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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 107 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
107
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
60.41(+37%)
Anti-social behaviour
20.66(+45%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.99(+28%)
Public order
9.86(+12%)
Shoplifting
8.67(-1%)
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 195 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 in Hemsworth area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £715,000.

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, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Hemsworth over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached50£266,500£2,590
Flats4£95,750£1,574
Semi-Detached83£175,000£2,135
Terraced58£130,000£1,585

10 years median price trend in Hemsworth

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

All postcodes in Hemsworth

WF94NJ

Westgate

WF95HY

Springvale Rise

WF94FE

Ryder Mews

WF95NQ

Grace Court

WF95EY

Wakefield Road

WF94HX

Eaton Place

WF94BH

Little Hemsworth

WF94RS

Willow Drive

WF94TH

Windsor Road

WF94RA

The Old Orchard

WF94HF

Hollins Mount

WF95BD

Ella Street

WF95BH

Siward Street

WF94JT

Lowfield Road

WF95HF

Tombridge Crescent

WF94NB

Rectory Garth

WF95LA

Brownhill Crescent

WF95BZ

Wentworth Terrace

S729DJ

Braemar Rise

S729DA

Tun Lane

WF95DX

Farmfield Drive

WF95LE

Morris Close

WF95JE

Wakefield Road

WF94RF

Norwood Road

WF95DR

Albion Street

WF94PE

Clifton Street

S729BY

George Street

S729BZ

Tun Lane

WF94DY

Newton Grange

WF94JD

Elm Road

WF95DG

Newstead Drive

WF95LW

Pontefract Road

WF95NE

Forester Close

WF94RU

Rosehill Avenue

WF94UD

Conisborough Way

S729BT

New Street

S729DW

Felkirk Cottages

WF94HL

Highfield Road

WF95HG

Tombridge Crescent

WF94TT

The Oaklands

S729AH

High Street

S729AA

Main Street

WF94FP

Colliery Drive

WF95EE

Hemsworth

WF95JH

Chantry Croft

WF94AR

Hemsworth

WF94SN

Chiltern Court

S729DH

Church Lane

WF94LX

Southmoor Road

WF94QY

Old Mill Close

WF94TD

Oakwood Drive

S729AE

High Street

WF95BT

Holgate Avenue

WF95HN

Waterpark View

WF94TN

Hall Close

WF95HQ

Longsight Terrace

WF94UE

Elsham Fold

WF94LY

Southmoor Road

WF94JW

Station Road

WF94RG

Norwood Road

WF94PX

Pear Tree Lane

WF94PL

Robin Lane

WF94RY

Rosehill Avenue

WF95LL

Pinefield Place

WF94NZ

James Court

WF95LD

Brownhill Crescent

S729BP

Main Street

S729BG

Main Street

WF94PZ

Westfield Road

WF94QL

Westfield Road

WF95BN

Ashwood Mount

WF94QZ

Barnsley Road

WF95AL

Newstead Crescent

WF94PF

Bronte Grove

S729BU

Main Street

WF94TQ

Elizabeth Court

WF94TA

Dale View

WF95BE

First Avenue

WF94DF

Hague Crescent

WF94HR

Station Road

WF94SU

Lindale Grove

WF95LS

Oakdale Road

WF94HP

Market Street

WF94NR

Brettegate

WF94JF

Elm Road

WF95EJ

Fitzwilliam Street

WF94RR

Ashfield Road

S729FD

Bramble Road

WF94TX

Oaklands Terrace

S729FE

Rowan Lane

WF94AL

Springwell Court

WF95BG

First Avenue

WF95LG

Fieldside Road

S729DD

Tun Lane

WF95BY

Hill Top

WF94QJ

Regent Street

WF94QW

St Helens Avenue

WF94JH

Ridgestone Avenue

WF95AP

Wakefield Road

WF95JW

Oakwell Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.