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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

WF92DU

Mill Lane

WF92XN

Brampton Court

WF92XP

Newbury Drive

WF92SD

Harriers Court

WF92JS

Elmsdale Close

WF92SF

Mallard Mews

WF92HH

Central Avenue

WF92WE

Avalon Rise

WF92HN

Ivy Close

WF92FE

Meadow Walk

WF92GB

Colliers Place

WF92DA

High Street

WF92FR

Bluebell View

WF92UW

Northcroft Avenue

WF92HF

North Avenue

WF92HZ

Doncaster Road

WF92SN

Manor Farm Estate

WF92HY

Holme Rise

WF92JQ

Park Terrace

WF92FJ

Kestrel Way

WF92NH

Moorhouse Court Mews

WF92LJ

Broad Lane

WF92SY

Hemings Way

WF92WG

Galahad Way

WF92UG

Bailey Crescent

WF92AT

Rother Mews

WF92BY

Upper Ash Grove

WF92GR

Williams Way

WF92RN

Barnsley Road

WF92LB

Westfield Lane

WF92QA

Dearne Street

WF92FU

Albany Crescent

WF92DN

West Avenue

WF92QB

Westfield Lane

WF92HL

Holly Close

WF92WD

Lancelot Court

WF92DG

High Street

WF92XX

Elmsall Way

WF92JN

Doncaster Road

WF92LW

Vickers Avenue

WF92NS

Barton Way

WF92WF

Merlin Close

WF92SJ

High Street

WF92FP

The Meadows

WF92ND

Broad Lane

WF92JH

Doncaster Road

WF92LU

Lime Crescent

WF92EN

Albany Place

WF92JA

Doncaster Road

WF92RP

Field Lane

WF92FF

Westfield Lane

WF92LG

Keenan Avenue

WF92NB

Broad Lane

WF92SH

High Street

WF92WB

Guinevere Drive

WF92SS

Priory Estate

WF92EZ

Chestnut Street

WF92HG

Beech Street

WF92QZ

Valley Street

WF92NA

Broad Lane

WF92FL

Plover Avenue

WF92XT

Elmsall Drive

WF92BT

Belmont Way

WF92JJ

Sunny Avenue

WF92JZ

Dunsil Villas

WF92SU

Hacking Lane

WF92SE

Barnsley Road

WF92LR

Pine Street

WF92LP

Oak Street

WF92JP

Rowley Lane

WF92WL

Hebble Way

WF92ST

Priory Estate

WF92NF

Broadway

WF92HS

Doncaster Road

WF92EH

Albany Street

WF92LL

Vickers Avenue

WF92XW

Melton Close

WF92DH

East Avenue

WF92DW

West Street

WF92FQ

Clover Way

WF92LN

Vickers Avenue

WF92EF

Westfield Lane

WF92LT

Beech Street

WF92DS

Mill Lane

WF92TH

Lincoln Crescent

WF92HP

Station Road

WF92GF

Charles Close

WF92LH

Broad Lane

WF92JX

Westfield Lane

WF92QU

Princess Avenue

WF92EG

Field Crescent

WF92LS

Beech Street

WF92NE

Broadway Terrace

WF92TJ

Lincoln Crescent

WF92WJ

Caddon Avenue

Data Sources

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