Pontefract South Ward Map
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Pontefract South Ward Facts
Pontefract South is a ward in Wakefield, Yorkshire and The Humber. The official ward code is E05001456, which is used here to connect the boundary record with constituency links and local election results.
| Ward Name | Pontefract South |
| Ward Code | E05001456 |
| Council Area | Wakefield |
| County or Unitary Authority | Wakefield |
| Region | Yorkshire and The Humber |
| Country | England |
| Westminster Constituency | Pontefract, Castleford and Knottingley |
| Split Ward Status | No |
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Pontefract South Elected Candidates
The latest matched ward election result for Pontefract South is from 2024. Craig, J. was recorded as elected, representing Labour.
Craig, J.
Labour
Craig, J. was elected as councillor for Pontefract South with 1925 votes.
All Candidates Running in Pontefract South
The candidate table shows the full 2024 ward contest for Pontefract South, including vote totals, calculated vote share, incumbent status and whether each candidate was elected. The table includes 3 candidates from 3 parties or groupings.
| Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Gender | Incumbent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Craig, J. | Labour | 1925 | 57.79% | Female | No | Elected |
| Hames, T. | Conservative | 1102 | 33.08% | Male | Yes | Not Elected |
| Watkins, O. | Green | 304 | 9.13% | Male | No | Not Elected |
Pontefract South Electorate Figures
Pontefract South had an electorate of 11,851 in 2024, with 0 ballots recorded and 28.11% turnout on the valid vote method.
Electorate
11851Ballots
Turnout
28.11Invalid Votes
Election Data Available
Election data is available for Pontefract South in 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2021. Historical rows are matched by ward code, so some years may be absent where boundaries or codes changed.
Pontefract South Election History
E05001456 has 5 matched election result rows in this dataset. The history table compares winners, seats, turnout, electorate and party vote totals for Pontefract South across the available years.
| Year | Winning candidates | Seats | Turnout | Electorate | Party votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Craig, J. | 1 | 28.11% | 11,851 | 3,331 |
| 2023 | Mayhew, B. | 1 | 28% | 11,834 | 3,313 |
| 2022 | Ayre G. | 1 | 32.2% | 11,890 | 3,834 |
| 2021 | Hames T. | 1 | 34.3% | 12,020 | 4,122 |
| 2021 | Hames T. | 1 | 34.3% | 12,020 | 4,122 |
Party Vote Trend
This chart tracks how the recorded party vote totals for Pontefract South have changed across 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2021.
Turnout Trend
This chart shows the turnout trend for Pontefract South, using the available ward-level election rows matched to E05001456.
2024 Party Performance
Labour recorded the highest party vote total in Pontefract South in 2024, with 1,925 votes. The figures below compare each party against the previous matched election year where available.
Labour
1,925+267 vs 2023Conservative
1,102-142 vs 2023Green
304+140 vs 2023Liberal Democrats
0-163 vs 2023Reform UK
0+0 vs 2023Independent
0+0 vs 2023Other
0-84 vs 2023Previous Winners
These previous winner rows show how representation in Pontefract South has changed across the historical election records currently linked to this ward code.
What council is Pontefract South in?
Pontefract South is in the Wakefield council area.
Which Westminster constituency is Pontefract South in?
Pontefract South is in the Pontefract, Castleford and Knottingley Westminster constituency.
What is the ward code for Pontefract South?
The official ward code for Pontefract South is E05001456.
Who won the latest election in Pontefract South?
Craig, J. was recorded as elected councillor for Pontefract South in the latest available election result.
Who stood as candidates in Pontefract South?
Craig, J., Hames, T., Watkins, O. stood as candidates in the latest available election result for Pontefract South.
What was turnout in Pontefract South?
0 ballots were cast in Pontefract South, with 28.11% valid-vote turnout in the latest available election result.
How did each party perform in Pontefract South?
Labour recorded the highest party vote total in Pontefract South in 2024, with 1,925 votes. The figures below compare each party against the previous matched election year where available.
How many people were registered to vote in Pontefract South?
11,851 people were registered to vote in Pontefract South in the latest available election result.
How many invalid votes were there in Pontefract South?
0 invalid votes were recorded in the latest available election result for Pontefract South.
