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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 average crime levels, with around 59 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 48% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. Approximately 3.4% 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. The median sale price in Sandal is £370,000 (around £314 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £277,000 and £485,000. There are 2 schools in Sandal: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 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
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
59
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
3.4%
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
23.88(-46%)
Public order
8.12(-8%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.8(-52%)
Other theft
6.3(-5%)
Shoplifting
5.97(-32%)
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

Median price: £370,000
Price per sq ft: £314
Sales (last 12 months): 77
Typical range (middle 50%): £277K – £485K

Based on 77 recent sales, the median property price is £370,000 (about £314 per square foot) in Sandal area, with individual transactions ranging from £63,000 up to £1,450,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Sandal over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached47£435,000£330
Semi-Detached21£305,000£306
Flats9£110,000£166

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Sandal

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sandal.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£297,500£85,000£189,475£116,000
2017£305,000£82,000£205,000£223,000
2018£334,000£135,000£217,500£135,000
2019£337,500£150,000£225,000£157,500
2020£330,000£51,250£225,000£115,000
2021£376,000£121,500£246,000£71,725
2022£459,950£128,500£280,000£300,000
2023£400,000£224,950£285,000£99,250
2024£438,000£150,000£285,000£646,000
2025£420,000£87,500£300,000£58,750
2026£452,500£123,750£291,000—
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sandal.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Sandal.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£221£135£198£124
2017£219£142£205£280
2018£234£155£220£174
2019£232£218£226£178
2020£250£133£261£159
2021£286£157£254£132
2022£310£158£280£232
2023£305£206£308£161
2024£312£183£265£348
2025£321£163£305£59
2026£311£173£294—
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Sandal.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Sandal 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.