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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

S729AW

Elizabeth Avenue

WF94AX

King Edward Street

WF94BQ

Grove Terrace

WF94FS

Sandygate Lane

WF94RL

Greenfield Road

WF94UJ

Braithwaite Court

WF95DJ

Sunny Bank

WF95DL

Lynwood Crescent

WF95FU

Hemsworth

WF95JT

West Moor Road

S729BH

Havercroft Rise

WF91BA

Royd Moor Lane

WF94EB

Highfield Road

WF94LW

Market Street

WF95AX

Newstead Lane

WF95HE

Tombridge Crescent

WF95LH

Woodlands Crescent

WF94AT

South Street

WF94EW

Cherry Garth

WF94PD

Sycamore Road

WF94SR

Morvern Meadows

WF94SX

Hollygarth Court

WF95BS

Holgate View

WF95FP

Stope Avenue

S729DP

Slack Lane

WF94BE

Grove Lane

WF94EU

Hawthorn Avenue

WF94HF

Hollins Mount

WF94HZ

Ringwood Way

WF94NP

Brettegate

WF94RY

Rosehill Avenue

WF95DU

Farm Lane

WF95LB

Brownhill Crescent

S729DS

Kirkgate Lane

WF94AR

Hemsworth

WF94EE

Highfield Place

WF94FF

Rustic Drive

WF94FL

Keepers Rise

WF94FP

Colliery Drive

WF95AZ

Hemsworth Lane

WF95FG

Wakefield Road

WF95HP

North Walk

WF95JL

Chantry Croft

S729AL

Wood Street

S729DE

Westoff Lane

WF94BG

Grove Place

WF94JN

Lowfield Road

WF94SB

Craven Road

WF94ST

Bredon Close

WF95FQ

Hemsworth

WF94AP

Union Street

WF94EA

Highfield Road

WF94EH

Gargrave Crescent

WF94LR

Market Street

WF94QG

Westfield Road

WF95BL

Hill Top Close

WF95DZ

Sunnyfield Drive

WF95FE

Viscount Street

WF94EQ

Moorfield Crescent

WF94SQ

Southmoor Road

WF94TA

Dale View

WF94TB

Dale View

WF95HQ

Longsight Terrace

WF94DR

Ponden Close

WF94GB

Hemsworth

WF94RA

The Old Orchard

WF94SA

Craven Road

WF95EN

Kings Court

WF77BL

Bracken Hill

WF94BZ

Eastgate

WF94PH

Melbourne Villas

WF94QX

Barnsley Road

WF95DS

Newstead Grove

WF95EB

Wakefield Road

WF95FA

Fitzwilliam Street

WF95HR

Wakefield Road

WF95HX

Sussex Close

WF95LF

Milton Drive

WF94AL

Springwell Court

WF94BD

Grove Lane

WF94FB

Highfield Place

WF94JH

Ridgestone Avenue

WF94JU

Marsh Lea Grove

WF94RB

Aston Chase

WF94RN

Ashfield Road

WF95AT

Central Avenue

WF95BN

Ashwood Mount

WF95LN

Station Road

WF95NB

Kinsley House Crescent

WF94AY

Thomas Street

WF94ES

Beechwood Mount

WF94HN

Station Road

WF94QJ

Regent Street

WF95AL

Newstead Crescent

WF95BG

First Avenue

WF95DH

Newstead Terrace

WF95DN

Newall Crescent

WF95FJ

Earl Street

WF95FW

Fitzwilliam Street

WF95HG

Tombridge Crescent

Data Sources

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