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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 83 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
83
Deprivation level
7/10
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
39.69(-10%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.3(-28%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.3(+20%)
Other theft
9.21(+38%)
Vehicle crime
7.32(+30%)
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 76 recent sales, the median property price is £166,000 in South Elmsall area, with individual transactions ranging from £52,500 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
Flats1£52,500
Semi-Detached29£170,000
Terraced24£133,000
Detached22£271,500

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

WF92NT

Eaton Walk

WF92JG

Palmers Avenue

WF92XS

Elmsall Way

WF92HB

Central Avenue

WF92FX

Colliers Court

WF92HE

Beech Street

WF92QR

Valley Street

WF92AN

Rother Garth

WF92GD

Orchid Drive

WF92RH

Elmsall Drive

WF92RA

Barnsley Road

WF92DJ

East Street

WF92FW

Colliers Close

WF92WQ

Excalibur Drive

WF92DP

Highclere Court

WF92QS

Valley Street

WF92EA

Field Lane

WF92BZ

Hill Fold

WF92XL

Sandford Road

WF92EY

Walnut Street

WF92WA

South Elmsall and South Kirkby

WF92PU

Westfield Lane

WF92TA

Ash Grove

WF92LE

Bradley Carr Terrace

WF92GT

South Elmsall and South Kirkby

WF92EX

Walnut Street

WF92JY

Westfield Lane

WF92JF

Windsor Street

WF92QJ

Carlton Gardens

WF92HQ

South Avenue

WF92HT

Railway Cottages

WF92GG

South Elmsall and South Kirkby

WF92LA

Hillsborough Villas

WF92GX

South Elmsall and South Kirkby

WF92DE

Valley Avenue

WF92LF

Hood Street

WF92DQ

South Crescent

WF92DB

High Street

WF92EL

Albany Crescent

WF92JL

Moorhouse View

WF92HD

North Avenue

WF92JT

St Mary's Close

WF92DD

Valley View

WF92FS

Honeysuckle Walk

WF92QY

John Street

WF92FY

Gordon Place

WF92QX

Princess Avenue

WF92PY

Westfield Lane

WF92JD

Doncaster Road

WF92QE

Poplar Terrace

WF92QT

Valley Street

WF92HA

Chestnut Street

WF92DX

Minsthorpe Lane

WF92SR

Meadow Court

WF92RL

Barnsley Road

WF92FG

Curlew View

WF92FN

Lapwing Road

WF92SP

Meadow Court

WF92FH

Mallard Way

WF92LX

Lime Grove

WF92WN

Hebble Oval

WF92SG

Low Gate

WF92PZ

Albion Place

WF92JU

Moorhouse Court

WF92HU

Kenyon Street

WF92GE

Colliers Mews

WF92EQ

Westfield Lane

WF92BU

Strathmore Gardens

WF92GJ

Miners Mews

WF92HR

Barnsley Road

WF92EE

Westfield Lane

WF92DL

North Crescent

WF92QD

Eric Street

WF92ET

Westfield Lane

WF92HW

Rowley Croft

WF92EJ

Wood Lea

WF92LZ

Springfield Mount

WF92HJ

Stonelea Grove

WF92SL

Manor Farm Estate

WF92EU

Central Avenue

WF92WH

Pendragon Place

WF92QP

Grimethorpe Street

WF92LQ

Poxton Grove

WF92HX

Doncaster Road

WF92XR

Stadium Way

WF92UT

Acacia Avenue

WF92FT

Colliers Way

WF92QL

Queen Street

WF92LY

Beech Street

WF92JW

Willow Garth

WF92JE

Church Street

WF92BX

High Street

WF92GW

South Elmsall and South Kirkby

WF92PX

Grange Avenue

WF92RJ

Barnsley Road

WF92JB

Knightscroft Parade

WF92SQ

Brooklyn

WF92SW

Chapel Lane

WF92SB

Foxhunters Way

WF92DR

Mill Lane

Data Sources

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