WF9 — PONTEFRACT | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in WF9

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in WF9 is £208,769, which is 25% below the West Yorkshire average of £277,857.

Properties in WF9 cost 27.3% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in WF9 have fallen 5.6% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£271,685	353
Semi-detached	£164,272	693
Terraced	£113,527	577
Flat	£78,174	33
All types	£208,769	1714

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in WF9

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 15.3 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, WF9 has a crime rate well 81% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

7.2 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

1.0 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

0.7 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

1.8 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

1.3 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in WF9

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

WF9 has 18 schools within or near its boundaries, including 6 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Upton Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Moorthorpe Primary School With Inclusion Resource	Primary	Not inspected	mi
South Kirkby Common Road Infant and Nursery School	Primary	Good	mi
South Elmsall Carlton Junior and Infant School	Primary	Good	mi
Badsworth Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School	Primary	Not inspected	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

367,666

Population

Median Age

31%

Owner-Occupied

72%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

31.0%

Private rent

13.0%

Social rent

22.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in WF9 are 378.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

378.0 Mbps

Avg Download

68.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

98%

Superfast Coverage

94%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in WF9 is collected by Wakefield. The Band D rate is £1,981/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

WF9 — PONTEFRACT

Area Summary

WF9 (PONTEFRACT) offers affordable property prices (£208,769, 27% below national average), low crime (81% below national average), 18 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (378 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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PONTEFRACT

£234K

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£202K

▼ 0.8% YoY

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£206K

▼ 9.5% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in WF9?

The average house price in WF9 (PONTEFRACT) is £208,769, based on 1714 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 27% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 5.6% over the past year.

Is WF9 a safe area to live?

Crime in WF9 is significantly below the national average (15.3 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (7.2 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (1.8 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in WF9?

There are 18 schools in or near WF9. 33% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 6 Good. 1 school requires improvement.

What is the council tax in WF9?

Council tax in WF9 is collected by Wakefield. The Band D rate is £1,981 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in WF9?

The average broadband download speed in WF9 is 378 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 98% of premises, ultrafast to 94%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in WF9 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 31% of homes in WF9 are owner-occupied. 13% are privately rented and 22% are social housing. The total population is approximately 367,666.