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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

WF92QL

Queen Street

WF92SB

Foxhunters Way

WF93BL

Carr Lane

WF93DA

Beacon View

WF93EN

Second Avenue

WF93EQ

Saxon Mount

WF93JX

The Green

WF92DA

High Street

WF92DD

Valley View

WF92JY

Westfield Lane

WF92PN

Marlborough Croft

WF92XD

Hinds Crescent

WF93DJ

Waterton Close

WF93DL

Brooksfield

WF93DP

Stockingate

WF93HP

Holmsley Avenue

WF93HX

Holmsley Lane

WF93HZ

West Street

WF93PX

Grove Lane

WF93RH

Flavell Close

WF93RP

Burntwood Grove

WF92PA

Diamond Avenue

WF93BG

Barnsley Road

WF93EE

Common Road

WF92AA

Barnsley Road

WF92NF

Broadway

WF92QR

Valley Street

WF92RX

Ivy Terrace

WF92SW

Chapel Lane

WF93HH

Mill Lane

WF92FH

Mallard Way

WF92TJ

Lincoln Crescent

WF93NT

Barnsley Road

WF92AU

Minsthorpe Lane

WF92BD

Gallon Croft

WF92JP

Rowley Lane

WF92LR

Pine Street

WF92RL

Barnsley Road

WF92SU

Hacking Lane

WF92XG

Marshall Drive

WF93QS

Church Mount

WF92AN

Rother Garth

WF92BX

High Street

WF92FA

Oakdale Drive

WF92GF

Charles Close

WF93AL

Faith Street

WF93BD

Clock Row Avenue

WF92BP

Barnsley Road

WF92DJ

East Street

WF92JZ

Dunsil Villas

WF92SA

Barnsley Road

WF92SD

Harriers Court

WF93AF

Park Farm Gardens

WF93DX

Poppy Mews

WF93ED

Common Road Avenue

WF93EU

Landsdown Avenue

WF93FB

Clover Mews

WF93QR

Church Villas

WF92LL

Vickers Avenue

WF92PU

Westfield Lane

WF93EY

Buttercup Court

WF93JE

Saxon Avenue

WF93LD

White Apron Street

WF92JH

Doncaster Road

WF92SJ

High Street

WF93LB

Barnsley Road

WF93RN

Burntwood Crescent

WF93RU

Neville Close

WF92DN

West Avenue

WF92FT

Colliers Way

WF92JJ

Sunny Avenue

WF92LH

Broad Lane

WF92PB

Charleville

WF92ST

Priory Estate

WF92WL

Hebble Way

WF93BY

Beacon View

WF93QE

Barnsley Road

WF93RF

Stockingate

WF93TE

Northfield Court

WF92PL

Pendennis Avenue

WF92RS

Brookside Terrace

WF92TA

Ash Grove

WF93BJ

Crown Yard

WF93BU

Carr View

WF93NN

Northfield Street

WF93QT

Church Mount

WF92LA

Hillsborough Villas

WF92NH

Moorhouse Court Mews

WF92QE

Poplar Terrace

WF92WD

Lancelot Court

WF92WF

Merlin Close

WF92XJ

Carroll Court

WF93JW

Dunsley Terrace

WF93PP

Grove Mount

WF93PW

Grove Head

WF93QD

Bull Lane

WF93QW

Church Drive

WF93RD

Stockingate

WF92GW

South Elmsall and South Kirkby

WF92LN

Vickers Avenue

Data Sources

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