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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

WF83BZ

North Lodge Lane

WF83QJ

Hardwick Road

WF84DH

Tanshelf Drive

WF84NS

The Link

WF82EH

De Lacy Terrace

WF82GU

Holly Close

WF83AU

Wentworth Park Rise

WF82AW

Kings Crescent

WF83AY

Park Avenue

WF83NT

Fair View

WF84DX

Love Lane

WF84JF

Mill Hill Lane

WF82DD

Rookhill Road

WF82QY

Greenhill Mount

WF82RD

Woodland View

WF82TT

Harewood Mount

WF83BP

Havercroft Lane

WF83QT

Lynwood Crescent

WF83QY

Hardwick Road

WF83SB

Denby Crest

WF84HZ

The Uplands

WF84PZ

Windsor Rise

WF84RX

Royal Court

WF82BQ

Chequerfield Road

WF82BU

Rookhill Drive

WF82EN

Fairfax Road

WF83AN

Estcourt Road

WF83DX

Sandygate Lane

WF83PL

Lyon Road

WF84EF

Beechwood

WF84EU

Kings View

WF84JT

Westbourne Crescent

WF82QT

Long Crest

WF84DU

Love Lane

WF82HL

Eastbourne Drive

WF82TE

Chequers Close

WF83QU

Barnswick Close

WF82AE

Ashleigh Avenue

WF82ER

Harewood Avenue

WF83HY

Pontefract South

WF84DT

West Mount Street

WF82EF

Harewood Avenue

WF82EW

Harewood View

WF82QL

Grove Lea Crescent

WF82QU

Long Crest

WF83PA

Ackworth Road

WF84EG

Love Lane

WF110AE

Ferrybridge By-Pass

WF82AQ

Harewood Avenue

WF82SY

Willow Park

WF83BD

Hillcroft Close

WF84JG

Highfield Avenue

WF84JP

St Josephs Mount

WF84LT

Stonegate Drive

WF82EG

Cromwell Crescent

WF83PG

Ackworth Road

WF82EJ

Cromwell Crescent

WF82BZ

Rookhill Road

WF82HG

Eastbourne Terrace

WF83AX

New Row

WF83FD

Mowell Croft

WF83RF

Went Croft

WF82AU

West Drive

WF82QQ

Churchbalk Lane

WF83JN

Moor Lane

WF84EB

Love Lane

WF84LN

Millfield Crescent

WF83HT

West Park Terrace

WF83NH

Carleton Road

WF83NP

Carleton Road

WF84JB

Sandhill Lawn

WF82BA

Pontefract South

WF82RN

The Woodlands

WF82TQ

Chequerfield Court

WF83FG

Applewood Gardens

WF84JQ

Mill Hill Lane

WF84LW

Mill Hill Avenue

WF84LZ

Stonegate Drive

WF83DP

Darrington Road

WF83NF

Carleton Road

WF83RP

Carleton Road

WF83RX

Moor Lane

WF83RY

Darrington Road

WF84DN

Banks Mount

WF83BB

Denby Road

WF82RF

Churchbalk Lane

WF83SF

Dale Court

WF83SH

Brooke Court

WF84RJ

Larks Hill

Data Sources

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