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South Elmsall and South Kirkby

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About

South Elmsall and South Kirkby form a ward in the eastern part of the Wakefield district. The area is characterised by its former mining heritage, with many communities originally developed around the local collieries. Residential streets are mixed with industrial estates and areas of open land. The landscape includes some agricultural fields and smaller woodland patches, reflecting its position on the outskirts of the urban core.

The ward contains several local shopping parades serving the residential neighbourhoods. A notable feature is the large Nostell Priory estate, with its parkland and historic house, which lies just to the west of the area. Transport links include the main railway line, with South Elmsall station providing connections. The overall feel is of a settled, predominantly residential area with strong historical ties to the region's industrial past.

Area overview

On average South Elmsall and South Kirkby has very high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 121 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 26.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in South Elmsall and South Kirkby is £37,779 per year. There are 7 schools in South Elmsall and South Kirkby: 7 primary (0 Outstanding and 6 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). South Elmsall and South Kirkby is home to around 18,864 people, with a population density of about 1,239.4 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
121
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
26.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

South Elmsall and South Kirkby Population
18,864
Population density
1,239.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
64.3(+48%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.55(+27%)
Shoplifting
17.18(+99%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.19(+44%)
Other theft
10.02(+51%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
17,085
90.57%
Other White
1,238
6.56%
African
97
0.51%
White and Black African (mixed)
75
0.4%
Other
65
0.34%
Total population: 18,863

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
4,688
31%
Level 4 qualifications or above
2,647
17.5%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
2,349
15.53%
Level 3 (A level)
2,305
15.24%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,744
11.53%
Total 16+ residents: 15,123

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
2,271
28.39%
Owns outright
2,257
28.22%
Social rents from council
1,380
17.25%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,177
14.72%
Other social rented
696
8.7%
Total households: 7,998

Property prices in South Elmsall and South Kirkby

Based on 194 recent sales, the median property price is £167,000 in South Elmsall and South Kirkby area, with individual transactions ranging from £49,500 up to £560,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for South Elmsall and South Kirkby 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 South Elmsall and South Kirkby over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached47£246,995
Flats4£63,500
Semi-Detached86£175,000
Terraced57£126,000

10 years median price trend in South Elmsall and South Kirkby

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in South Elmsall and South Kirkby.

All postcodes in South Elmsall and South Kirkby

WF93LQ

White Apron Street

WF93QN

Church Top

WF92SQ

Brooklyn

WF93LX

North Street

WF92BT

Belmont Way

WF92HP

Station Road

WF92SL

Manor Farm Estate

WF93LF

White Apron Street

WF93SJ

Mountfields Walk

WF92BH

Barnsley Road

WF92DG

High Street

WF92HX

Doncaster Road

WF92LP

Oak Street

WF92QA

Dearne Street

WF93AQ

Western Court

WF93RX

Standish Crescent

WF92AW

Cambridge Street

WF92TB

Lower Northcroft

WF92XB

Beaumont Avenue

WF93DZ

Park View

WF93PY

Grove Lane

WF93SB

Ings Walk

WF93TJ

Avenue Lodeve

WF92EF

Westfield Lane

WF92EQ

Westfield Lane

WF92QU

Princess Avenue

WF92RZ

Edna Street

WF93BX

Carr View

WF92ET

Westfield Lane

WF92HN

Ivy Close

WF93DH

Crawley Avenue

WF93DY

Broad Lane

WF93EF

Saxon Grove

WF93EL

Camp Road

WF93HR

West Street

WF93JY

Barnsley Road

WF93PJ

Grove Mount

WF93RJ

Ashley Court

WF92AH

Burton Street

WF92BZ

Hill Fold

WF92EL

Albany Crescent

WF92GZ

Langthwaite Lane

WF92SP

Meadow Court

WF93EJ

Burns Avenue

WF93JH

West Street

WF93JR

Ashley Court

WF93NB

South Elmsall and South Kirkby

WF93QP

Church Drive

WF92AJ

Clifford Street

WF92NE

Broadway Terrace

WF92RJ

Barnsley Road

WF93HS

Hoyland Terrace

WF93NG

Northfield Street

WF93PZ

Grove Drive

WF93QJ

Church Avenue

WF93SR

Hague Park Walk

WF92AL

Barnsley Road

WF92BS

Longdale Drive

WF92FS

Honeysuckle Walk

WF92JE

Church Street

WF92LS

Beech Street

WF92PX

Grange Avenue

WF92RU

Centre Street

WF92TH

Lincoln Crescent

WF92UX

Trinity Court

WF93JJ

Marion Close

WF93LA

Barnsley Road

WF93LU

Prospect Terrace

WF93NH

Chapel Lane

WF93NR

Lidgate Crescent

WF93TH

Briganthian Way

WF92AY

Longdale Drive

WF92JT

St Mary's Close

WF92LQ

Poxton Grove

WF92NY

Minsthorpe Lane

WF92QD

Eric Street

WF93QL

Church Mount

WF93RE

Clayton View

WF92AR

Cambridge Street

WF92HJ

Stonelea Grove

WF92LU

Lime Crescent

WF92XE

Beaumont Avenue

WF93HY

Holmsley Mount

WF93NW

Kings Croft

WF93PS

Grove Way

WF93QU

Royles Close

WF93SS

Hague Park Lane

WF92FF

Westfield Lane

WF92FG

Curlew View

WF92HR

Barnsley Road

WF92LG

Keenan Avenue

WF92SH

High Street

WF93AD

Carr Lane

WF93BW

Beacon View

WF92AS

Woodland View

WF92AT

Rother Mews

WF92LJ

Broad Lane

WF92PG

Minsthorpe Vale

WF92PW

Denholme Meadow

WF92WG

Galahad Way

Data Sources

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