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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

WF92LY

Beech Street

WF92QJ

Carlton Gardens

WF92UW

Northcroft Avenue

WF93AX

Minsthorpe Lane

WF93HG

Mill Lane

WF93PU

Grove Drive

WF93RL

Burntwood Drive

WF92AF

Spring Terrace

WF92AZ

Longdale Drive

WF92FX

Colliers Court

WF92SY

Hemings Way

WF93EG

Common Road

WF93FA

Bluebell Mews

WF93NL

North Street

WF93SH

Mayfields Way

WF93SP

Parkgate

WF92JS

Elmsdale Close

WF92NG

Frickley Drive

WF93AG

Northfield Grove

WF92EZ

Chestnut Street

WF92GR

Williams Way

WF93DD

Powell Street

WF93ER

Camp Road

WF93RR

Stockingate

S729EZ

Burntwood Lane

WF92AE

Barnsley Road

WF92BQ

Harrow Street

WF92DR

Mill Lane

WF92EX

Walnut Street

WF92HD

North Avenue

WF92LW

Vickers Avenue

WF92PD

Minsthorpe Lane

WF93BE

Clock Row Mount

WF93BH

Barnsley Road

WF93BS

Brierley Crescent

WF93FD

Data Drive

WF93JS

Holmsley Lane

WF93NY

Park Estate

WF93QX

Stockingate

WF92LE

Bradley Carr Terrace

WF92RH

Doncaster Road

WF92SF

Mallard Mews

WF92UZ

Tudor Court

WF93ES

Camp Road

WF93FH

Swann Court

WF93JP

Hague Lane

WF93SQ

Heather Close

WF93ST

Hague Park Close

WF92GT

South Elmsall and South Kirkby

WF92AX

Sunnyvale Mount

WF92DH

East Avenue

WF92HS

Doncaster Road

WF92RD

Exchange Street

WF93SL

Fenton Close

WF92FR

Bluebell View

WF92JD

Doncaster Road

WF92PZ

Albion Place

WF92RR

Centre Street

WF93HT

Holmsley Grove

WF93LH

White Apron Street

WF93RQ

Burntwood Drive

WF92GL

South Elmsall and South Kirkby

WF93AP

Langthwaite Road

WF93DE

Emily Street

WF93DQ

Ings Walk

WF93JT

Aaron Wilkinson Court

WF93LJ

Fargate Close

WF93PR

Grove Mount

WF93TA

Minsthorpe Lane

WF92FL

Plover Avenue

WF92GP

Waterside Mews

WF92PJ

Pendennis Avenue

WF92RA

Barnsley Road

WF92WH

Pendragon Place

WF92XQ

Kirkbridge Way

WF93AY

Barnsley Road

WF93JQ

Saxon Mount

WF93PE

Stockingate

WF93SZ

Northagh Close

WF92FU

Albany Crescent

WF92HY

Holme Rise

WF92JF

Windsor Street

WF93AA

South Elmsall and South Kirkby

WF93AZ

Clock Row Avenue

WF93DB

Carr Lane

WF93PQ

Park Avenue

S729EX

Holmsley Lane

WF93NU

Stockingate

WF92FE

Meadow Walk

WF92JW

Willow Garth

WF92TF

Ash Grove

WF93AH

William Court

WF93EX

Daisy Court

WF93FE

Mill Lane Villas

WF93FG

Treetop View

WF93PN

Grove Mount

WF93QQ

Church Avenue

WF92LB

Westfield Lane

WF93AU

Prospect Cottages

WF93EB

South Elmsall and South Kirkby

Data Sources

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