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Takeaways| Council | Wakefield |
| Crime Rate | ✓average |
| Vibe | 🚶♀️ No Car Needed |
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Is Pontefract a nice place to live?
Pontefract is a nice place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of B. This means it offers reasonable living standards in West Yorkshire.
How safe is Pontefract?
Pontefract has an average crime rate of 130.9 crimes per 1,000 people, similar to most areas. Crime hotspots have been reported near Richmond Court and Valley Road, as reported by West Yorkshire Police.
What are the best schools in Pontefract?
Pontefract has 39 schools nearby. The top-rated Ofsted Outstanding schools include De Lacy Academy, The Vale Primary Academy, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School. Other well-regarded schools rated Good by Ofsted include Brotherton and Byram Community Primary Academy and England Lane Academy. Note: 5 schools are currently rated as Requires Improvement.
What are the demographics of Pontefract?
The majority of residents in Pontefract identify as White (British) (93%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (95%). The most common religion is Christian (52%).