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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 high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 115 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
115
Deprivation level
8/10
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
61.49(+39%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.47(+1%)
Shoplifting
13.31(+52%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.87(+38%)
Public order
10.39(+18%)
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 210 recent sales, the median property price is £167,000 in South Elmsall and South Kirkby area, with individual transactions ranging from £38,750 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
Semi-Detached92£170,498
Detached54£255,748
Flats4£59,750
Terraced60£125,500

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

WF92QA

Dearne Street

WF92SQ

Brooklyn

WF93JX

The Green

WF92QZ

Valley Street

WF92HN

Ivy Close

WF92QL

Queen Street

WF92BJ

Barnsley Road

WF92TA

Ash Grove

WF92JP

Rowley Lane

WF93SP

Parkgate

WF92QY

John Street

WF92NG

Frickley Drive

WF93PS

Grove Way

WF93PD

Park Estate

WF93BU

Carr View

WF92SW

Chapel Lane

WF93JR

Ashley Court

WF92GX

South Elmsall and South Kirkby

WF92HZ

Doncaster Road

WF92XD

Hinds Crescent

WF92GF

Charles Close

WF92FR

Bluebell View

WF93AL

Faith Street

WF92AR

Cambridge Street

WF93LH

White Apron Street

WF92AH

Burton Street

WF92RP

Field Lane

WF93PB

Park Estate

WF92JN

Doncaster Road

WF93JP

Hague Lane

WF92LZ

Springfield Mount

WF92AD

Barnsley Road

WF92GT

South Elmsall and South Kirkby

WF93HL

West Street

WF92FW

Colliers Close

WF92QP

Grimethorpe Street

WF93AU

Prospect Cottages

WF92BE

Harrow Street

WF92JJ

Sunny Avenue

WF92AU

Minsthorpe Lane

WF93NP

Clifford Road

WF92NY

Minsthorpe Lane

WF93DT

Mill Lane

WF92SA

Barnsley Road

WF93BB

Clock Row Grove

WF93BZ

Springvale Road

WF92XB

Beaumont Avenue

WF92DJ

East Street

WF92QB

Westfield Lane

WF93FG

Treetop View

WF93LR

Green Lane

WF92HR

Barnsley Road

WF93LD

White Apron Street

WF92JA

Doncaster Road

WF93BA

Clock Row Mount

WF92JY

Westfield Lane

WF93HY

Holmsley Mount

WF93FH

Swann Court

WF92PX

Grange Avenue

WF93TA

Minsthorpe Lane

WF93HJ

Jons Avenue

WF93QR

Church Villas

WF93NH

Chapel Lane

WF92FD

Minsthorpe Mews

WF93LT

Beech Close

WF92NF

Broadway

WF93LN

Lower Northfield Lane

WF92UW

Northcroft Avenue

WF93EA

Common Road

WF92DS

Mill Lane

WF92SP

Meadow Court

WF92JE

Church Street

WF93EF

Saxon Grove

WF93EZ

Mill Lane

WF92FL

Plover Avenue

WF92LT

Beech Street

WF92SG

Low Gate

WF93HF

Holmsley Avenue

WF93AT

Barnsley Road

WF92HL

Holly Close

WF92TG

Bailey Crescent

WF92NA

Broad Lane

WF93PU

Grove Drive

WF92PB

Charleville

S729EX

Holmsley Lane

WF92WF

Merlin Close

WF93PR

Grove Mount

WF93RU

Neville Close

WF93RD

Stockingate

WF92GW

South Elmsall and South Kirkby

WF92EJ

Wood Lea

WF92EA

Field Lane

WF93AD

Carr Lane

WF93NB

South Elmsall and South Kirkby

WF92QS

Valley Street

WF92RL

Barnsley Road

WF92JB

Knightscroft Parade

WF93PY

Grove Lane

WF93EE

Common Road

WF92AE

Barnsley Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/06/2026.