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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

S729BB

East Street

WF94ER

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

WF94AG

Lodge Street

WF94HJ

Lime Tree Court

S729AJ

James Street

WF94LA

Market Street

S729AT

Regent Street

WF94TB

Dale View

WF94FH

Melbourne Court

WF94JY

Market Street

WF94QQ

Regent Street

WF94EY

Gargrave Crescent

WF94HW

Rectory Garth

WF94UF

Lotherton Road

WF95NJ

Lane Ends Close

S729AF

Northgate

WF95LU

Spring Close

WF94FX

Oak Tree Lane

WF94JX

Bank Street

WF94YR

Hemsworth

WF95FN

Pitt Close

WF95FB

Baron Way

WF94EX

Hawthorne Crescent

WF95EZ

Carr Lane

WF94TL

Grangeway

WF95HA

Tombridge Crescent

WF94LL

Hamel Rise

WF95AJ

Wakefield Road

WF95FQ

Hemsworth

WF94DA

The Haverlands

S729AP

Anne Crescent

WF94LW

Market Street

WF94WX

Hemsworth

WF95NA

Bridge Court

WF95JS

Briar Bank

S729AD

Chestnut Mews

WF94JL

Springstone Avenue

WF95JF

Wakefield Road

WF94AF

Centre Street

WF94BY

Springfield Avenue

WF94HH

Rill Court

WF94UA

Alpine Court

WF94SZ

Longworth Road

S729BS

Main Street

WF94FJ

Cross Street

WF94LD

Cross Hill

WF94RP

Ashfield Road

S729AQ

Northgate

WF95DT

Newstead Avenue

WF95AY

Garmil Head Lane

WF94EG

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

WF94LZ

Southmoor Road

WF95LR

Royd Moor Lane

WF94NL

Lacy Street

WF94BA

Kirkby Road

WF95LQ

Redland Crescent

WF95LP

Silverwood Way

WF95BP

Wakefield Road

Data Sources

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