PontefractWF7
Wakefield · Yorkshire and The Humber
WF7 Pontefract presents a pre-cursor gentrification profile with mixed growth indicators across the five-year period. Property prices have increased at a compound annual growth rate of 3.3%, whilst rental growth has outpaced capital appreciation at 5.2% CAGR, suggesting stronger investor interest in the rental market than owner-occupied transactions. Population growth has remained modest at 1.1% over five years. The district's trajectory score of 54.1 out of 100 places it in the 73rd percentile nationally, indicating middling performance relative to UK postcode districts. These metrics reflect a market experiencing gradual change rather than rapid transformation, with rental dynamics showing more momentum than capital growth.
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See plans from £20/moKey signals
- 1Property prices up 2.5% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 5.2% per year
- 3Population growing at 1.1% per year
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What's changing in Pontefract · June 2026
The trajectory score moved up 1.5 points this month to 56/100, driven mainly by safety.
17 planning applications submitted in WF7 over the last six months.
- T1 Poplar - Crown Reduce the canopy on the eastern aspect by 1-1.5metres in length.Jun 2026 · Awaiting decision
- Single storey conservatory to rear with a maximum projection of 3.5m, maximum height of 3.5m and a maximum eaves height of 3m.Jun 2026 · Awaiting decision
- T1 - oak tree - to be crown lifted to 17ft & deadwood on the inside of the field; T2 oak - to be crown lifted to 17ft & deadwood on the inside of the field; T3 sycamore - to be crown lifted to 17ft & deadwood on the inside of the field; T4 oak - to be crown lifted to 17ft & deadwood on the inside of the field; T5 oak - to be crown lifted to 17ft & deadwood on the inside of the field; T6 Oak - to be crown lifted to 17ft & deadwood on the inside of the field; T7 Oak - to be crown lifted to 17ft & deadwood on the inside of the field; T8 - Ash to be crown lifted to 17ft & deadwood on the inside of the field.Jun 2026 · Awaiting decision
Pontefract (WF7) common questions
Is Pontefract up and coming?
Praesago's gentrification model currently classifies Pontefract (WF7) as Pre-Cursor. Its trajectory score is 56/100 (Strong), in the top 21% of districts nationally. The score is down 3.5 points over the last 12 months.
Is Pontefract safe?
Pontefract has a safety score of 49/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Pontefract?
The average property price in Pontefract (WF7) is £194k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 2.5% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Pontefract?
The median monthly rent in Pontefract (WF7) is £776 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Pontefract?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Normanton (WF6), Pontefract (WF9), Knottingley (WF11), Wakefield (WF1), Barnsley (S72). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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