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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

WF95NH

Kinsley House Crescent

WF95ES

Gorton Street

S729BJ

Wood Street

WF94RB

Aston Chase

WF95JT

West Moor Road

WF94AZ

Bush Street

WF95HH

Kinsley Street

WF94BJ

Bellmont Crescent

S729DN

Slack Lane

S729BA

Brierley Road

WF94JG

Cottam Croft

WF95HD

Tombridge Crescent

WF94HY

Lowfield Crescent

WF95NF

Farm Lane

WF94LF

Lavender Court

WF94BE

Grove Lane

WF94EE

Highfield Place

WF94TS

Chester Court

S729DF

High Well Hill Lane

WF94FT

Aspen Court

WF94AY

Thomas Street

WF95LN

Station Road

S729FP

Haguewood Court

S729AN

High Street

WF94NS

Wortley Place

WF94SH

Hemsworth

WF95JJ

Chantry Croft

WF95BB

Ella Street

WF94AS

Kirkby Road

WF94EH

Gargrave Crescent

WF77DX

Pontefract Road

WF95JX

Briar Bank

WF94SF

Thornton Close

WF94PU

Barnsley Road

WF94JU

Marsh Lea Grove

WF94TP

Beck Rise

WF95FW

Fitzwilliam Street

S729BN

White Cross Gardens

WF94NH

Holgate Gardens

WF94PN

Vissitt Lane

WF94EP

Moorfield Crescent

WF95AU

Second Avenue

WF95BU

Holgate Terrace

WF94FN

Bank Row

S729AZ

Regent Street

WF94DR

Ponden Close

WF94BD

Grove Lane

WF95DY

Meadowfield Close

WF94FD

Grove Close

WF94AH

Cemetery Road

WF95JN

Greencroft

WF95FE

Viscount Street

WF94JA

Leybrook Croft

WF94QA

Mayfair Place

WF94HS

Meadow Croft

WF94BZ

Eastgate

WF94BS

Victoria Street

WF95DP

Newstead View

WF95FU

Hemsworth

WF94NY

Moorshutt Road

WF94UH

Conisborough Way

WF94PJ

Vissett Close

WF94DZ

Hillcrest

WF94JS

East Dale Close

WF94NE

Bullenshaw Road

WF94QE

Mount Avenue

WF94QP

Close Street

WF94TW

Grange Rise

WF94AU

George Street

WF94GB

Hemsworth

WF94QF

Cemetery Road

WF94AX

King Edward Street

WF95EB

Wakefield Road

WF95FG

Wakefield Road

S729BD

The Common

WF95BQ

Annie Street

WF95BS

Holgate View

WF94SP

Ringwood Way

WF94JQ

Valestone Avenue

WF95AZ

Hemsworth Lane

WF95NG

Wakefield Road

WF95DQ

Newstead Terrace

WF94DD

York Street

S729AU

Charles Street

WF94EJ

Moorfield Crescent

WF94SQ

Southmoor Road

WF94PR

Everdale Mount

WF94JE

Brookside

WF94JB

Grove Avenue

WF94UJ

Braithwaite Court

WF94PW

Hemsworth

WF95JP

Common Road

S729DL

Stone Court

WF94LN

Bullenshaw Road

WF94EU

Hawthorn Avenue

WF94PA

Roslyn Villas

WF94SE

Moortop Drive

WF94FW

Hawthorn Drive

S729EU

Southmoor Road

WF95HR

Wakefield Road

Data Sources

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