Pontefract Road is a street located near the town of Featherstone and in the village of High Ackworth and near the village of High Ackworth and in the village of Low Ackworth. The street has a length of approximately 2,158 metres.
The street is publicly maintained which means that the road is adopted and Wakefield is responsible for the repair and upkeep of the highway.
The street is located within the Wakefield District (B) Council's jurisdiction. They provide various services, like refuse collection, and manage council tax collection. It's situated in the Yorkshire and The Humber region of the UK.
The road has been assigned the Unique Street Reference Number of 41803155 and 41806472 in the National Street Gazetteer.
The street has the postcodes of WF7 7LR, WF7 7LN, WF7 7LL, WF7 7EL, WF7 7EF, WF7 7EE, WF7 7ED, WF7 7LT, WF7 7EX, WF7 7EU, WF7 7ET and WF7 7FS.
It is located within the county of West Yorkshire, situated in the Yorkshire and The Humber region of the UK. It's 155.44 miles North from central London., 9.5 miles North West from Doncaster, 16.04 miles South East from Leeds and 19.29 miles North East from Sheffield.
PONTEFRACT ROAD is within the Post Town of PONTEFRACT
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Map of Pontefract Road
| Street Crime (updated 02/11/2024) | ||
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| Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
| MSOA Info | For MSOA E02002471 (Statistical Neighbourhood) | |
| Click Hint | Click on a Circle for a detailed breakdown below map. | |
| Crime Levels |
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| Distance Info | Green Circle = 10 Minutes Walk (800 metres) | |
Street Crime Data accessed from data.police.uk on 06/10/2024.
Budget Friendly Hotels near Pontefract Road
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:Travelodge Doncaster Address: Great North Road, Carcroft, Doncaster, DN6 8LR Telephone: 0871 984 6131 Visit Hotel Page |
3.83 |
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2: Name:Travelodge Pontefract Ferrybridge A1 M62 Address: Moto Service Area, A1/M62 Junction, Pontefract, WF11 0AF Telephone: 0871 984 6170 Visit Hotel Page |
4.33 |
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3: Name:Premier Inn Pontefract North Address: A1 Business Park Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
4.63 |
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4: Name:Premier Inn Castleford Xscape M62 J32 Address: Colorado Way Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
6.01 |
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5: Name:Premier Inn Barnsley Dearne Valley Address: Meadow Gate Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
9.40 |
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EPC (Energy Performance Certificate) Information for Pontefract Road
UPRN: 63181054
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 9
Property Type: House
Tenure: Rented (private)
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 2012 onwards
Mains Gas: No
UPRN: 63132085
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 8
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: before 1900
Mains Gas: No
UPRN: 63132076
EPC Current: E
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 4
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1983-1990
Mains Gas: No
UPRN: 63179480
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 10
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1996-2002
Mains Gas: No
UPRN: 63198594
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 8
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1976-1982
Mains Gas: No
UPRN: 63132078
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 10
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1996-2002
Mains Gas: No
UPRN: 63180647
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: A
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 2007-2011
Mains Gas: No
UPRN: 63132073
EPC Current: E
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 8
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1930-1949
Mains Gas: No
UPRN: 63132083
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 6
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1950-1966
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 63132086
EPC Current: F
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 7
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1950-1966
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 63132079
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: House
Tenure: rental (private)
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1996-2002
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 63167411
EPC Current: E
EPC Potential: D
Habitable Rooms: 8
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1991-1995
Mains Gas: No
UPRN: 63155700
EPC Current: E
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 10
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: before 1900
Mains Gas: No
House Sales
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | £135,000 | £194,750 | £309,917 | 3 |
| 2015 | £150,000 | £586,000 | £369,786 | 7 |
| 2016 | £135,000 | £535,000 | £476,444 | 9 |
| 2017 | £270,000 | £525,000 | £414,429 | 7 |
| 2018 | £180,000 | £220,000 | £250,036 | 7 |
| 2019 | £95,000 | £795,000 | £445,000 | 2 |
| 2020 | £182,000 | £1,400,000 | £791,000 | 2 |
| 2021 | £200,000 | £695,000 | £336,600 | 5 |
| 2022 | £140,000 | £375,000 | £357,000 | 5 |
| 2023 | £165,000 | £830,000 | £1,331,667 | 3 |
Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2024. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Nearby Estate Agents
| Name | Address | Website |
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| Bradleys Real Estate | 24 Ackworth Road, Pontefract,WF8 3PE | |
| Crown Estate Agents | 39-41 Ropergate, Pontefract, WF8 1JY | Visit Website |
| Abson Blaza Property Services | 34 Ropergate, Pontefract,WF8 1LY | Visit Website |
| Hodsons Estate Agents | 8 Ropergate, Pontefract, WF8 1LP | Visit Website |
| Whitegates | 21 Beastfair Pontefract WF8 1AL | Visit Website |
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Location Details
| Pontefract Road | |
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| Latitude | 53.635376 |
| Longitude | -1.265808 |
| OS Easting (X): | 448540 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 415704 |
| OS Grid Reference: | SE485157 |
Known Residential Addresses for Pontefract Road
- SNAITH VILLA
- 140
- THE PADDOCK, 142
- ACKWORTH GROVE
- EDEN COACH HOUSE
- FOXWOOD HOUSE, 85A
- 103
- GREEN KNOLL
- THE SPINNEY
- ACKWORTH PARK
- ACKWORTH PARK HOUSE
- PARK CROFT
- THISTLEDOWNS
- PADDOCK HOUSE
- ACKWORTH PARK FARM THE GATE HOUSE
- ACKWORTH PARK FARM THE WAGON HOUSE
- ACKWORTH PARK FARM THE COTTAGE
- ACKWORTH PARK FARM THE MANOR HOUSE
- ACKWORTH PARK FARM THE COACH HOUSE
- 48
- EAGLE HOUSE
- BROOM COTTAGE, 61A
- PRIORY COTTAGE, 83B
- EDEN PLACE RESIDENTIAL HOME
- 72
- PRIORY COTTAGE PLOT 7
- ACKWORTH PARK FARM COTTAGE 1
- ACKWORTH PARK FARM THE BARN
- ACKWORTH PARK FARM THE STABLE
- ACKWORTH PARK FARM THE GRANARY
- ACKWORTH PARK FARM THE HAYLOFT
- 52
- 67
- 53
- 104
- 68
- 89A
- 58
- MEWS COTTAGES, 62 2
- 77
- 73
- 81
- 75
Roads that have a Junction with Pontefract Road
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Castle Syke Hill (A628) | junction |
| Sandy Gate Lane | junction |
| Meadow Way | junction |
| Long Lane | junction |
| Meadow Bank | junction |
| Purston Lane (B6421) | junction |
| Purston Lane (B6421) | junction |
| Lamprey Gardens | junction |
| Mill Hill | junction |
| Went Hill Close | junction |
| Ackworth House Close | junction |
| School Farm Lane | junction |
| Station Road | junction |
| Barnsley Road (A628) | pseudo node |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 08:17 |
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| Sunset | 15:49 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Bingley Samos 21 December 2024 at 11:00 (27.34 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Light rain |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 9.9°C (87.4%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | WSW (24 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00059343, E00059342, E00059341, E00059323 & E00059325 |
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| ONS Area Name | White Suburban Communities, Detached Rural Retirement, Established Farming Communities & Hard-Pressed Ethnic Mix |
| Average Age | 45.91 & 41.22 |
| Area Population | 1768.00 & 1912.00 |
| Male Population | 867.00 & 906.00 (48%) |
| Female Population | 901.00 & 1006.00 (52%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 11 & 20 (1%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01011767 &E01011770 |
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| LSOA Name: | Wakefield 034A &Wakefield 034D |
| SOA Code: | 2b &5a |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02002471 |
| MSOA Name: | Wakefield 034 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Asda Moorthorpe |
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| 264 Barnsley Road, Moorthorpe, Pontefract, WF9 2AD |
| 01977 461300 |
| Distance: 3.12 Miles |
| Directions to Asda Moorthorpe |
| Tesco Hemsworth Superstore |
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| Market St, Hemsworth, Pontefract, WF9 4LB |
| 0345 671 9384 |
| Distance: 3.85 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Hemsworth Superstore |
| Iceland Hemsworth |
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| 210/214 Soho Road, Banks Road, Hemsworth, WF9 4JX |
| 01977616515 |
| Distance: 3.95 Miles |
| Directions to Iceland Hemsworth |
| Morrisons Pontefract |
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| Stuart Road, Pontefract WF8 1BT |
| 01977 600808 |
| Distance: 4.4 Miles |
| Directions to Morrisons Pontefract |
Telephone Information
| Dialling Code | Telephone Exchange | Telephone Cabinet | Fibre to the Cabinet or Fibre to the Premises |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01977 | HEMSWORTH - MYHMW | P8 | FTTC |
Broadband Information
| Speed | Average Speed | Median Speed | Maximum Speed | Next-generation access (NGA) | Number of Connections |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greater than 2 Mbps | >=30 | >=30 | >=30 | Y | 4 |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of Wakefield |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| Town Hall, Wood Street, Wakefield &WF1 2HQ |
| Send email |
| Telephone Number: 01924 306 090 |
| Local Member of Parliament |
|---|
| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of Hemsworth |
| The Member of Parliament is Jon Trickett |
| Details for the MP Jon Trickett on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Jon Trickett on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2024 General Election Jon Trickett won with a majority of 6,662 the result was Lab hold. The total electorate was 75,645 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Ackworth &North Elmsall and Upton Ward |
| Parish: Ackworth Parish Council |
| Ceremonial County: West Yorkshire |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
Badsworth Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School
Address: Badsworth Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School, Badsworth Ce J&I (Vc) School, Main Street, Badsworth, Main Street, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF9 1AJ
Distance: 1.50 miles
Contact: 01977649157
Nearest Hospitals
| Pontefract Hospital |
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| Address: Friarwood Lane, Pontefract, WF8 1PL, |
| NHS Sector |
| Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust |
| Telephone: 01924 541000 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 6.73 (miles) |
| Directions from to Pontefract Hospital |
| Montagu Hospital |
|---|
| Address: Adwick Road, Mexborough, |
| NHS Sector |
| Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust |
| Telephone: 01709 585171 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 15.11 (miles) |
| Directions from to Montagu Hospital |
| Park Hill Hospital |
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| Address: Thorne Road, Doncaster, DN2 5TH, |
| Independent Sector |
| Ramsay Healthcare UK Operations Limited |
| Telephone: 01302 553332 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 15.48 (miles) |
| Directions from to Park Hill Hospital |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
MARKET PLACE
Address: BARNSLEY ROAD, SOUTH ELMSALL, PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF9 2SE
Distance: 2.95 miles
Contact: :
51 BARNSLEY ROAD
Address: SOUTH ELMSALL, PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF9 2RN
Distance: 2.98 miles
Contact: :
WAKEFIELD ROAD DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 53 WAKEFIELD ROAD, PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF7 7AA
Distance: 3.40 miles
Contact: :
COMMUNITY DENTAL CLINIC
Address: CHURCH VIEW HEALTH CENTRE, LANGTHWAITE ROAD, SOUTH KIRKBY, PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF9 3AP
Distance: 3.62 miles
Contact: :
CHURCHVIEW MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: LANGTHWAITE ROAD, LANGTHWAITE GRANGE IND ESTATE, SOUTH KIRKBY, PONTEFRACT, WF9 3AP
Distance: 3.62 miles
Contact: :
THE MOUNT DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 1 HIGHFIELD ROAD, HEMSWORTH, PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF9 4DP
Distance: 3.97 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
GREENVIEW MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: WAGGON LANE, UPTON, PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF9 1JS
Distance: 1.37 miles
Contact: :
THORPE LANE SURGERY
Address: THORPE LANE, THORPE AUDLIN, PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF9 1NW
Distance: 1.54 miles
Contact: :
COLLEGE LANE SURGERY
Address: BARNSLEY ROAD, ACKWORTH, PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF7 7HZ
Distance: 2.96 miles
Contact: tel: 01977 611023
WHITE ROSE SURGERY
Address: EXCHANGE STREET, SOUTH ELMSALL, PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF9 2RD
Distance: 2.99 miles
Contact: tel: 01977 642412
CHURCH VIEW HEALTH CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2
Address: LANGTHWAITE ROAD, LANGTHWAITE GRANGE IND ESTATE, SOUTH KIRKBY, PONTEFRACT, WF9 3AP
Distance: 3.62 miles
Contact: :
CHURCH VIEW HEALTH CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: CHURCH VIEW HEALTH CENTRE, LANGTHWAITE ROAD, SOUTH KIRKBY, PONTEFRACT, WF9 3AP
Distance: 3.62 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
LO'S PHARMACY
Address: WRANGBROOK ROAD, UPTON, PONTEFRACT, WF9 1JU
Distance: 1.18 miles
Contact: tel: 01977 643809
LO'S PHARMACY
Address: 29 BARNSLEY ROAD, ACKWORTH, PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF7 7HZ
Distance: 2.96 miles
Contact: tel: 01977 613132
BOOTS
Address: 39 BARNSLEY ROAD, SOUTH ELMSALL, PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF9 2RN
Distance: 2.98 miles
Contact: tel: 01977 642545
WHITE ROSE PHARMACY
Address: EXCHANGE STREET, SOUTH ELMSALL, PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF9 2RD
Distance: 2.99 miles
Contact: tel: 01977 648256
SKF. LO (CHEMISTS) LIMITED
Address: 62-64 BARNSLEY ROAD, SOUTH ELMSALL, PONTEFRACT, WF9 2RF
Distance: 2.99 miles
Contact: tel: 01977 643009
SOUTH KIRKBY PHARMACY
Address: CHURCH VIEW HEALTH CENTRE, LANGTHWAITE ROAD, SOUTH KIRKBY, PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF9 3AP
Distance: 3.62 miles
Contact: tel: 01977 649283
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
SPECSAVERS SOUTH ELMSALL
Address: 10 BARNSLEY ROAD, SOUTH ELMSALL, PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF9 2SE
Distance: 2.95 miles
Contact: :
ALDREDS LIMITED - SOUTH EMSALL
Address: 2 BROOKSIDE STREET, SOUTH ELMSALL, PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF9 2RT
Distance: 2.97 miles
Contact: :
D BANK OPTICIANS
Address: 55 BARNSLEY ROAD, SOUTH ELMSALL, PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF9 2QW
Distance: 3.01 miles
Contact: :
ALDREDS LIMITED - ACKWORTH
Address: 8 BELL LANE, ACKWORTH, PONTEFRACT, WF7 7JA
Distance: 3.02 miles
Contact: :
SOUTH KIRKBY EYECARE
Address: CHURCH VIEW MEDICAL CENTRE, LANGTHWAITE ROAD, SOUTH KIRKBY, PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF9 3AP
Distance: 3.62 miles
Contact: :
CHURCH VIEW HEALTH CENTRE
Address: LANGTHWAITE ROAD, SOUTH KIRKBY, PONTEFRACT, WF9 3AP
Distance: 3.62 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
South Elmsall Station is 2.92 miles away.
Address: South Elmsall station, Station Road, South Elmsall, West Yorkshire, WF9 2HP
South Elmsall is situated on the Wakefield line and is managed by Northern.
South Elmsall Station is an unstaffed station.
Moorthorpe Station is 3.25 miles away.
Address: Moorthorpe station, Barnsley Road, Moorthorpe, West Yorkshire, WF9 3AT
Moorthorpe is situated on the Dearne Valley line|Wakefield line and is managed by Northern.
Moorthorpe Station is an unstaffed station.