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Sandal

About

Sandal is a residential suburb located in the south of Wakefield, West Yorkshire. It is known for its mix of housing, ranging from Victorian terraces to modern developments. The area has good transport links, with Sandal and Agbrigg railway station providing easy access to Wakefield city centre and Leeds.

Sandal is home to Sandal Castle, a historic landmark with connections to the Wars of the Roses. The area has several parks and green spaces, including Sandal Magna Park, which offers walking routes and play areas. Local amenities include shops, schools, and pubs, making it a practical place to live for families and commuters.

Area overview

On average Sandal has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 76 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 3.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Sandal is £66,800 per year. There are 2 schools in Sandal: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate

5/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

2/10

Income level

10/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Sandal Population

6,031

Population density

1,482.8 per km²

Demographics

British

5,362

88.89%

Indian

140

2.32%

Other White

102

1.69%

Pakistani

1.57%

Other Asian

0.83%

Total population: 6,032

Housing

Owns outright

1,484

55.58%

Owns with a mortgage

859

32.17%

Private landlord or letting agency

156

5.84%

Social rents from council

2.32%

Shared ownership

1.72%

Total households: 2,670

Property prices in Sandal

Based on 102 recent sales, the median property price is £372,500 in Sandal area, with individual transactions ranging from £58,750 up to £1,480,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 Sandal over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	66	£465,000	£307,000	£367,750	£632,500	£1,035,625
Flats	4	£171,000	£73,050	£113,250	£227,750	£265,550
Semi-Detached	29	£280,000	£215,000	£240,000	£325,000	£401,800
Terraced	3	£292,000	£82,075	£175,375	£646,000	£929,199

10 years median price trend in Sandal

All postcodes in Sandal

WF26EU

Sandal Hall Close

WF26HQ

Marriot Grove

WF26JN

The Spinney

WF27EG

Knightsway

WF27HY

Milnthorpe Drive

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail