Fitzwilliam and Kinsley vs Pontefract

Which is better to live in? Distance: 5.0 miles apart.

Share this comparisonWhatsApp X Facebook Email

The verdict

Property in Fitzwilliam And Kinsley is about 30% cheaper on average. Fitzwilliam And Kinsley has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Fitzwilliam And Kinsley edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

✓

Fitzwilliam and Kinsley

£173,117

Pontefract

£248,526

Crime Rate

Fitzwilliam and Kinsley

108.4

Pontefract

108.4

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

✓

Fitzwilliam and Kinsley

100.0%

Pontefract

90.0%

Avg Download Speed

✓

Fitzwilliam and Kinsley

474.5

Pontefract

375.3

EPC Rating

Fitzwilliam and Kinsley

70.4

Pontefract

70.4

Median Income

Fitzwilliam and Kinsley

£29,087

✓

Pontefract

£29,838

House Prices (2025)

Most affordable in Yorkshire and the Humber

Buyers will find Fitzwilliam And Kinsley more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £173,117 versus £248,526 in Pontefract. The most affordable entry point in Fitzwilliam And Kinsley is a terraced at £122,275, while in Pontefract it is a flat at £107,411.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: terraced homes are 26% pricier in Pontefract (£164,697 vs £122,275).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Fitzwilliam And Kinsley prices grew faster — 71% vs 37%.

Crime & Safety

Safest in Yorkshire and the Humber

Crime is lower in Fitzwilliam And Kinsley (108.4 per 1,000) compared to Pontefract (108.4 per 1,000), a 0% difference. The most common crime category in Fitzwilliam And Kinsley is violent-crime, while in Pontefract it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

Schools & Education

Best for schools in Yorkshire and the Humber

School quality favours Fitzwilliam And Kinsley: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 90% in Pontefract.

Fitzwilliam and Kinsley School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Pontefract School Inspection Breakdown

90% of 12 schools (10 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Metric	Fitzwilliam and Kinsley	Pontefract
Total Schools	2	12
Primary	2	10
Secondary	0	2
% Top two bands	100%	90%

Broadband & Connectivity

Internet users in Fitzwilliam And Kinsley enjoy 474.5 Mbps on average, while Pontefract lags behind at 375.3 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.7% of premises in Fitzwilliam And Kinsley and 95.4% in Pontefract. Gigabit availability stands at 94.1% in Fitzwilliam And Kinsley and 71% in Pontefract.

Fitzwilliam And Kinsley is the faster of the two by 26% on average download speed (475 vs 375 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

The average EPC rating in Fitzwilliam And Kinsley is band C (score 70.4), ahead of Pontefract's band C (score 70.4). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,126 in Fitzwilliam And Kinsley and £1,361 in Pontefract. 62.8% of homes in Fitzwilliam And Kinsley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.1% in Pontefract.

Fitzwilliam And Kinsley has more energy-efficient housing — 62.8% reach band C or above, vs 60.1% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Fitzwilliam And Kinsley has a population of 4,993 while Pontefract has 32,982. Median household income is £29,837.6 in Pontefract and £29,087 in Fitzwilliam And Kinsley. The median age is 42.9 in Fitzwilliam And Kinsley and 47 in Pontefract. Employment rates stand at 57.3% in Fitzwilliam And Kinsley and 56.7% in Pontefract.

Indicator	Fitzwilliam and Kinsley	Pontefract
Population	4,993	32,982
Median Age	42.9	47
Median Household Income	£29,087	£29,837.6
Employment Rate	57.3%	56.7%
Owner Occupied	62.6%	67.1%
Degree-Level Qualified	24.3%	31.8%

Location

Loading map...

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Fitzwilliam And Kinsley and Pontefract?

Fitzwilliam And Kinsley and Pontefract are approximately 5.0 miles apart as the crow flies.

Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Fitzwilliam And Kinsley or Pontefract?

Fitzwilliam And Kinsley is cheaper, with an average house price of £173,117.

Is Fitzwilliam And Kinsley or Pontefract safer?

Fitzwilliam And Kinsley has the lower crime rate at 108.4 per 1,000 residents.

Which has better schools, Fitzwilliam And Kinsley or Pontefract?

Fitzwilliam And Kinsley has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.

Which has faster broadband, Fitzwilliam And Kinsley or Pontefract?

Fitzwilliam And Kinsley has faster average broadband at 474.5 Mbps.

Keep exploring

Related comparisons

Compare Fitzwilliam and Kinsley with other towns

View all towns in Yorkshire and the Humber