Pontefract Road A656 is a street located in Castleford, West Yorkshire
About Pontefract Road A656
Pontefract Road A656 is a section of the A656, which is an A road, making it an important national route.
Front Street is connected to Bridge Street (A656), Close Road, Smawthorne Lane, School Lane, School Lane, Castle Parade, Robin Hood Street, Morrison Street, Charles Street, Medley Street, Newfield Avenue, Front Street (A656), Churchfield Lane, Lower Oxford Street, Leake Street, Weetworth Park, St Helen's Place, Ferrybridge Road, and Leeds Road (A6539).
The street is located within the Wakefield 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 (USRN) of of 41803156 in the National Street Gazetteer.
The street has the postcodes of WF10 4AS, WF10 4AU, WF10 4AY, WF10 4BA, WF10 4BD, WF10 4BG, WF10 4BW, WF10 4JB, WF10 4JD and WF10 4JE.
It is located within the county of West Yorkshire, situated in the Yorkshire and The Humber region of the UK. It's 161.83 miles North from central London., 10 miles South East from Leeds, 15.96 miles North West from Doncaster and 19.81 miles South West from York.
Property types, tenure and build ages for Pontefract Road A656
🏠 The majority of homes are Owner-occupied.
| Tenure | Count |
|---|---|
| Owner-occupied | 54 |
| Private Rental | 30 |
| Social Housing | 26 |
🧱 Most homes are Mid-Terrace House and Flat.
| Property Type | Count |
|---|---|
| Mid-Terrace House | 36 |
| Flat | 30 |
| Semi-Detached House | 10 |
| End-Terrace House | 8 |
| Detached House | 4 |
| Detached Bungalow | 4 |
📆 Properties were built between 1900 and 1986, with most built around 1914.
| Min Year | Max Year | Median | Mode | Average | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1900 | 1986 | 1914 | 1914 | 1932 | 69 |
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| Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
| MSOA Info | For MSOA E02002439 (Statistical Neighbourhood) | |
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| Distance Info | Green Circle = 10 Minutes Walk (800 metres) | |
Street Crime Data accessed from data.police.uk on 07/02/2025.
Budget Friendly Hotels near Pontefract Road A656
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
|---|---|
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1: Name:Premier Inn Castleford Xscape M62 J32 Address: Colorado Way Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
0.56 |
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2: Name:Premier Inn Pontefract North Address: A1 Business Park Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
3.01 |
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3: Name:Travelodge Pontefract Ferrybridge A1 M62 Address: Moto Service Area, A1/M62 Junction, Pontefract, WF11 0AF Telephone: 0871 984 6170 Visit Hotel Page |
3.32 |
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4: Name:Holiday Inn Express Leeds-East Address: 2 Aberford Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
4.91 |
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5: Name:Travelodge Leeds Colton Address: Stile Hill Way, Colton, Leeds, LS15 9JH Telephone: 0871 984 6235 Visit Hotel Page |
6.27 |
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Known Addresses for Pontefract Road A656
Our data shows that Pontefract Road A656 is a mixed commercial and residential street.
- 🏠 1
- 🏠 3
- 🏠 5
Street Crime Per Month (Pontefract Road A656 May 2024 to April 2025)
Crime Data
July 2024 (1 Cases)
Crime Type: Violence and sexual offences 1
Reported By: West Yorkshire Police
Location: On or near Pontefract Road
Outcomes:
- Unable to prosecute suspect 1
September 2024 (1 Cases)
Crime Type: Other crime 1
Reported By: West Yorkshire Police
Location: On or near Pontefract Road
Outcomes:
- Investigation complete; no suspect identified 1
December 2024 (1 Cases)
Crime Type: Vehicle crime 1
Reported By: West Yorkshire Police
Location: On or near Pontefract Road
Outcomes:
- Under investigation 1
January 2025 (1 Cases)
Crime Type: Criminal damage and arson 1
Reported By: West Yorkshire Police
Location: On or near Pontefract Road
Outcomes:
- Under investigation 1
February 2025 (3 Cases)
Crime Type: Violence and sexual offences 3
Reported By: West Yorkshire Police
Location: On or near Pontefract Road
Outcomes:
- Under investigation 2
- Unable to prosecute suspect 1
March 2025 (1 Cases)
Crime Type: Criminal damage and arson 1
Reported By: West Yorkshire Police
Location: On or near Pontefract Road
Outcomes:
- Unable to prosecute suspect 1
April 2025 (1 Cases)
Crime Type: Other theft 1
Reported By: West Yorkshire Police
Location: On or near Pontefract Road
Outcomes:
- Investigation complete; no suspect identified 1
House Sales
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | £34,500 | £190,000 | £112,250 | 2 |
| 2015 | £117,000 | £117,000 | £117,000 | 1 |
| 2016 | £120,000 | £120,000 | £120,000 | 1 |
| 2017 | £135,000 | £85,500 | £109,300 | 5 |
| 2018 | £102,500 | £140,000 | £121,250 | 2 |
| 2019 | £195,000 | £125,000 | £128,333 | 6 |
| 2020 | £92,500 | £155,000 | £338,833 | 4 |
| 2021 | £750,000 | £165,500 | £457,750 | 2 |
| 2022 | £165,000 | £185,000 | £155,833 | 6 |
| 2024 | £140,000 | £140,000 | £140,000 | 1 |
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Location Details
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| Pontefract Road A656 | |
| Latitude | 53.717773 |
| Longitude | -1.341100 |
| OS Easting (X): | 443477 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 424821 |
| OS Grid Reference: | SE435248 |
Known Residential Addresses for Pontefract Road A656
- 38
- 70
- 81
- 30
- 111
- 21
- 77
- 71
- 59
- CYMAR HOUSE, 113
- 5
- 3
- 69
- 35A
- 32
- 37
- 97
- 25
- 64
- 45
- 26
- 79
- 19
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 04:53 |
|---|---|
| Sunset | 21:29 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Bingley Samos 5 July 2025 at 05:00 (22.35 miles away) |
|---|---|
| Current Weather: | Light rain |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 14.3°C (95.5%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | WSW (9 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00059276 |
|---|---|
| ONS Area Name | Deprived Blue-Collar Terraces |
| Average Age | 39.41 |
| Area Population | 1547.00 |
| Male Population | 762.00 (49%) |
| Female Population | 785.00 (51%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 39 (3%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01011752 |
|---|---|
| LSOA Name: | Wakefield 002A |
| SOA Code: | 4b |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02002439 |
| MSOA Name: | Wakefield 002 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Asda Glasshoughton |
|---|
| Leeds Road, Glasshoughton, Castleford, WF10 5EL |
| 01977 788900 |
| Distance: 0.52 Miles |
| Directions to Asda Glasshoughton |
| Sainsburys Smawthorne Lane Local |
|---|
| 30 Smawthorne Lane, Castleford, England, WF10 4EN |
| 01977 556 466 |
| Distance: 0.56 Miles |
| Directions to Sainsburys Smawthorne Lane Local |
| Iceland Castleford |
|---|
| LRU2 Carlton Lanes, Castleford, Yorkshire, WF10 1AD |
| 01977603526 |
| Distance: 0.68 Miles |
| Directions to Iceland Castleford |
| Morrisons Castleford |
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| Albion Street, Castleford WF10 1EQ |
| 01977 554 687 |
| Distance: 0.8 Miles |
| Directions to Morrisons Castleford |
Telephone Information
| Dialling Code | Telephone Exchange | Telephone Cabinet | Fibre to the Cabinet or Fibre to the Premises |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01977 Area Code | CASTLEFORD - MYCAS | P6 | FTTC |
Broadband Information
| Speed | Average Speed | Median Speed | Maximum Speed | Next-generation access (NGA) | Number of Connections |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greater than 2 Mbps | 16.7 | 20 | 20 | Y | 3 |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
|---|
| 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 |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of Normanton &Pontefract and Castleford |
| The Member of Parliament is Yvette Cooper |
| Details for the MP Yvette Cooper on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Yvette Cooper on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2024 General Election Yvette Cooper won with a majority of 6,630 the result was Lab hold. The total electorate was 74,618 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
|---|
| Ward: Castleford Central and Glasshoughton Ward |
| Parish: Unparished area |
| Ceremonial County: West Yorkshire |
Nearest Schools
Nearest Hospitals
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
CASTLEFORD DENTAL CLINIC
Address: CASTLEFORD HEALTH CENTRE, WELBECK STREET, CASTLEFORD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF10 1HB
Distance: 0.76 miles
Contact: :
JAMES TAYLOR AND PARTNERS
Address: ELIZABETH HOUSE, BRADLEY STREET, CASTLEFORD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF10 1HS
Distance: 0.78 miles
Contact: :
ARMSTRONG HAIRE AND ASSOCIATES
Address: 38 BANK STREET, CASTLEFORD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF10 1JD
Distance: 0.82 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
HENRY MOORE CLINIC
Address: 26 SMAWTHORNE LANE, CASTLEFORD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF10 4EN
Distance: 0.59 miles
Contact: tel: 01977 552007
WELBECK STREET HEALTH CENTRE
Address: WELBECK STREET, CASTLEFORD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF10 1HB
Distance: 0.76 miles
Contact: :
CASTLEFORD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: WELBECK STREET, CASTLEFORD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF10 1DP
Distance: 0.78 miles
Contact: tel: 01977 465777
RIVERSIDE MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: SAVILE ROAD, CASTLEFORD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF10 1PH
Distance: 0.99 miles
Contact: tel: 01977 554831
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
MY PHARMACY ONLINE UK LTD
Address: UNIT 9, STERLING INDUSTRIAL PARK, CARR WOOD ROAD, CASTLEFORD, WF10 4PS
Distance: 0.25 miles
Contact: tel: 01977 555830
ASDA PHARMACY
Address: ASDA STORES LTD, LEEDS ROAD, GLASSHOUGHTON, CASTLEFORD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF10 5EL
Distance: 0.54 miles
Contact: tel: 01977 788910
COHENS CHEMIST
Address: 28 SMAWTHORNE LANE, CASTLEFORD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF10 4EN
Distance: 0.59 miles
Contact: tel: 01977 553269
BOOTS
Address: UNIT 20-21, CARLTON LANES SHOPPING CENTRE, CASTLEFORD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF10 1AD
Distance: 0.69 miles
Contact: tel: 01977 552093
SUPERDRUG PHARMACY
Address: 74 CARLTON STREET, CASTLEFORD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF10 1DB
Distance: 0.75 miles
Contact: tel: 01977 554615
CASTLEFORD PHARMACY
Address: 119 CARLTON STREET, CASTLEFORD, WF10 1DX
Distance: 0.77 miles
Contact: tel: 01977 559133
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
PREMIER EYECARE (CASTLEFORD)
Address: 38B CARLTON STREET, CASTLEFORD, WF10 1BA
Distance: 0.73 miles
Contact: :
IVISION OPTICIANS (CASTLEFORD)
Address: 73 CARLTON STREET, CASTLEFORD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF10 1DE
Distance: 0.73 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (CASTLEFORD)
Address: 54 CARLTON STREET, CASTLEFORD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF10 1AH
Distance: 0.74 miles
Contact: :
VISION CARE OPTOMETRY (CASTLEFORD)
Address: 19 SAGAR STREET, CASTLEFORD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF10 1AG
Distance: 0.76 miles
Contact: :
MOORHOUSE OPTICIANS (CASTLEFORD)
Address: 103 CARLTON STREET, CASTLEFORD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF10 1DX
Distance: 0.77 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Glasshoughton Station is 0.59 miles away.
Address: Glasshoughton station, Colorado Way, Glasshoughton, West Yorkshire, WF10 4TA
Glasshoughton is situated on the Pontefract line and is managed by Northern.
Glasshoughton Station is an unstaffed station.
Castleford Station is 0.71 miles away.
Address: Castleford station, Beancroft Road, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 5DN
Castleford is situated on the Pontefract line and is managed by Northern.
Castleford Station is an unstaffed station.