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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

WF95AR

Central Avenue

WF94AJ

Hazelwood Gardens

WF94BQ

Grove Terrace

WF95LT

Elm Crescent

WF94ED

Marton Avenue

WF94SG

Penlington Close

WF95BA

Second Avenue

WF94GD

Woodlands Place

WF95EA

Wakefield Road

WF94SJ

Church Close

WF94BU

Kirkby Road

WF94HQ

Meadow Rise

WF95LJ

Woodlands Crescent

WF94AB

Wakefield Road

WF94FY

Hemsworth

WF95FT

Hemsworth

WF94HN

Station Road

WF94QN

West Street

WF95ED

Ford Street

WF94PD

Sycamore Road

WF95DE

Wakefield Road

WF95LH

Woodlands Crescent

WF94LT

Southmoor Road

WF95BL

Hill Top Close

WF91AZ

Royd Moor Lane

WF94JN

Lowfield Road

WF95JR

Common Road

WF94DE

Kirkby Road

WF95HE

Tombridge Crescent

WF95JA

Wakefield Road

WF95JY

West Moor Road

WF94NN

Wortley Place

WF95EL

Park View

WF95NL

Jubilee Court

WF94BG

Grove Place

WF94DU

Moulton Chase

WF95DH

Newstead Terrace

WF94PS

Meadow Close

WF94NP

Brettegate

WF95LB

Brownhill Crescent

WF94QG

Westfield Road

WF95FA

Fitzwilliam Street

WF94BB

Grove Lane

WF94LR

Market Street

WF94PH

Melbourne Villas

WF94TR

Park Crest

WF94RE

Norwood Road

WF94RD

Farringdon Close

S729DQ

High Well Hill Lane

WF77BL

Bracken Hill

WF95HJ

Vale Road

WF94PP

Robin Lane

WF94NG

Holgate Crescent

WF94FA

Oakland Place

WF95LY

Cherry Tree Close

WF95DA

Railway Terrace

WF94TJ

Oak Tree Grove

WF95AN

Wakefield Road

WF94LJ

Highfield Road

WF94RX

Rosehill Avenue

WF91BA

Royd Moor Lane

WF94BL

Grove Avenue

WF94NQ

Holgate Gardens

WF94PB

Moorshutt Road

WF94EN

Moorfield Crescent

WF94RZ

Ferndale Place

WF94LE

Wakefield Road

WF94FR

Sandygate Lane

WF94HA

Gargrave Place

WF94NW

Lacy Street

S729AL

Wood Street

WF95HZ

Springvale Rise

WF94YS

Hemsworth

WF94ET

Beechwood Crescent

WF95HT

Hereford Close

WF94RH

Riddings Close

S729DU

Manor Croft

WF95DU

Farm Lane

S729BE

Brierley Road

WF94NT

Barnsley Road

S729DT

Manor Drive

WF94LS

Lavender Way

WF95FF

Sharp Way

WF95EF

Ings Mews

WF94PQ

Barnsley Road

WF95DN

Newall Crescent

WF94QH

Westcroft Road

WF95AA

Wentworth Terrace

WF94NA

Southmoor Road

WF94LP

Market Street

WF94HU

Cottam Croft

WF94PG

Barnsley Road

WF94SA

Craven Road

WF94EQ

Moorfield Crescent

WF95HX

Sussex Close

WF95HB

Tombridge Crescent

S729FQ

Downs House Close

WF94BP

Victoria Street

WF94RW

Ashfield Road

S729DS

Kirkgate Lane

Data Sources

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