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Distance from the town centre: 1.7 miCQC Good
Fees on request
Care homes offering respite care in Pontefract
3 homes
There are 3 care homes offering respite care in and around Pontefract on AskBart. The largest is Fairwood Fields Care Home, with 66 beds. The most recent inspection was at Victoria House in February 2023.
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Care homes in Pontefract (3)
All within 7.5 miles · nearest first · updated November 2026
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- Not rated
Distance from the town centre: 4.5 mi
Distance from the town centre: 5.2 miCQC Good
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| Distance | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairwood Fields Care Home | — | On request | 66 | 7.1 mi | — | 4.5 mi |
| Victoria House | Good · Mar 2023 | On request | 30 | 5.5 mi | — | 1.7 mi |
| Willow Park Care Home | Good · Nov 2022 | On request | 64 | 7.9 mi | — | 5.2 mi |
Fees are the home’s published “from” figure, or an indicative one; “on request” where none is published. Ratings are the regulator’s. Click a heading to sort.
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Pontefract in numbers
| Care homes offering respite care listed | 3 |
|---|---|
| Rated Good or Outstanding | 2 of 2 (100%) |
| Rated Outstanding | 0 |
| Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate | 0 |
| Wakefield usual weekly rate (2025) | £853 |
| Largest | Fairwood Fields Care Home (66 beds) |
| Most recently inspected | Victoria House (February 2023) |
| Homes by care type | Residential 3 · Dementia 3 · Respite 3 |
| Average house price, Wakefield (HM Land Registry, June 2026) | £198,519 |
Good2
Not yet rated1
Fees: averages of the weekly fees published by the homes listed here and across Wakefield. UK average: published residential fees across all homes on AskBart. Actual costs vary with care needs and room.
See how care is funded or compare a care home with care at home.
Guides: Residential care homes · Dementia care homes · Respite care
Data: CQC register, updated November 2026. Figures are for the homes listed on this page.
House prices in Wakefield
The average house price in Wakefield is £198,519, based on HM Land Registry data. The graph shows sold-price trends by property type over the last 30 years.
Average price by property type
- All property types
- £198,519
- Detached
- £314,856
- Semi-detached
- £199,891
- Terraced
- £158,494
- Flats & maisonettes
- £100,133
Source: HM Land Registry UK House Price Index, to Jun 2026 (Open Government Licence v3.0). Figures are area averages for the wider local authority, not retirement properties specifically.
Living in Pontefract
- Peaceful Neighbourhood
What do these badges mean?
- Peaceful Neighbourhood — Among the lowest for recorded anti-social behaviour and public disorder of comparable areas (police-recorded crime).
Safety & PeaceA
Excellent — quieter than 78% of similar areas for anti-social behaviour & public disorder
Green SpacesC
Limited — parks, playing fields & outdoor space nearby
Daily ConveniencesC
Limited — shops, supermarkets & places to eat nearby
Culture & CommunityC
Limited — libraries, galleries, museums & community venues nearby
33 crimes reported in July 2026, Police.uk.
- Violent crime13
- Anti-social behaviour8
- Criminal damage & arson6
- Burglary2
How we grade areas
Grades are relative, comparing this area against others of the same type across the UK. Amenity grades are based on OpenStreetMap counts within a fixed radius. The Safety & Peace grade ranks recorded anti-social behaviour and public-disorder incidents (the offences most relevant to a quiet neighbourhood) — per head of population where ONS figures are available, otherwise by count. Scottish towns are graded against other Scottish towns, from Police Scotland’s 12-month figures for the council wards they sit in, per head of those wards’ population (National Records of Scotland). Figures are estimates to aid research, not a substitute for visiting an area.
Sources — crime: Police.uk, Jul 2026; amenities: OpenStreetMap, updated October 2026.
Community & connection in Pontefract
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Charity
Butterflies Dementia Support and Activities Group
Butterflies Dementia Support and Activities Group aims to support those in the South Yorkshire region who suffer with dementia and their carers. We as a charity aim to support by providing weekly…
3.7 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1186175)
Charity
Wakefield and District Carers Association
To improve the conditions of life amongst carers resident in the Wakefield Metropolitan District so that the charitable needs of the carers are thus relieved and in particular amongst carers who…
5.9 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1053295)
Charity
Age UK Wakefield District
Help and support for older people in the Wakefield District - advice service - social contact service - befriending service - home support service - internet shopping service and more.
6.3 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1096511)
Charity
Age UK Barnsley
The charity's principle aim is to support and/or improve the quality of life of Barnsley's older population. In carrying out this objective the charity provides support and services, in particular…
6.9 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1144123)
Charity
The Old Courthouse Day Centre Cio
Operating from The Old Courthouse in Barnsley, we provide day support for older adults, including people living with dementia, Parkinson's, disabilities and frailty. Through meaningful activities,…
7.0 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1218195)
Charity
Beacon South Yorkshire Ltd
To provide a service that gives help & support to families & carers of drug and alcohol users, as our specialism, and also to carers of people suffering with dementia, disabilities, mental ill…
7.1 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1117760)
Pontefract: health, services and environment
Official open data. Distances are straight-line from the town centre. Updated October 2026.
People aged 85+
+49.7%
Projected change in Wakefield, 2025 to 2035 (8,330 to 12,472). England: +46.2%.
People aged 65+
+21.4%
Projected change in Wakefield, 2025 to 2035 (71,628 to 86,943). England: +20.3%.
Pharmacies within 1 mile
1
Nearest: Kinsley Pharmacy (0.5 miles).
NHS dental practices within 3 miles
5
This doesn’t show whether they’re taking new NHS patients.
Superfast broadband
98%
of premises within a mile of the centre; 96.8% can get gigabit (England: 88.4%). Useful for video calls with family.
Air quality (NO₂)
7.3 µg/m³
Modelled background level for the town centre, 2026. England average 5.6; WHO guideline 10; legal limit 40.
Air quality (PM2.5)
6.5 µg/m³
Modelled background level, 2026. England average 5.8; WHO guideline 5; legal limit 20 (2040 target 10).
Deprivation ranking
1–9 out of 10
Where the 7 neighbourhoods around the centre rank in England, in tenths (10 = least deprived).
Hospices near Pontefract
- The Prince of Wales Hospice · 4 milesCQC Good (report published May 2026). CQC page
- Wakefield Hospice · 6 milesCQC Good (report published March 2024). CQC page
- Barnsley Hospice · 7.6 milesCQC Outstanding (report published January 2023). CQC page
Hospitals near Pontefract
- Care homes near Pontefract Hospital · urgent care · 4.8 miles
- Care homes near Pinderfields General Hospital · A&E · 5.8 miles
- Care homes near King Street Walk-in Centre, Wakefield · walk-in centre · 5.9 miles
Sources: ONS 2022-based subnational population projections; NHS organisation data (ODS); Ofcom Connected Nations; Defra background pollution maps; English Indices of Deprivation 2025; CQC.
Questions about care homes in Pontefract
How many care homes offering respite care are there in Pontefract?
AskBart lists 3 care homes offering respite care in and around Pontefract, each with its latest CQC rating.
How are care homes offering respite care in Pontefract rated?
Of the 2 inspected, 0 are rated Outstanding, 2 Good, 0 Requires improvement and 0 Inadequate by the Care Quality Commission.
How do I choose between care homes offering respite care in Pontefract?
Start with the CQC rating and the latest inspection report, visit more than once, and ask how the home supports the person's needs. Our guide "Respite care explained" covers what to look for.
Weighing up your options in Pontefract?
Care needs change over time. Compare the other kinds of later-life care in Pontefract:
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Paying for care? See how care is funded and check what the council may pay.
Guides for families
- What Is Respite Care? Benefits and How to Arrange It (2026)
- Who Pays for Respite Care? An Expert Guide In 2025
- Day Centres & Adult Day Care Explained
More in our respite care guides.
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