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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

WF93SN

Beamshaw

WF93JB

Holmsley Lane

WF93JJ

Marion Close

WF93LP

White Apron Street

WF93QL

Church Mount

WF92QJ

Carlton Gardens

WF93AR

Barnsley Road

WF92GH

Little Lane

WF93FA

Bluebell Mews

WF92EN

Albany Place

WF93QE

Barnsley Road

WF92RU

Centre Street

WF93BN

Crawley Avenue

WF93NT

Barnsley Road

WF93RN

Burntwood Crescent

WF93HR

West Street

WF92WE

Avalon Rise

WF92PJ

Pendennis Avenue

WF92PG

Minsthorpe Vale

WF92DR

Mill Lane

WF92WG

Galahad Way

WF92QR

Valley Street

WF92LS

Beech Street

WF92ND

Broad Lane

WF93NL

North Street

WF92SE

Barnsley Road

WF93DP

Stockingate

WF92HP

Station Road

WF92PU

Westfield Lane

WF93EX

Daisy Court

WF92FH

Mallard Way

WF93ST

Hague Park Close

WF93DS

Chapel Field

WF93QF

Stockingate

WF92TQ

Winchester Way

WF92GJ

Miners Mews

WF93UZ

Millars Walk

WF93HQ

White Apron Street

WF92EE

Westfield Lane

WF93PA

Park Estate

WF92NE

Broadway Terrace

WF92NH

Moorhouse Court Mews

WF93PG

Park Avenue

S729EZ

Burntwood Lane

WF92LB

Westfield Lane

WF93EL

Camp Road

WF92BY

Upper Ash Grove

WF92XF

Addy Crescent

WF93TD

Northfield Drive

WF93JE

Saxon Avenue

WF93SG

Bracken Hill

WF93LE

South Elmsall and South Kirkby

WF93SY

Hague Park Gardens

WF92SR

Meadow Court

WF92LF

Hood Street

WF93RE

Clayton View

WF93DZ

Park View

WF92LY

Beech Street

WF92BA

Everdale Mount

WF92RF

Barnsley Road

WF93DL

Brooksfield

WF92HU

Kenyon Street

WF93AJ

Howell Mews

WF93PZ

Grove Drive

WF93HU

Holmsley Avenue

WF93PP

Grove Mount

WF93RG

Burntwood Drive

WF92QU

Princess Avenue

WF93PF

Victor Road

WF93TG

Northfield Avenue

WF93ER

Camp Road

WF93HZ

West Street

WF92HW

Rowley Croft

WF93JQ

Saxon Mount

WF92EF

Westfield Lane

WF92SY

Hemings Way

WF92LE

Bradley Carr Terrace

WF92BW

Blundell Road

WF93NY

Park Estate

WF92JD

Doncaster Road

WF93JY

Barnsley Road

WF92JX

Westfield Lane

WF93JD

West Street

WF93NR

Lidgate Crescent

WF92SS

Priory Estate

WF93TB

Northfield Grange

WF92BQ

Harrow Street

WF92BX

High Street

WF92WH

Pendragon Place

WF92UX

Trinity Court

WF93QW

Church Drive

WF92HX

Doncaster Road

WF92PA

Diamond Avenue

WF92LJ

Broad Lane

WF93BS

Brierley Crescent

WF92PQ

Minsthorpe Vale

WF93JA

Dunsley Terrace

WF93QX

Stockingate

WF92HB

Central Avenue

WF93HH

Mill Lane

Data Sources

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