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Ryhill & South Hiendley

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About

Ryhill & South Hiendley is situated in the eastern part of the Wakefield district. The area is characterised by former mining villages, with residential streets and local amenities centred around these communities. The landscape includes areas of farmland and woodland, providing a mix of open spaces. Local facilities serve the immediate population, with a focus on practical services and community organisations.

The area contains several stretches of water, including Cold Hiendley Reservoir, which is used for fishing and sailing. Paths around these reservoirs and through pockets of woodland offer recreational walking routes. The history of coal mining remains a visible part of the local identity, shaping the development of the villages. Transport links connect the area to larger towns like Pontefract and Wakefield itself.

Area overview

On average Ryhill & South Hiendley has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 72 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 36% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. Approximately 19.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Ryhill & South Hiendley is £40,518 per year. There are 3 schools in Ryhill & South Hiendley: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Ryhill & South Hiendley is home to around 6,293 people, with a population density of about 537.7 per km².

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
72
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
19.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Ryhill & South Hiendley Population
6,293
Population density
537.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
42.59(-4%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.05(+12%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.52(-24%)
Public order
5.4(-39%)
Vehicle crime
4.61(-18%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,898
93.78%
Other White
184
2.93%
African
34
0.54%
White and Black African (mixed)
31
0.49%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
20
0.32%
Total population: 6,289

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,367
26.74%
Level 4+ (Degree)
974
19.05%
Level 3 (A level)
879
17.19%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
783
15.32%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
601
11.76%
Total 16+ residents: 5,112

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
913
33.39%
Owns with a mortgage
822
30.07%
Social rents from council
360
13.17%
Private landlord or letting agency
318
11.63%
Other social rented
248
9.07%
Total households: 2,734

Property prices in Ryhill & South Hiendley

Median price£156,000
Price per sq ft£195
Sales (last 12 months)62
Typical range (middle 50%)£126K – £217K

Based on 62 recent sales, the median property price is £156,000 (about £195 per square foot) in Ryhill & South Hiendley area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £545,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Ryhill & South Hiendley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached14£277,625£262
Semi-Detached24£175,000£232
Terraced23£130,000£145
Flats1£96,000£126

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Ryhill & South Hiendley

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ryhill & South Hiendley.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£165,000£85,000£78,000
2017£192,500£98,500£87,500
2018£195,800£104,500£92,000
2019£185,000£115,000£84,000
2020£180,000£118,000£100,000
2021£225,000£135,000£112,750
2022£300,000£150,000£125,000
2023£290,000£145,000£134,000
2024£237,500£156,000£132,500
2025£250,000£180,000£125,000
2026£290,250£157,000£134,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ryhill & South Hiendley.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ryhill & South Hiendley.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£160£115£96
2017£172£114£106
2018£159£127£122
2019£169£125£117
2020£178£133£117
2021£208£179£121
2022£258£167£148
2023£269£163£146
2024£231£186£158
2025£236£218£145
2026£261£223£143
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ryhill & South Hiendley.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Ryhill & South Hiendley in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Wakefield district.

Band A£1,531
Band B£1,786
Band C£2,042
Band D£2,297
Band E£2,807
Band F£3,318
Band G£3,828
Band H£4,594

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.