Categories in Pontefract
Auto Electrical ServiceAuto Parts StoreAuto Tune Up ServiceBody repairCar Detailing ServiceCar Inspection StationCar & Light Vehicle DealershipsCar rentalCar repairCar Repair and MaintenanceCar WashGas StationMechanicMotorcycle DealerNew car dealersTire ShopTrucks and trailersUsed car dealersBuilding Materials SupplierCommercial PrinterConcrete Product SupplierDog BreederDoor SupplierDouble Glazing SupplierDressmakerElectrical Equipment SupplierEquipment supplierFarmingFood Products SupplierFurniture ManufacturerGarage Door SupplierGenerator ShopHeating Equipment SupplierImport Export CompanyIndustrial & Construction ManufacturingIndustrial Equipment SupplierJoinerMetal FabricatorMobility Equipment SupplierReady Mix Concrete SupplierSecurity System SupplierSteel FabricatorStone SupplierWelderWholesalersWindow SupplierWood and Laminate Flooring SupplierBoutiqueBridal shopsChildren and baby clothing
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Pontefract
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Shopping | 240 | 25 years |
| Shopping other | 234 | 38 years |
| Restaurants | 190 | — |
| Car repair | 164 | 19 years |
| Corporate management | 142 | 23 years |
| Beauty salons | 138 | — |
| General contractors | 131 | 25 years |
| Construction of buildings | 111 | 27 years |
| Other construction | 111 | 22 years |
| Bars, pubs and taverns | 103 | 67 years |
| Hairdressers | 102 | — |
| Buses and trains | 99 | 85 years |
| Electrical installation | 92 | 24 years |
| Electronics stores | 84 | 20 years |
Pontefract Facts
| Area | 18.3 km² |
| Population | 30,842 |
| Male Population | 15,011 (48.7%) |
| Female Population | 15,831 (51.3%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +4.0% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +7.9% |
| Median Age | 41.6 years (Male: 40.9, Female: 42.2) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $38,385 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 1977 |
| Neighborhoods | Featherstone, South Elmsall, Hemsworth, South Kirkby, Ackworth |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | British Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 53.69107, -1.31269 |
| Postal Codes | WF11, WF7, WF8 |
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Pontefract Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 29,660 | 28,721 | 28,586 | 29,634 | 30,842 | 31,552 | 32,336 |
| Population Density | 1,619.7 / km² | 1,568.4 / km² | 1,561 / km² | 1,618.2 / km² | 1,684.2 / km² | 1,723 / km² | 1,765.8 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridPontefract Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 7.9% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pontefract | +4% | +7.4% | +7.9% |
| United Kingdom | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Pontefract Median Age
Median Age: 41.6 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pontefract | 41.6 yrs | 42.2 yrs | 40.9 yrs |
| United Kingdom | 39.6 yrs | 40.6 yrs | 38.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Pontefract Population Density
Population Density: 1,684 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pontefract | 30,842 | 18.3 km² | 1,684 / km² |
| United Kingdom | 64.5 million | 247,916.6 km² | 260 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Pontefract Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1100 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Neighborhoods in Pontefract
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Pontefract
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Pontefract
Postal Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Pontefract
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Pontefract
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Pontefract Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $26,683 | $28,440 | $33,456 | $36,146 | $33,264 | $34,943 | $33,842 | $38,385 |
| Total GDP | $1.3B | $1.4B | $1.6B | $1.8B | $1.7B | $1.8B | $1.8B | $2B |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Pontefract CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pontefract | 357,233 tn | 11.58 tn | 19,507.6 tons/km² |
| United Kingdom | 735,672,544 tn | 11.4 tn | 2,967.4 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Pontefract CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 357,233 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 11.58 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 19,507.6 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (10) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9/18 | 10:14 PM | 4.1 | 91.3 km | 10,000 m | 7km NNE of Withernsea, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 1/3/11 | 9:03 PM | 3.6 | 57.7 km | 6,000 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 4/11/09 | 11:39 AM | 3 | 70.1 km | 15,300 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 4/5/08 | 1:57 PM | 3.1 | 73.8 km | 19,200 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 2/27/08 | 12:56 AM | 4.8 | 72.5 km | 18,400 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 7/5/04 | 10:17 PM | 3 | 54.2 km | 9,500 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 2/29/04 | 5:08 AM | 3.4 | 47.5 km | 12,400 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 8/19/03 | 7:46 PM | 3.2 | 30.7 km | 13,200 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 10/29/02 | 4:42 AM | 3.1 | 63.1 km | 5,000 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 10/24/02 | 8:24 AM | 3.8 | 61.8 km | 3,700 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Pontefract
is a historic market town in West Yorkshire, England, near the A1 (or Great North Road) and the M62 motorway. Historically part of the West Riding of Yorkshire, it is one of the five towns in the metropolitan borough of the City of Wakefield and ha..
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