The Orchard

WF83SL

Valley Gardens

WF84DJ

Cliff Villas

WF84LE

Hanover Crescent

WF82AN

East Drive

WF83DW

Church Lane

WF83ND

Carleton Road

WF83RW

Carleton Road

WF84JL

Mill Hill Lane

WF82AG

Harewood Avenue

WF82DB

The Close

WF82QF

Churchbalk Lane

WF83PU

The Byways

WF83PZ

Robson Close

WF83SQ

Skelbrooke Drive

WF84HG

Armstrong Terrace

WF84JD

Mill Garth

WF84NR

Walnut Drive

WF82BW

Rookhill Mount

WF82EL

Cromwell Crescent

WF82TG

Chequerfield Lane

WF83AA

Ash Grove

WF83AS

Sotheron Croft

WF83NE

Carleton Road

WF84LL

Highfield Road

WF82QP

Carleton Crest

WF82SX

Willow Park

WF82TY

Grove Avenue

Data Sources

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