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WF9

PONTEFRACT

West Yorkshire, Yorkshire, England

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WF9 is the postcode district for PONTEFRACT, located in West Yorkshire, Yorkshire.

Avg price £208,769
1yr change ▼ 5.6%
Crime 81% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£208,769

▼ 5.6% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

27% below national avg

Crime Rate

15.3/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

81% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

18 schools

Broadband Speed

378 Mbps

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.

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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

£202K £205K £208K £211K £214K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

0

Outstanding

6

Good

1

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

367,666

Population

62

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.

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378.0 Mbps

Avg Download

68.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

98%

Superfast Coverage

94%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about WF9 PONTEFRACT

What is the average house price in WF9 PONTEFRACT?
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 PONTEFRACT 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 is the population of WF9 PONTEFRACT?
The population of WF9 (PONTEFRACT) is approximately 367,666 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 31% of homes are owner-occupied, 13% are privately rented, and 22% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in WF9 PONTEFRACT?
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.

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