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About

South Elmsall is a former mining town situated in the eastern part of the Wakefield district. The area's layout and housing, including many interwar semis, reflect its 20th-century development around the coal industry. Its economy is now based on local retail and light industry, with the large South Elmsall Market serving as a central hub for the surrounding villages.

The landscape is characterised by flat, open farmland immediately giving way to residential streets. A notable local feature is the annual South Elmsall Gala, a community event with a history stretching back over a century, which includes a parade and traditional fairground. The area provides practical residential amenities with direct transport links to nearby towns.

Area overview

On average South Elmsall has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 97 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 26.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in South Elmsall is £39,247 per year. South Elmsall is home to around 7,382 people, with a population density of about 1,185.7 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
97
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
26.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

South Elmsall Population
7,382
Population density
1,185.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
44.97(+3%)
Anti-social behaviour
13(-6%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.24(+33%)
Other theft
10.43(+57%)
Vehicle crime
10.02(+80%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,575
89.03%
Other White
542
7.34%
African
64
0.87%
Other
41
0.56%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
26
0.35%
Total population: 7,385

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,693
28.52%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,117
18.82%
Level 3 (A level)
959
16.16%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
924
15.57%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
692
11.66%
Total 16+ residents: 5,936

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
968
31.71%
Owns outright
840
27.51%
Social rents from council
511
16.74%
Private landlord or letting agency
371
12.15%
Other social rented
285
9.34%
Total households: 3,053

Property prices in South Elmsall

Based on 70 recent sales, the median property price is £177,550 in South Elmsall area, with individual transactions ranging from £88,000 up to £560,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for South Elmsall 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached20£271,500
Semi-Detached26£183,750
Terraced24£135,000

10 years median price trend in South Elmsall

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in South Elmsall.

All postcodes in South Elmsall

WF92SQ

Brooklyn

WF92BT

Belmont Way

WF92HP

Station Road

WF92SL

Manor Farm Estate

WF92DG

High Street

WF92HX

Doncaster Road

WF92LP

Oak Street

WF92QA

Dearne Street

WF92EF

Westfield Lane

WF92EQ

Westfield Lane

WF92QU

Princess Avenue

WF92DX

Minsthorpe Lane

WF92ET

Westfield Lane

WF92HN

Ivy Close

WF92BZ

Hill Fold

WF92EL

Albany Crescent

WF92SP

Meadow Court

WF92NE

Broadway Terrace

WF92RJ

Barnsley Road

WF92XS

Elmsall Way

WF92FS

Honeysuckle Walk

WF92JE

Church Street

WF92LS

Beech Street

WF92PX

Grange Avenue

WF92TH

Lincoln Crescent

WF92JT

St Mary's Close

WF92LQ

Poxton Grove

WF92QD

Eric Street

WF92HJ

Stonelea Grove

WF92LU

Lime Crescent

WF92NT

Eaton Walk

WF92FF

Westfield Lane

WF92FG

Curlew View

WF92HR

Barnsley Road

WF92LG

Keenan Avenue

WF92SH

High Street

WF92AT

Rother Mews

WF92LJ

Broad Lane

WF92WG

Galahad Way

WF92JQ

Park Terrace

WF92DP

Highclere Court

WF92JL

Moorhouse View

WF92XP

Newbury Drive

WF92HA

Chestnut Street

WF92LF

Hood Street

WF92QS

Valley Street

WF92FW

Colliers Close

WF92HU

Kenyon Street

WF92PY

Westfield Lane

WF92WN

Hebble Oval

WF92XX

Elmsall Way

WF92SS

Priory Estate

WF92WE

Avalon Rise

WF92BU

Strathmore Gardens

WF92SN

Manor Farm Estate

WF92RP

Field Lane

WF92HH

Central Avenue

WF92FP

The Meadows

WF92WB

Guinevere Drive

WF92DE

Valley Avenue

WF92FY

Gordon Place

WF92HE

Beech Street

WF92NB

Broad Lane

WF92GJ

Miners Mews

WF92JA

Doncaster Road

WF92QX

Princess Avenue

WF92JX

Westfield Lane

WF92DS

Mill Lane

WF92EE

Westfield Lane

WF92GD

Orchid Drive

WF92EH

Albany Street

WF92JU

Moorhouse Court

WF92SG

Low Gate

WF92QT

Valley Street

WF92QP

Grimethorpe Street

WF92QB

Westfield Lane

WF92WA

South Elmsall and South Kirkby

WF92DU

Mill Lane

WF92DW

West Street

WF92HF

North Avenue

WF92HT

Railway Cottages

WF92HZ

Doncaster Road

WF92EN

Albany Place

WF92GB

Colliers Place

WF92HB

Central Avenue

WF92HL

Holly Close

WF92HQ

South Avenue

WF92LY

Beech Street

WF92QJ

Carlton Gardens

WF92UW

Northcroft Avenue

WF92XN

Brampton Court

WF92FX

Colliers Court

WF92SY

Hemings Way

WF92JS

Elmsdale Close

WF92EZ

Chestnut Street

WF92GR

Williams Way

WF92DR

Mill Lane

WF92EX

Walnut Street

WF92HD

North Avenue

WF92LW

Vickers Avenue

Data Sources

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