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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 188 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
Detached52£270,000
Flats4£114,000
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

WF94FD

Grove Close

WF94NZ

James Court

WF94RD

Farringdon Close

WF94TX

Oaklands Terrace

WF95BZ

Wentworth Terrace

WF95FB

Baron Way

S729AP

Anne Crescent

WF94JF

Elm Road

WF94NA

Meadow Croft

WF94AB

Wakefield Road

WF94AE

Holly Bank

WF94BJ

Bellmont Crescent

WF94DB

Hague Terrace

WF94HT

Lowfield Road

WF94HU

Cottam Croft

WF94NH

Holgate Gardens

WF94SF

Thornton Close

WF94TG

Hilmian Way

WF95JQ

Carrgate

WF94DQ

Kirkbygate

WF94ED

Marton Avenue

WF94EL

Moorfield Place

WF94FT

Aspen Court

WF94LL

Hamel Rise

WF94RT

Carlton Close

WF95BT

Holgate Avenue

WF95JB

Hoyle Mill Road

WF94EP

Moorfield Crescent

WF94FY

Hemsworth

WF94JR

Wood Moor Road

WF94PZ

Westfield Road

WF95HF

Tombridge Crescent

WF95LD

Brownhill Crescent

WF95NG

Wakefield Road

S729AA

Main Street

S729AF

Northgate

S729DR

Kirkgate Lane

WF94PG

Barnsley Road

WF94PL

Robin Lane

WF94SH

Hemsworth

WF95DT

Newstead Avenue

WF95HS

Springvale Rise

WF95JH

Chantry Croft

WF94HP

Market Street

WF94HS

Meadow Croft

WF94LT

Southmoor Road

WF95LJ

Woodlands Crescent

WF95LZ

Willow Walk

WF95DF

Newstead Mount

WF77DX

Pontefract Road

WF94HH

Rill Court

WF95HN

Waterpark View

WF95LQ

Redland Crescent

WF94HX

Eaton Place

WF94NL

Lacy Street

WF95BD

Ella Street

WF95BU

Holgate Terrace

WF95HA

Tombridge Crescent

WF95HJ

Vale Road

S729DJ

Braemar Rise

S729BJ

Wood Street

WF94HR

Station Road

WF95DD

Railway Terrace

S729AZ

Regent Street

S729BX

George Street

WF94PS

Meadow Close

WF94QQ

Regent Street

WF94TF

Chestnut Grove

WF95AW

First Avenue

WF95EY

Wakefield Road

WF95JS

Briar Bank

WF95LA

Brownhill Crescent

S729DU

Manor Croft

S729BY

George Street

WF94DD

York Street

WF94DX

Newby Court

WF94FE

Ryder Mews

WF94LX

Southmoor Road

WF94PB

Moorshutt Road

WF94SE

Moortop Drive

WF94SS

Cheviot Close

WF94TD

Oakwood Drive

WF95LG

Fieldside Road

S729BQ

Orchard Drive

WF94NQ

Holgate Gardens

WF94SU

Lindale Grove

WF94TH

Windsor Road

WF94UA

Alpine Court

WF95BY

Hill Top

WF95FH

Duke Street

WF95JW

Oakwell Road

S729AB

Main Street

S729AE

High Street

WF94BU

Kirkby Road

WF94LN

Bullenshaw Road

WF95BE

First Avenue

WF95ED

Ford Street

WF95HD

Tombridge Crescent

WF95JD

Wakefield Road

WF95JP

Common Road

Data Sources

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