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About

Sandal sits just over a mile from Wakefield city centre and is built around a mix of residential streets, local shops and community facilities. The ruined remains of Sandal Castle occupy a central position in the area: a medieval motte-and-bailey site with surviving stonework that marks the place where the 1460 Battle of Wakefield took place. The castle and the adjacent St Helen’s Church lie within a public green space that is used for walks and occasional community events, and the layout of streets radiates from this historic core.

Transport links include Sandal and Agbrigg railway station on the Wakefield Line, which provides regular services toward Wakefield and Leeds, and local bus routes that connect the neighbourhood with the wider district. Housing ranges from Victorian terraces to post-war estates, and there are primary schools, small retail parades and sports facilities serving residents. The combination of the castle earthworks beside an active parish church gives Sandal a distinctive historical focus within the town.

Area overview

On average Sandal has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 64 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 3.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Sandal is £68,435 per year. There are 2 schools in Sandal: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Sandal is home to around 6,031 people, with a population density of about 1,482.8 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
64
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
3.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Sandal Population
6,031
Population density
1,482.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
30.34(-30%)
Public order
8.62(-4%)
Shoplifting
7.3(-15%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.3(-47%)
Other theft
5.97(-10%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,362
88.89%
Indian
140
2.32%
Other White
102
1.69%
Pakistani
95
1.57%
Other Asian
50
0.83%
Total population: 6,032

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,446
47.2%
Level 3 (A level)
762
14.7%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
629
12.14%
No qualifications
603
11.64%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
351
6.77%
Total 16+ residents: 5,182

Housing

Housing tenure

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
62
2.32%
Shared ownership
46
1.72%
Total households: 2,670

Property prices in Sandal

Based on 94 recent sales, the median property price is £372,500 in Sandal area, with individual transactions ranging from £58,750 up to £1,300,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Sandal 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 Sandal over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached62£465,000
Flats4£171,000
Semi-Detached25£285,000
Terraced3£292,000

10 years median price trend in Sandal

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sandal.

All postcodes in Sandal

WF27NQ

Orchard Road

WF26BL

Grange Court

WF26EL

Barnsley Road

WF26EU

Walton Lane

WF26HQ

Walton Lane

Data Sources

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