Town · England
Pontefract
Population 32,982 · Postcode WF8 · Yorkshire and the Humber, England
Population: Built-up area, Census 2021 · What each figure covers
Where the figures come from
- Pontefract built-up areaProperty, crime, broadband, food hygiene and businesses are for this whole area.
- Centre of PontefractFlood risk, planning, transport and weather are measured from here.
At a glance
Property£195,000Median · 422 sales in 12 months▼-30% well below national averagePontefract built-up areaView sales →
Crime123 / 1,0004,233 incidents in 12 months▼+30% notably above national averagePontefract built-up areaView breakdown →
Broadband154.7 MbpsAverage download (2023) · Up to 1000 Mbps now▼-7% below national averagePontefract built-up areaView coverage →
Schools15 schools10 primary, 2 secondary, 1 nursery, 1 other, 1 16 plus · latest Ofsted resultsPontefract built-up area and nearbyView schools →
Food hygiene84% top-rated187 of 223 businesses rated 5-star▲+7% above national averagePontefract built-up areaView ratings →
Businesses1,293Top: Construction, Professional services, Retail & wholesale▼-53% well below national averagePontefract built-up areaView directory →
Planning451Within 5 km, 12 months · 25 in last 30 days · 140 pending · 283 approved · Wakefield councilWithin 5 km of PontefractView applications →
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