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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

WF93LE

South Elmsall and South Kirkby

WF93PD

Park Estate

WF93SE

Ings Close

WF93TG

Northfield Avenue

WF94DH

Water Lane

WF92GG

South Elmsall and South Kirkby

WF92PQ

Minsthorpe Vale

WF92TD

Wynford Drive

WF92TG

Bailey Crescent

WF93AJ

Howell Mews

WF93HQ

White Apron Street

WF93PL

Grove Street

WF92BB

Suzanne Crescent

WF92JB

Knightscroft Parade

WF93BP

Vicarage Close

WF93NX

Convent Avenue

WF93SG

Bracken Hill

WF92EA

Field Lane

WF92FB

Oakdale Drive

WF92FQ

Clover Way

WF92LT

Beech Street

WF92RY

Whitmore Street

WF93BB

Clock Row Grove

WF93JD

West Street

WF93LP

White Apron Street

WF92EU

Central Avenue

WF92NX

Little Lane

WF93FF

Treetop Mews

WF93LN

Lower Northfield Lane

WF93LW

Lilley Terrace

WF93SF

Ings Holt

WF92DQ

South Crescent

WF92GX

South Elmsall and South Kirkby

WF92NW

Little Lane

WF92QZ

Valley Street

WF93DW

Stockingate

WF93FJ

Swann Road

WF93HU

Holmsley Avenue

WF93LT

Beech Close

WF93LY

Northfield Lane

WF93QH

Church Grove

WF93UY

The Leys

WF94DG

Hemsworth Road

WF92EJ

Wood Lea

WF92FD

Minsthorpe Mews

WF92JN

Doncaster Road

WF92QY

John Street

WF93HL

West Street

WF93RY

Wentworth Drive

WF93SU

Hague Park Coppice

WF93SY

Hague Park Gardens

WF92BJ

Barnsley Road

WF92EG

Field Crescent

WF92FN

Lapwing Road

WF92GH

Little Lane

WF92QQ

Carlton Road

WF92RF

Barnsley Road

WF93BN

Crawley Avenue

WF93BT

Kirkby Close

WF93DT

Mill Lane

WF93HB

Mill Lane

WF93JN

Manor Grove

WF93PA

Park Estate

WF93RT

Armytage Walk

WF93RW

Burntwood Avenue

WF92HW

Rowley Croft

WF92RN

Barnsley Road

WF93RB

Clayton Holt

WF92BA

Everdale Mount

WF92BY

Upper Ash Grove

WF92EY

Walnut Street

WF92NA

Broad Lane

WF92ND

Broad Lane

WF92NJ

Little Lane

WF92QW

Barnsley Road

WF92TQ

Winchester Way

WF93EH

Common Road

WF93EP

First Avenue

WF93EW

Hill Top Estate

WF93FL

Avenue Lodeve

WF93HN

Mill Street

WF93LS

White Apron Street

WF93NJ

Thorncliffes

WF92DL

North Crescent

WF92GE

Colliers Mews

WF92JG

Palmers Avenue

WF92LD

Barnsley Road

WF93RA

Stockingate

WF92AG

Langthwaite Lane

WF92BN

New Street

WF92DB

High Street

WF92WJ

Caddon Avenue

WF92WQ

Excalibur Drive

WF93BZ

Springvale Road

WF93DR

Stockingate

WF93SX

Hague Park Drive

WF93TD

Northfield Drive

WF92FJ

Kestrel Way

WF92HG

Beech Street

WF92NL

Elm Grove

Data Sources

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