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About

Airedale is a residential area located in the southeast of Wakefield, near the border with Pontefract. It is primarily composed of housing estates built in the mid-20th century, featuring a mix of semi-detached and terraced homes. The layout is functional, with local shops and services concentrated along Airedale Road. The area is bordered by open farmland to the east, providing a contrast to the built-up residential streets.

A key community facility is the Airedale Library, which serves as a local hub. The area is connected to central Wakefield and surrounding towns via several bus routes. Airedale is situated close to the former Airedale Colliery site, a nod to the area's historical links to the mining industry. The nearby Airedale Park offers green space for recreation amidst the housing.

Area overview

On average Airedale has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 93 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 18% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. Approximately 28.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Airedale is £40,810 per year. There are 4 schools in Airedale: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Airedale is home to around 7,901 people, with a population density of about 2,927.6 per km².

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
93
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
28.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Airedale Population
7,901
Population density
2,927.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
52.02(+18%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.64(-19%)
Vehicle crime
9.75(+73%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.96(-19%)
Public order
6.33(-28%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,376
93.36%
Other White
293
3.71%
African
63
0.8%
White and Asian (mixed)
29
0.37%
Other Asian
18
0.23%
Total population: 7,901

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,900
29.88%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,164
18.31%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,000
15.73%
Level 3 (A level)
915
14.39%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
740
11.64%
Total 16+ residents: 6,358

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,125
34.39%
Owns with a mortgage
928
28.37%
Social rents from council
715
21.86%
Other social rented
239
7.31%
Private landlord or letting agency
200
6.11%
Total households: 3,271

Property prices in Airedale

Median price£193,500
Price per sq ft£232
Sales (last 12 months)77
Typical range (middle 50%)£150K – £235K

Based on 77 recent sales, the median property price is £193,500 (about £232 per square foot) in Airedale area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,782 up to £550,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Airedale over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached19£295,000£288
Semi-Detached50£185,000£206
Terraced7£140,000£179
Flats1£96,000£149

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Airedale

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Airedale.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£178,500£119,000£123,000
2017£190,000£125,000£102,500
2018£178,000£115,250£93,000
2019£190,000£128,250£97,500
2020£218,000£130,000£120,000
2021£210,000£152,000£125,000
2022£239,975£148,500£155,000
2023£280,000£188,500£140,000
2024£275,000£162,000£145,000
2025£277,500£185,000£140,000
2026£365,000£187,500£160,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Airedale.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Airedale.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£173£132£145
2017£189£149£179
2018£188£150£120
2019£206£161£105
2020£217£163£125
2021£239£188£149
2022£243£160£188
2023£249£223£179
2024£263£184£162
2025£260£207£163
2026£282£236£179
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Airedale.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Airedale in the last year.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.