Pontefract South
Strong on transport, weaker on lower house prices
This public area guide compares Pontefract South in Wakefield using available headline data on crime, house prices, schools, flood risk and transport.
Is Pontefract South a good place to live?
Pontefract South 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. The public data does not show a single obvious weak signal among the available headline measures.
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Pontefract South 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
The public data shows a mixed profile, so the right fit depends on your priorities.
No additional grounded watch-out bullets are available.
Crime rate in Pontefract South
Crime rate
Crime rate
17.96 per 1,000 people
Percentile
31st percentile nationally
Crime data is below the national middle range.
House prices in Pontefract South
House prices
Average sold price
£170,083
Percentile
12th percentile nationally
House prices appear lower than many neighbourhoods nationally.
Schools in Pontefract South
Flood risk in Pontefract South
Transport in Pontefract South
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 South a good place to live?
Pontefract South 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. The public data does not show a single obvious weak signal among the available headline measures.
Is Pontefract South safe?
Pontefract South ranks in the 31st percentile for crime data; in this dataset, a higher percentile indicates lower crime.
What are house prices like in Pontefract South?
The average sold price is £170,083, with house prices in the 12th percentile nationally.
How are schools in Pontefract South?
Schools rank in the 72nd percentile nationally for this public profile.
What neighbourhoods are near Pontefract South?
Nearby public profiles include South Elmsall and South Kirkby in Wakefield and Wakefield South in Wakefield.
