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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

S729BP

Main Street

S729AU

Charles Street

S729BG

Main Street

S729FA

Elder Way

S729FQ

Downs House Close

WF94AW

Pontefract Terrace

WF94FW

Hemsworth

WF94JD

Elm Road

WF94PX

Pear Tree Lane

WF94QE

Mount Avenue

WF95JU

Wood Close

WF95LW

Pontefract Road

S729DT

Manor Drive

WF94EF

Highfield Road

WF94LF

Lavender Court

WF94QH

Westcroft Road

WF94RG

Norwood Road

WF94SD

Moortop Drive

WF94SJ

Church Close

WF95BP

Wakefield Road

WF95NR

Grace Drive

S729AQ

Northgate

WF94DF

Hague Crescent

WF94LD

Cross Hill

WF94TR

Park Crest

WF95BA

Second Avenue

WF95EE

Hemsworth

WF95EF

Ings Mews

WF95ES

Gorton Street

WF95HU

Dorset Close

WF95JG

Chantry Gardens

WF95LT

Elm Crescent

WF95NL

Jubilee Court

WF94BY

Springfield Avenue

WF94FH

Melbourne Court

WF94HG

Hollins Mount

WF94JB

Grove Avenue

WF94NR

Brettegate

WF94UB

Cemetery Road

WF95AR

Central Avenue

WF95AU

Second Avenue

WF95DW

Newstead View

WF95ND

Hunters Farm Glade

WF94FQ

Miners Lane

WF94HL

Highfield Road

WF94QY

Old Mill Close

WF94TT

The Oaklands

WF95FF

Sharp Way

S729BB

East Street

S729AJ

James Street

WF94FG

Grove Way

WF94JL

Springstone Avenue

WF94NW

Lacy Street

WF94PU

Barnsley Road

WF95FL

Rockingham Street

S729BF

Ryecroft Farm Close

WF94NT

Barnsley Road

WF94QA

Mayfair Place

WF94RZ

Ferndale Place

WF94UE

Elsham Fold

WF95EA

Wakefield Road

S729BZ

Tun Lane

WF94BH

Little Hemsworth

WF94JE

Brookside

WF94LS

Lavender Way

WF95EL

Park View

WF95ER

Fitzwilliam Street

WF95NH

Kinsley House Crescent

S729DB

Braemar Croft

WF94EY

Gargrave Crescent

WF94JY

Market Street

WF94RS

Willow Drive

WF94TN

Hall Close

WF94UF

Lotherton Road

WF95AN

Wakefield Road

WF95FS

Meadow Grange

WF95LS

Oakdale Road

WF94FA

Oakland Place

WF94JZ

Plimsoll Street

WF94NN

Wortley Place

WF94UN

Ebberton Close

WF95DY

Meadowfield Close

Data Sources

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