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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

WF82BL

Chequerfield Road

WF82AD

Ashleigh Avenue

WF84FP

Poppy Fields Way

WF82BY

Rookhill Road

WF84SH

Castlegate Drive

WF84JW

Alden Crescent

WF84FN

Poppy Fields Avenue

WF82AY

The Circle

WF82RB

Crest Drive

WF83QU

Barnswick Close

WF84JZ

Westbourne Avenue

WF84HZ

The Uplands

WF82HZ

Eastbourne Close

WF83AB

Marlpit Lane

WF82EF

Harewood Avenue

WF84LA

Wakefield Road

WF83RD

Rutland Avenue

WF83AH

Westfield Lane

WF84LS

Pine Tree Avenue

WF82EL

Cromwell Crescent

WF83PE

Ackworth Road

WF83NN

Carleton Green Close

WF82EH

De Lacy Terrace

WF83SH

Brooke Court

WF82UD

Hillside Mount

WF83HP

Pontefract South

WF84DR

Banks Avenue

WF83QD

Baden Powell Crescent

WF84RH

Apple Tree Close

WF82AN

East Drive

WF84EG

Love Lane

WF84LL

Highfield Road

WF82HQ

Eastbourne View

WF84LN

Millfield Crescent

WF84LW

Mill Hill Avenue

WF84HN

Wakefield Road

WF82UA

Grove Mount

WF83RH

Carleton Park Avenue

WF82GU

Holly Close

WF82DD

Rookhill Road

WF84PZ

Windsor Rise

WF83AU

Wentworth Park Rise

WF83DA

Fairways Court

WF83HR

Great North Road

WF84LQ

Elm Park

WF84LJ

Highfield Road

WF84JQ

Mill Hill Lane

WF83PS

Carleton Park Road

WF82BG

Chequerfield Road

WF82EP

Cromwell Crescent

WF83DN

Ash Tree Fold

WF84JS

Westbourne Road

WF83RJ

Carleton Road

WF82SE

Swanhill Lane

WF83AP

Estcourt Road

WF84DS

West Mount Street

WF84AB

Love Lane

WF83JH

Church Lane

WF83BZ

North Lodge Lane

WF83SL

Valley Gardens

WF84DT

West Mount Street

WF82TQ

Chequerfield Court

WF83RY

Darrington Road

WF83AN

Estcourt Road

WF83RX

Moor Lane

WF82AR

Broadway

WF84NQ

Ackworth Road

WF82QQ

Churchbalk Lane

WF83DH

Fairways Court

WF83PR

Carleton Park Road

WF82HL

Eastbourne Drive

WF84HG

Armstrong Terrace

WF110AD

Great North Road

WF81NE

The Mount

WF84RQ

Bluebell Court

WF84DJ

Cliff Villas

WF84GP

Pontefract South

WF82DE

Rookhill Road

WF82BX

Moverley Flats

WF83NW

Green Lane

WF81NB

Newgate

WF81NG

Newgate

WF83RE

Went Fold

WF82TD

Chequers Close

WF82HF

Eastbourne Terrace

WF83HY

Pontefract South

WF84NB

Castle Syke View

WF83BH

Philips Lane

WF84NW

Larks Hill

Data Sources

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