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About

Hemsworth ward covers a largely residential area on the southeastern edge of the city of Wakefield. The landscape is characterised by suburban housing estates and local retail parades that serve the community's daily needs. The ward includes the distinct neighbourhoods of Flanshaw and Wrenthorpe, which maintain their own local centres and identities. Open green spaces, including playing fields and smaller parks, are interspersed throughout the built environment.

A notable local landmark is the Hemsworth Water Park, a large former mining site transformed into a popular leisure area with lakes and walking paths. The ward's history is connected to the broader region's coal mining heritage, with former colliery sites now repurposed. Transport links are provided by several major roads that connect the area to Wakefield city centre and the M1 and M62 motorway networks.

Area overview

On average Hemsworth has very high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 112 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 24.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Hemsworth is £37,557 per year. There are 9 schools in Hemsworth: 7 primary (1 Outstanding and 5 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Hemsworth is home to around 15,925 people, with a population density of about 739.1 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
112
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
24.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Hemsworth Population
15,925
Population density
739.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
62.48(+44%)
Anti-social behaviour
20.97(+52%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.37(+46%)
Public order
10.93(+22%)
Shoplifting
9.61(+11%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
14,872
93.42%
Other White
486
3.05%
African
106
0.67%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
80
0.5%
White and Asian (mixed)
51
0.32%
Total population: 15,920

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
3,971
30.68%
Level 4 qualifications or above
2,348
18.14%
Level 3 (A level)
2,100
16.23%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,931
14.92%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,415
10.93%
Total 16+ residents: 12,942

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
2,146
30.94%
Owns with a mortgage
1,870
26.96%
Social rents from council
1,278
18.43%
Private landlord or letting agency
880
12.69%
Other social rented
560
8.07%
Total households: 6,936

Property prices in Hemsworth

Based on 191 recent sales, the median property price is £177,000 in Hemsworth area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £420,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Hemsworth 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 Hemsworth over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached53£270,000
Flats4£114,000
Semi-Detached75£175,000
Terraced59£125,000

10 years median price trend in Hemsworth

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

All postcodes in Hemsworth

S729DZ

Hemsworth

WF94HW

Rectory Garth

S729AG

Southgate

WF94RH

Riddings Close

S729AD

Chestnut Mews

WF94PF

Bronte Grove

WF91AZ

Royd Moor Lane

WF94SW

Cotswold Close

WF95DE

Wakefield Road

WF95LL

Pinefield Place

S729BW

Chestnut Drive

S729DA

Tun Lane

WF94BA

Kirkby Road

WF94FN

Bank Row

WF94JA

Leybrook Croft

WF94PY

Barnsley Road

WF94QL

Westfield Road

WF95HY

Springvale Rise

WF95JR

Common Road

WF94BX

Kirkby Road

WF94EX

Hawthorne Crescent

WF95FD

Prince Drive

S729AX

Nelson Street

S729FE

Rowan Lane

S729BT

New Street

WF94AZ

Bush Street

WF94LE

Wakefield Road

WF95NA

Bridge Court

S729BU

Main Street

S729DF

High Well Hill Lane

S729DN

Slack Lane

WF94AD

Holly Street

WF94AQ

Holly Bank

WF94JW

Station Road

WF94QZ

Barnsley Road

WF95HH

Kinsley Street

WF95LX

Romwood Close

WF94AF

Centre Street

WF94EZ

Marton Avenue

WF94JQ

Valestone Avenue

WF94PE

Clifton Street

WF95NE

Forester Close

S729DH

Church Lane

WF42HW

Newstead Lane

WF94HJ

Lime Tree Court

WF94JS

East Dale Close

WF94PJ

Vissett Close

WF94RJ

Burntwood Bank

WF94RR

Ashfield Road

WF94TJ

Oak Tree Grove

WF94UD

Conisborough Way

WF95EG

New Street

WF95NF

Farm Lane

S729DQ

High Well Hill Lane

WF94ET

Beechwood Crescent

WF94LP

Market Street

WF94RE

Norwood Road

WF95AA

Wentworth Terrace

WF95FN

Pitt Close

WF95JJ

Chantry Croft

S729AR

Regent Crescent

WF94FR

Sandygate Lane

WF94HQ

Meadow Rise

WF94NG

Holgate Crescent

WF94PW

Hemsworth

S729DD

Tun Lane

WF94AU

George Street

WF94DE

Kirkby Road

WF94DP

Highfield Road

WF94SN

Chiltern Court

WF94SY

Marsden Mews

WF95DR

Albion Street

WF95HB

Tombridge Crescent

WF95JX

Briar Bank

S729BS

Main Street

WF94AJ

Hazelwood Gardens

WF94LA

Market Street

WF94LY

Southmoor Road

WF94NE

Bullenshaw Road

WF95DP

Newstead View

WF95LR

Royd Moor Lane

WF94BL

Grove Avenue

WF94HA

Gargrave Place

WF94NS

Wortley Place

WF94WX

Hemsworth

WF95AP

Wakefield Road

WF95JY

West Moor Road

S729BN

White Cross Gardens

WF94LQ

Cross Hill

WF94LZ

Southmoor Road

WF94TW

Grange Rise

WF95DG

Newstead Drive

WF95JE

Wakefield Road

WF94FJ

Cross Street

WF94GD

Hemsworth

WF94HY

Lowfield Crescent

WF94TS

Chester Court

WF95AY

Garmil Head Lane

WF95BX

Wakefield Road

WF95LU

Spring Close

Data Sources

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