Pontefract North
Strong on transport, weaker on safety and lower house prices
This public area guide compares Pontefract North in Wakefield using available headline data on crime, house prices, schools, flood risk and transport.
Is Pontefract North a good place to live?
Pontefract North may be a good fit for people who value stronger transport access and lower house prices. It ranks strongly for stronger transport access and lower house prices, while flood risk is around the national middle range. Crime data appears weaker, so those factors are worth checking against your priorities.
You can also compare nearby neighbourhoods in Wakefield below.
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Pontefract North at a glance
Best fit and trade-offs
May suit
- Movers who value stronger transport access
- Buyers looking for lower house prices
Watch out for
- Crime data appears weaker than many neighbourhoods nationally
The public data shows a mixed profile, so the right fit depends on your priorities.
Crime rate in Pontefract North
Crime rate
Crime rate
24.21 per 1,000 people
Percentile
11th percentile nationally
Crime data appears weaker than most neighbourhoods nationally.
House prices in Pontefract North
House prices
Average sold price
£177,363
Percentile
14th percentile nationally
House prices appear lower than many neighbourhoods nationally.
Schools in Pontefract North
Flood risk in Pontefract North
Transport in Pontefract North
What the full report adds
This public guide covers headline signals for crime, house prices, schools, flood risk and transport. The full report adds deeper lifestyle, health, green space, family and local life data, plus tools to compare and shortlist neighbourhoods.
FAQs
Is Pontefract North a good place to live?
Pontefract North may be a good fit for people who value stronger transport access and lower house prices. It ranks strongly for stronger transport access and lower house prices, while flood risk is around the national middle range. Crime data appears weaker, so those factors are worth checking against your priorities.
Is Pontefract North safe?
Pontefract North ranks in the 11th percentile for crime data; in this dataset, a higher percentile indicates lower crime.
What are house prices like in Pontefract North?
The average sold price is £177,363, with house prices in the 14th percentile nationally.
How are schools in Pontefract North?
Schools rank in the 31st percentile nationally for this public profile.
What neighbourhoods are near Pontefract North?
Nearby public profiles include Wakefield South in Wakefield and Pontefract South in Wakefield.
