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About

South Kirkby is a former mining village located in the Wakefield district. The area is characterised by rows of terraced housing and local amenities centred around the high street. Surrounding farmland and the nearby Hemsworth Waterpark offer open green spaces for recreation.

The community is served by several local schools and sports facilities. A notable local landmark is the South Kirkby Colliery memorial, which stands on the site of the former pit yard, reflecting the area's industrial heritage.

Area overview

On average South Kirkby has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 106 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 31.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in South Kirkby is £39,473 per year. There are 3 schools in South Kirkby: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). South Kirkby is home to around 7,186 people, with a population density of about 930.9 per km2.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
106
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
31.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

South Kirkby Population
7,186
Population density
930.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
58.59(+35%)
Shoplifting
20.46(+137%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.58(-23%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.32(+10%)
Other theft
8.63(+30%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,691
93.11%
Other White
352
4.9%
White and Black African (mixed)
22
0.31%
White and Asian (mixed)
19
0.26%
African
14
0.19%
Total population: 7,186

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,790
32.26%
Level 4+ (Degree)
914
16.47%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
894
16.11%
Level 3 (A level)
859
15.48%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
625
11.26%
Total 16+ residents: 5,549

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
862
29.97%
Owns outright
711
24.72%
Social rents from council
653
22.71%
Other social rented
294
10.22%
Private landlord or letting agency
272
9.46%
Total households: 2,876

Property prices in South Kirkby

Based on 65 recent sales, the median property price is £160,000 in South Kirkby area, with individual transactions ranging from £72,000 up to £325,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for 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 Kirkby over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached14£216,250
Semi-Detached36£162,500
Terraced15£120,000

10 years median price trend in South Kirkby

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

All postcodes in South Kirkby

WF93NU

Stockingate

WF93AH

William Court

WF93EX

Daisy Court

WF93FE

Mill Lane Villas

WF93FG

Treetop View

WF93PN

Grove Mount

WF93EB

South Elmsall and South Kirkby

WF93LE

South Elmsall and South Kirkby

WF93PD

Park Estate

WF93TG

Northfield Avenue

WF94DH

Water Lane

WF93AJ

Howell Mews

WF93HQ

White Apron Street

WF93PL

Grove Street

WF93NX

Convent Avenue

WF92FB

Oakdale Drive

WF93JD

West Street

WF93LP

White Apron Street

WF93FF

Treetop Mews

WF93LN

Lower Northfield Lane

WF93LW

Lilley Terrace

WF93DW

Stockingate

WF93FJ

Swann Road

WF93HU

Holmsley Avenue

WF93LT

Beech Close

WF93LY

Northfield Lane

WF93UY

The Leys

WF94DG

Hemsworth Road

WF93HL

West Street

WF93RY

Wentworth Drive

WF93SU

Hague Park Coppice

WF93SY

Hague Park Gardens

WF93DT

Mill Lane

WF93HB

Mill Lane

WF93JN

Manor Grove

WF93PA

Park Estate

WF93RT

Armytage Walk

WF93RW

Burntwood Avenue

WF93RB

Clayton Holt

WF93EH

Common Road

WF93EP

First Avenue

WF93EW

Hill Top Estate

WF93FL

Avenue Lodeve

WF93HN

Mill Street

WF93LS

White Apron Street

WF93RA

Stockingate

WF93BZ

Springvale Road

WF93DR

Stockingate

WF93SX

Hague Park Drive

WF93TD

Northfield Drive

WF93DA

Beacon View

WF93EN

Second Avenue

WF93EQ

Saxon Mount

WF93DP

Stockingate

WF93HP

Holmsley Avenue

WF93HX

Holmsley Lane

WF93HZ

West Street

WF93PX

Grove Lane

WF93RH

Flavell Close

WF93RP

Burntwood Grove

WF93EE

Common Road

WF93HH

Mill Lane

WF93NT

Barnsley Road

WF93QS

Church Mount

WF92FA

Oakdale Drive

WF93AF

Park Farm Gardens

WF93DX

Poppy Mews

WF93ED

Common Road Avenue

WF93EU

Landsdown Avenue

WF93FB

Clover Mews

WF93QR

Church Villas

WF93EY

Buttercup Court

WF93JE

Saxon Avenue

WF93LD

White Apron Street

WF93LB

Barnsley Road

WF93RN

Burntwood Crescent

WF93RU

Neville Close

WF93BY

Beacon View

WF93RF

Stockingate

WF93TE

Northfield Court

WF93BU

Carr View

WF93NN

Northfield Street

WF93QT

Church Mount

WF93JW

Dunsley Terrace

WF93PP

Grove Mount

WF93PW

Grove Head

WF93QD

Bull Lane

WF93QW

Church Drive

WF93RD

Stockingate

WF93ET

Dunsley Terrace

WF93EZ

Mill Lane

WF93TB

Northfield Grange

Data Sources

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