On average Hemsworth has very high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 107 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. Approximately 24.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Hemsworth is £37,555 per year. The median sale price in Hemsworth is £175,000 (around £196 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £135,500 and £223,125. There are 8 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.
Based on 179 recent sales, the median property price is £175,000 (about £196 per square foot) in Hemsworth area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £715,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 42 | £276,250 | £249 |
| Semi-Detached | 72 | £176,250 | £199 |
| Terraced | 57 | £130,000 | £149 |
| Flats | 8 | £97,500 | £146 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £176,000 | £81,498 | £110,995 | £71,000 |
| 2017 | £175,000 | £59,250 | £119,995 | £74,500 |
| 2018 | £182,000 | £61,000 | £119,995 | £81,500 |
| 2019 | £190,000 | £76,000 | £122,500 | £79,000 |
| 2020 | £209,500 | £64,000 | £140,000 | £90,000 |
| 2021 | £236,000 | £76,500 | £155,498 | £105,000 |
| 2022 | £252,500 | £86,625 | £161,000 | £112,500 |
| 2023 | £313,000 | £100,000 | £165,000 | £122,500 |
| 2024 | £237,500 | £82,500 | £172,000 | £120,000 |
| 2025 | £270,000 | £108,000 | £180,000 | £125,000 |
| 2026 | £266,000 | £95,000 | £180,000 | £131,800 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £157 | £119 | £113 | £89 |
| 2017 | £144 | £108 | £148 | £86 |
| 2018 | £174 | £86 | £147 | £88 |
| 2019 | £176 | £109 | £137 | £94 |
| 2020 | £184 | £116 | £155 | £102 |
| 2021 | £219 | £114 | £171 | £116 |
| 2022 | £238 | £148 | £177 | £127 |
| 2023 | £237 | £155 | £184 | £142 |
| 2024 | £258 | £159 | £198 | £135 |
| 2025 | £239 | £145 | £199 | £143 |
| 2026 | £246 | £147 | £212 | £151 |
Annual council tax rates for Wakefield district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected councillors for Hemsworth ward.
Laura Jones
Hemsworth - Elected 2 May 2024
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Southmoor Road
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Wakefield Road
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East Street
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Grange View
WF94EW
Cherry Garth
WF94EL
Moorfield Place
WF95AX
Newstead Lane
WF94EA
Highfield Road
WF94FQ
Miners Lane
WF94DQ
Kirkbygate
WF94SX
Hollygarth Court
WF94SL
Pennine Way
WF95LF
Milton Drive
WF94DX
Newby Court
WF94HG
Hollins Mount
WF95HS
Springvale Rise
WF94FG
Grove Way
WF94FB
Highfield Place
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Lodge Street
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Lime Tree Court
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James Street
WF94LA
Market Street
S729AT
Regent Street
WF94TB
Dale View
WF94FH
Melbourne Court
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Market Street
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Regent Street
WF94EY
Gargrave Crescent
WF94HW
Rectory Garth
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Lotherton Road
WF95NJ
Lane Ends Close
S729AF
Northgate
WF95LU
Spring Close
WF94FX
Oak Tree Lane
WF94JX
Bank Street
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Hemsworth
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Pitt Close
WF95FB
Baron Way
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Hawthorne Crescent
WF95EZ
Carr Lane
WF94TL
Grangeway
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Tombridge Crescent
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Hamel Rise
WF95AJ
Wakefield Road
WF95FQ
Hemsworth
WF94DA
The Haverlands
S729AP
Anne Crescent
WF94LW
Market Street
WF95NA
Bridge Court
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Briar Bank
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Chestnut Mews
WF94JL
Springstone Avenue
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Wakefield Road
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Centre Street
WF94BY
Springfield Avenue
WF94HH
Rill Court
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Alpine Court
WF94SZ
Longworth Road
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Main Street
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Cross Street
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Cross Hill
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Ashfield Road
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Northgate
WF95DT
Newstead Avenue
WF95AY
Garmil Head Lane
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Moorshutt Road
WF94UN
Ebberton Close
WF94HD
Beechwood Crescent
WF94JJ
Cottam Croft
WF94RQ
Whin Close
WF95LX
Romwood Close
S729BF
Ryecroft Farm Close
WF94AP
Union Street
WF95DW
Newstead View
S729DP
Slack Lane
WF94AD
Holly Street
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Southmoor Road
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Royd Moor Lane
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Lacy Street
WF94BA
Kirkby Road
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Redland Crescent
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Silverwood Way
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Wakefield Road