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Hemsworth Town

England / Yorkshire and The Humber / Wakefield / Hemsworth Town

About

Hemsworth is a small town in the Wakefield district of West Yorkshire. It is located around 10 miles southeast of Wakefield city centre and has a mix of residential and commercial areas. The town is surrounded by green spaces, including parks and farmland, providing a semi-rural feel. Local amenities include shops, schools, and leisure facilities, catering to everyday needs.

The area has strong transport links, with the A628 and A6195 roads connecting it to nearby towns. Hemsworth Water Park is a notable local attraction, offering walking trails and outdoor activities. The town has a mix of older terraced housing and newer developments, reflecting its industrial past and gradual growth. Community events and markets are held regularly, adding to its local character.

Area overview

On average Hemsworth Town has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 130 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 23.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Hemsworth Town is £33,400 per year. There are 6 schools in Hemsworth Town: 4 primary (1 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
130
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
23.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Hemsworth Town

Based on 98 recent sales, the median property price is £176,000 in Hemsworth Town area, with individual transactions ranging from £46,000 up to £377,500.

By property type (last year):
TypeSalesMedian
Detached26£266,500
Flats5£100,000
Semi-Detached34£186,000
Terraced33£125,000

10 years price trend in Hemsworth Town

All postcodes in Hemsworth Town

WF91AZ

Royd Moor Lane

WF94BX

Hague Terrace

WF94EX

Hawthorne Crescent

WF94SW

Cotswold Close

WF94LE

Rectory Garth

WF94AZ

Bush Street

WF94BA

Baylee Street

WF94JA

Leybrook Croft

WF94PY

Barnsley Road

WF94QL

West Street

WF95HY

Springvale Rise

WF94AD

Holly Street

WF94AF

Centre Street

WF94AQ

Rectory Garth

WF94EZ

Marton Avenue

WF94JQ

Valestone Avenue

WF94JW

Conisborough Way

WF94PE

Clifton Street

WF94QZ

Barnsley Road

WF94LP

Market Street

WF94ET

Beechwood Crescent

WF94HJ

Lime Tree Court

WF94JS

East Dale Close

WF94RE

Nor Wood Road

WF94RJ

Burntwood Bank

WF94RR

Ashfield Road

WF94TJ

Oak Tree Grove

WF94UD

Conisborough Way

WF94AU

Hemsworth Town

WF94DE

Hemsworth Road

WF94DP

Highfield Road

WF94HQ

Meadow Rise

WF94SN

Chiltern Court

WF94SY

Marsden Mews

WF94LA

Market Street

WF94AJ

Hazelwood Gardens

WF94BL

Grove Avenue

WF94HA

Gargrave Place

WF94LY

Southmoor Road

WF94NE

Bullenshaw Road

WF94WX

Hemsworth Town

WF95LR

Royd Moor Lane

WF94GD

Hemsworth Town

WF94HY

Lowfield Crescent

WF94LQ

Cross Hill

WF94LZ

Southmoor Road

WF94TS

Chester Court

WF94TW

Grange Rise

WF94NY

Moorshutt Road

WF94LB

Market Street

WF94DT

Lilley Street

WF94AS

Bush Street

WF94BT

Bellmont Crescent

WF94RX

Ferndale Place

WF94AG

Lodge Street

WF94DU

Moulton Chase

WF94EG

Highfield Road

WF94LJ

Highfield Road

WF94PA

Moorshutt Road

WF94SP

Bredon Close

WF94TQ

Elizabeth Court

WF94TU

Hemsworth Town

WF94JJ

Cottam Croft

WF94JT

Lowfield Road

WF94JX

Plimsoll Street

WF94RP

Ashfield Road

WF94RU

Craven Road

WF94UH

Conisborough Way

S729EU

Southmoor Road

WF94AH

Cemetery Road

WF94BB

Grove Lane

WF94DA

The Haverlands

WF94DY

Newton Grange

WF94DZ

Highfield Road

WF94ER

Grange View

WF94HD

Beechwood Crescent

WF94JG

Cottam Croft

WF94NB

Rectory Garth

WF94RF

Nor Wood Road

WF94TP

Beck Rise

WF94FX

Hemsworth Town

WF94BS

Victoria Street

WF94SZ

Aston Chase

WF94TL

Grangeway

WF94YR

Hemsworth Town

WF95HT

Hereford Close

WF94RW

Ashfield Road

WF95HZ

Springvale Rise

WF94BP

Grove Avenue

WF94EN

Cherry Garth

WF94FD

Grove Close

WF94HE

Meadow Rise

WF94NZ

Holgate Gardens

WF94RD

Farringdon Close

WF94RQ

Whin Close

WF94SL

Chiltern Court

WF94TX

Kirkby Road

WF94JF

Elm Road

WF94NA

Meadow Croft

WF94AB

Rectory Garth

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.