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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

WF93AS

Lydgate Rise

WF93HA

Mill Lane

WF93JF

Holmsley Lane

WF93QG

Church View

WF93SA

Ings Walk

WF93SW

Newhill

WF92JQ

Park Terrace

WF92AD

Barnsley Road

WF92BE

Harrow Street

WF92DP

Highclere Court

WF92JL

Moorhouse View

WF92PF

Minsthorpe Lane

WF93AR

Barnsley Road

WF93DG

South Elmsall and South Kirkby

WF93LL

Church Forge

WF93PB

Park Estate

WF92HA

Chestnut Street

WF92LF

Hood Street

WF92QS

Valley Street

WF93RG

Burntwood Drive

WF92FW

Colliers Close

WF92HU

Kenyon Street

WF92PY

Westfield Lane

WF92WN

Hebble Oval

WF92XF

Addy Crescent

WF93AT

Barnsley Road

WF93BA

Clock Row Mount

WF93JL

Saxon Mount

WF93TF

Northfield Meadows

WF92SS

Priory Estate

WF93DN

Radford Park Avenue

WF93HF

Holmsley Avenue

WF93JB

Holmsley Lane

WF93PH

Grove Avenue

WF92WE

Avalon Rise

WF93PG

Park Avenue

S729EY

Common Road

WF92BU

Strathmore Gardens

WF92BW

Blundell Road

WF92SN

Manor Farm Estate

WF93UZ

Millars Walk

WF92RP

Field Lane

WF92HH

Central Avenue

WF92FP

The Meadows

WF92WB

Guinevere Drive

WF93HJ

Jons Avenue

WF93JU

George Buckley Court

WF93PT

Grove Drive

WF92DE

Valley Avenue

WF92FY

Gordon Place

WF92HE

Beech Street

WF92NB

Broad Lane

WF93DS

Chapel Field

WF93SN

Beamshaw

WF92BG

Harrow Street

WF92GJ

Miners Mews

WF92GQ

South Elmsall and South Kirkby

WF92JA

Doncaster Road

WF92PH

Minsthorpe Lane

WF92QX

Princess Avenue

WF93LR

Green Lane

WF92AQ

Wesley Street

WF92BL

Regent Street

WF92GN

New Brook Road

WF92JX

Westfield Lane

WF93NP

Clifford Road

WF93PF

Victor Road

WF92DS

Mill Lane

WF92EE

Westfield Lane

WF92GD

Orchid Drive

WF92PE

The Grove

WF93QF

Stockingate

WF92EH

Albany Street

WF92JU

Moorhouse Court

WF92NU

Little Lane

WF92SG

Low Gate

WF93DF

Carr Lane

WF92QT

Valley Street

WF92QP

Grimethorpe Street

WF92AP

Cambridge Street

WF92QB

Westfield Lane

WF92RT

Brookside Street

WF92WA

South Elmsall and South Kirkby

WF92XA

Allott Close

WF92DW

West Street

WF92HF

North Avenue

WF92HT

Railway Cottages

WF92HZ

Doncaster Road

WF92TE

Ash Grove

WF93EA

Common Road

WF93JA

Dunsley Terrace

WF92EN

Albany Place

WF92XH

Marshall Drive

WF93AB

The Green

WF93SD

Tempest Road

S729HA

Brierley Gap

WF92GB

Colliers Place

WF92HB

Central Avenue

WF92HL

Holly Close

WF92HQ

South Avenue

Data Sources

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