Area360 logo

Find postcode

Hemsworth

Interactive map displaying Hemsworth

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 186 recent sales, the median property price is £177,750 in Hemsworth area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 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, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Hemsworth over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats4£114,000
Detached50£262,500
Semi-Detached74£175,000
Terraced58£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

WF94BT

Bellmont Crescent

WF94NY

Moorshutt Road

WF94LB

Market Street

WF94AG

Lodge Street

WF94DU

Moulton Chase

WF94EG

Moorshutt Road

WF94PA

Roslyn Villas

WF94SP

Ringwood Way

WF94TQ

Elizabeth Court

WF95BB

Ella Street

WF94LJ

Highfield Road

WF94TU

Hemsworth

S729AH

High Street

WF94JJ

Cottam Croft

WF94JT

Lowfield Road

WF94JX

Bank Street

WF94QN

West Street

WF94RP

Ashfield Road

WF94RU

Rosehill Avenue

WF94UH

Conisborough Way

WF95AJ

Wakefield Road

WF95BJ

Ashwood Court

WF95DB

Railway Terrace

WF95DX

Farmfield Drive

WF95LY

Cherry Tree Close

WF94PN

Vissitt Lane

WF95FT

Hemsworth

S729BA

Brierley Road

S729BE

Brierley Road

S729FD

Bramble Road

WF94AH

Cemetery Road

WF94BB

Grove Lane

WF94DA

The Haverlands

WF94DY

Newton Grange

WF94DZ

Hillcrest

WF94ER

Grange View

WF94HD

Beechwood Crescent

WF94JG

Cottam Croft

WF94NB

Rectory Garth

WF94PQ

Barnsley Road

WF94PR

Everdale Mount

WF94RF

Norwood Road

WF94TP

Beck Rise

WF94TZ

Alpine View

WF95JN

Greencroft

S729EU

Southmoor Road

S729AN

High Street

S729BD

The Common

S729FP

Haguewood Court

WF94BS

Victoria Street

WF94FX

Oak Tree Lane

WF94SZ

Longworth Road

WF94TL

Grangeway

WF95AS

Catherine Street

WF95DQ

Newstead Terrace

WF95EH

Wakefield Road

WF95EW

Ings Road

WF95HT

Hereford Close

WF95LP

Silverwood Way

WF94YR

Hemsworth

S729DL

Stone Court

WF94PP

Robin Lane

WF94RW

Ashfield Road

WF95HZ

Springvale Rise

WF95JA

Wakefield Road

WF95JF

Wakefield Road

WF95EJ

Fitzwilliam Street

WF95EZ

Carr Lane

S729AT

Regent Street

S729DW

Felkirk Cottages

S729FH

The Parks

WF94BP

Victoria Street

WF94EN

Moorfield Crescent

WF94FD

Grove Close

WF94HE

Meadow Rise

WF94NZ

James Court

WF94RD

Farringdon Close

WF94RQ

Whin Close

WF94SL

Pennine Way

WF94TX

Oaklands Terrace

WF95BH

Siward Street

WF95BZ

Wentworth Terrace

WF95FB

Baron Way

WF95NP

Grace Close

S729AP

Anne Crescent

S729AY

West Street

WF94AB

Wakefield Road

WF94AE

Holly Bank

WF94BJ

Bellmont Crescent

WF94DB

Hague Terrace

WF94EJ

Moorfield Crescent

WF94HB

Mill View

WF94HT

Lowfield Road

WF94HU

Cottam Croft

WF94JF

Elm Road

WF94NA

Southmoor Road

WF94NH

Holgate Gardens

WF94QP

Close Street

WF94QW

St Helens Avenue

WF94SF

Thornton Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.