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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

WF93LA

Barnsley Road

WF92JL

Moorhouse View

WF92DD

Valley View

WF92WN

Hebble Oval

S729HA

Brierley Gap

WF92EL

Albany Crescent

WF93HP

Holmsley Avenue

WF92QW

Barnsley Road

WF92JQ

Park Terrace

WF92QX

Princess Avenue

WF93SU

Hague Park Coppice

WF93ES

Camp Road

WF92NU

Little Lane

WF92QT

Valley Street

WF92BB

Suzanne Crescent

WF93SA

Ings Walk

WF92GP

Waterside Mews

WF92HT

Railway Cottages

WF94DG

Hemsworth Road

WF93DN

Radford Park Avenue

WF93JU

George Buckley Court

WF92FT

Colliers Way

WF93BT

Kirkby Close

WF93JN

Manor Grove

WF92ET

Westfield Lane

WF92LH

Broad Lane

WF93AH

William Court

WF92SN

Manor Farm Estate

WF92QD

Eric Street

WF92DE

Valley Avenue

WF92RJ

Barnsley Road

WF93DF

Carr Lane

WF93EW

Hill Top Estate

WF93LL

Church Forge

WF92JS

Elmsdale Close

WF92BT

Belmont Way

WF93JW

Dunsley Terrace

WF92EY

Walnut Street

WF92TJ

Lincoln Crescent

WF93QS

Church Mount

WF92PD

Minsthorpe Lane

WF92HF

North Avenue

WF92XJ

Carroll Court

WF93AG

Northfield Grove

WF93JF

Holmsley Lane

WF93LW

Lilley Terrace

WF93LU

Prospect Terrace

WF92TF

Ash Grove

WF92SU

Hacking Lane

WF92DW

West Street

WF92AG

Langthwaite Lane

WF92JZ

Dunsil Villas

WF92RS

Brookside Terrace

WF92AT

Rother Mews

WF93HG

Mill Lane

WF93RJ

Ashley Court

WF92RA

Barnsley Road

WF93JT

Aaron Wilkinson Court

WF92BL

Regent Street

WF92PY

Westfield Lane

WF93EQ

Saxon Mount

WF92FJ

Kestrel Way

WF92BD

Gallon Croft

WF92TD

Wynford Drive

WF92AN

Rother Garth

WF93SE

Ings Close

WF92BG

Harrow Street

WF92NB

Broad Lane

WF92XA

Allott Close

WF92RN

Barnsley Road

WF93SL

Fenton Close

WF92AS

Woodland View

WF92JW

Willow Garth

WF93QD

Bull Lane

WF93LF

White Apron Street

WF93EB

South Elmsall and South Kirkby

WF93BG

Barnsley Road

WF93RA

Stockingate

WF93HN

Mill Street

WF92FN

Lapwing Road

WF93EY

Buttercup Court

WF93PH

Grove Avenue

WF92DB

High Street

WF93AB

The Green

WF92TE

Ash Grove

WF92HG

Beech Street

WF93JS

Holmsley Lane

WF92BN

New Street

WF92LA

Hillsborough Villas

WF92FF

Westfield Lane

WF93RY

Wentworth Drive

WF93SR

Hague Park Walk

WF92HS

Doncaster Road

WF93DD

Powell Street

WF93FJ

Swann Road

WF93HT

Holmsley Grove

WF93QU

Royles Close

WF93BX

Carr View

WF92GE

Colliers Mews

WF93HS

Hoyland Terrace

Data Sources

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