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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

WF92XH

Marshall Drive

WF93DX

Poppy Mews

WF93SQ

Heather Close

WF93NN

Northfield Street

WF93QN

Church Top

WF92LQ

Poxton Grove

WF92AQ

Wesley Street

WF93HB

Mill Lane

WF93BW

Beacon View

WF92JH

Doncaster Road

WF93RQ

Burntwood Drive

WF93DB

Carr Lane

WF93LY

Northfield Lane

WF93ET

Dunsley Terrace

WF92RX

Ivy Terrace

WF93ED

Common Road Avenue

WF92TB

Lower Northcroft

WF93PJ

Grove Mount

WF92HH

Central Avenue

WF93DE

Emily Street

WF92FG

Curlew View

WF92WL

Hebble Way

WF93DJ

Waterton Close

WF93BD

Clock Row Avenue

WF92RD

Exchange Street

WF92GR

Williams Way

WF93SW

Newhill

WF92RR

Centre Street

WF93PL

Grove Street

WF93AF

Park Farm Gardens

WF92LR

Pine Street

WF93AZ

Clock Row Avenue

WF93DY

Broad Lane

WF92SF

Mallard Mews

WF92HA

Chestnut Street

WF92WA

South Elmsall and South Kirkby

WF93RF

Stockingate

WF92GL

South Elmsall and South Kirkby

WF93DQ

Ings Walk

WF93QQ

Church Avenue

WF92BP

Barnsley Road

WF92HJ

Stonelea Grove

WF93AY

Barnsley Road

WF92LD

Barnsley Road

WF92DL

North Crescent

WF92BS

Longdale Drive

WF93SF

Ings Holt

WF93QG

Church View

WF93RX

Standish Crescent

WF92DA

High Street

WF92WQ

Excalibur Drive

WF93HX

Holmsley Lane

WF93BL

Carr Lane

WF92ST

Priory Estate

WF93QP

Church Drive

WF93PQ

Park Avenue

WF92LL

Vickers Avenue

WF92AZ

Longdale Drive

WF92GN

New Brook Road

WF93UY

The Leys

WF92LX

Lime Grove

WF92LG

Keenan Avenue

WF93FE

Mill Lane Villas

WF93AA

South Elmsall and South Kirkby

WF92XG

Marshall Drive

WF93DH

Crawley Avenue

WF92PZ

Albion Place

WF92EX

Walnut Street

WF93BY

Beacon View

WF92RZ

Edna Street

WF92BZ

Hill Fold

WF93PN

Grove Mount

WF92GD

Orchid Drive

WF92EZ

Chestnut Street

WF93QT

Church Mount

WF93DW

Stockingate

WF92LP

Oak Street

WF93TH

Briganthian Way

WF93JH

West Street

S729EY

Common Road

WF93BH

Barnsley Road

WF92UZ

Tudor Court

WF92BH

Barnsley Road

WF93NG

Northfield Street

WF92DG

High Street

WF93SZ

Northagh Close

WF93RT

Armytage Walk

WF93EP

First Avenue

WF93DG

South Elmsall and South Kirkby

WF92AA

Barnsley Road

WF92SJ

High Street

WF93QH

Church Grove

WF92FQ

Clover Way

WF93PE

Stockingate

WF92BU

Strathmore Gardens

WF93FL

Avenue Lodeve

WF92PL

Pendennis Avenue

WF92PW

Denholme Meadow

WF92QE

Poplar Terrace

WF92NL

Elm Grove

Data Sources

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