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Alverthorpe & Flanshaw

About

Alverthorpe & Flanshaw is a residential area in Wakefield, located to the west of the city center. The neighborhood features a mix of housing, including terraced homes, semi-detached properties, and some modern developments. Green spaces like Alverthorpe Park provide recreational areas for residents, with playgrounds and sports facilities. Local amenities include shops, schools, and pubs, catering to everyday needs.

The area has good transport links, with easy access to Wakefield city center and nearby towns via major roads like the A638. Flanshaw is known for its industrial heritage, with former mills and factories reflecting its historical role in the local economy. The community has a quiet, suburban feel, with a blend of long-term residents and newer families moving into the area.

Area overview

On average Alverthorpe & Flanshaw has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 113 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 22.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Alverthorpe & Flanshaw is £39,800 per year. There are 4 schools in Alverthorpe & Flanshaw: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate

8/10

Crimes per 1k residents

113

Deprivation level

7/10

Income level

6/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Alverthorpe & Flanshaw Population

10,050

Population density

2,571.5 per km²

Demographics

British

8,056

80.14%

Pakistani

674

6.71%

Other White

550

5.47%

African

160

1.59%

Other

141

1.4%

Total population: 10,052

Housing

Owns with a mortgage

1,417

34.19%

Owns outright

1,046

25.24%

Social rents from council

708

17.08%

Private landlord or letting agency

571

13.78%

Other social rented

303

7.31%

Total households: 4,144

Property prices in Alverthorpe & Flanshaw

Based on 94 recent sales, the median property price is £209,500 in Alverthorpe & Flanshaw area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £575,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 Alverthorpe & Flanshaw over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	18	£282,500	£186,625	£256,238	£331,250	£456,000
Flats	5	£110,000	£110,000	£110,000	£120,000	£120,000
Semi-Detached	34	£220,000	£112,900	£192,500	£268,125	£337,000
Terraced	37	£150,000	£104,100	£125,000	£185,000	£232,600

10 years median price trend in Alverthorpe & Flanshaw

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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