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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 83 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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
83
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
48.1(+11%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.13(-26%)
Vehicle crime
7.34(+32%)
Other theft
6.08(-9%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.7(-33%)
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

Based on 70 recent sales, the median property price is £191,500 in Airedale area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,782 up to £500,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Airedale over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached16£267,250
Flats2£94,500
Semi-Detached44£185,000
Terraced8£142,750

10 years median price trend in Airedale

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Airedale.

All postcodes in Airedale

WF103TE

Redhill Drive

WF103UB

Aire Valley Mount

WF103BD

Ruskin Drive

WF103DT

Wharfe Way

WF103EW

Fryston Road

WF103QB

Linden Close

WF103ER

Fryston Road

WF103FL

Stansfield Close

WF104DF

The Crescent

WF103PB

Gypsy Lane

WF103DF

Queens Park Drive

WF103HS

Sheepwalk Lane

WF103JL

Fryston Road

WF103JN

The Mount

WF103PE

Gypsy Lane

WF103PJ

St Ives Crescent

WF103RL

Beech Gardens

WF103EG

Hastings Crescent

WF103PF

Acacia Drive

WF103PN

Gypsy Court

WF104SS

Healdfield Road

WF104ST

Meadow Way

WF103DE

Queens Park Drive

WF103EH

Kings Avenue

WF103QS

Hillcrest Close

WF103RB

Elm Gardens

WF103QD

Acacia Drive

WF103BB

Ruskin Drive

WF103JG

Wheatcroft

WF103JR

Crewe Road

WF103RG

Davis Avenue

WF103TT

Eliots Close

WF103JF

Henson Grove

WF104JZ

Moor View Close

WF103QA

Spittal Hardwick Lane

WF104SX

Hilltop Close

WF103AD

Redhill Road

WF103AP

Queens Park Drive

WF103EN

Hastings Crescent

WF103AY

Newton Drive

WF103AZ

Hopwood Grove

WF103HY

Andersen Court

WF103QH

Sheepwalk Lane

WF103FE

Glaston Road

WF103JP

Park Crescent

WF103QN

Hillcrest Drive

WF103RF

Davis Avenue

WF103PU

Fitzgerald Close

WF103QF

Poplar Avenue

WF104SW

Greenacres Drive

WF103AN

Redhill Drive

WF103DU

Humber Close

WF103EX

Kershaw Avenue

WF103PG

Acacia Close

WF103DJ

Foss Walk

WF103ED

Airedale Road

WF103JD

Fryston Road

WF103HE

Shakespeare Crescent

WF103PZ

Spittal Hardwick Lane

WF103QG

Sheepwalk Lane

WF103UD

Orchard Hill

WF103QQ

Sheepwalk Lane

WF104QG

Redhill Avenue

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.