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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 112 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
112
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
60.53(+37%)
Shoplifting
17.95(+105%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.99(+28%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.02(-30%)
Public order
9.32(+6%)
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 76 recent sales, the median property price is £168,500 in South Kirkby area, with individual transactions ranging from £38,750 up to £374,000.

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
Detached19£240,000
Flats1£40,000
Semi-Detached40£168,500
Terraced16£122,500

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

WF93FJ

Swann Road

WF93PE

Stockingate

WF93FA

Bluebell Mews

WF93AQ

Western Court

WF94DH

Water Lane

S729HA

Brierley Gap

WF93RQ

Burntwood Drive

WF93PS

Grove Way

WF93LQ

White Apron Street

WF93NL

North Street

WF93HG

Mill Lane

WF93NG

Northfield Street

WF93JJ

Marion Close

WF93PD

Park Estate

WF93EG

Common Road

WF93JH

West Street

WF93HY

Holmsley Mount

WF93JE

Saxon Avenue

WF92GP

Waterside Mews

WF93AF

Park Farm Gardens

WF93NU

Stockingate

WF93JT

Aaron Wilkinson Court

WF93SL

Fenton Close

WF93LU

Prospect Terrace

WF93JQ

Saxon Mount

WF93RB

Clayton Holt

WF93EJ

Burns Avenue

WF93LE

South Elmsall and South Kirkby

WF93TE

Northfield Court

WF92FA

Oakdale Drive

WF93BY

Beacon View

WF92FB

Oakdale Drive

WF93JB

Holmsley Lane

WF93BU

Carr View

WF93PH

Grove Avenue

WF93SU

Hague Park Coppice

WF93HF

Holmsley Avenue

WF93QW

Church Drive

WF93EQ

Saxon Mount

WF93RT

Armytage Walk

WF93LB

Barnsley Road

WF93TB

Northfield Grange

WF93EB

South Elmsall and South Kirkby

WF93HZ

West Street

WF93DR

Stockingate

WF93DX

Poppy Mews

WF93HL

West Street

WF93PW

Grove Head

WF93PG

Park Avenue

WF93EN

Second Avenue

WF93EE

Common Road

WF93RG

Burntwood Drive

WF93SN

Beamshaw

WF93EY

Buttercup Court

WF93LS

White Apron Street

WF93AG

Northfield Grove

WF93LR

Green Lane

WF93RR

Stockingate

WF93EA

Common Road

WF93QN

Church Top

WF93FB

Clover Mews

WF93RU

Neville Close

WF93SR

Hague Park Walk

WF93HB

Mill Lane

WF93HJ

Jons Avenue

WF93JW

Dunsley Terrace

WF93JF

Holmsley Lane

WF93EX

Daisy Court

WF93DF

Carr Lane

WF93EF

Saxon Grove

WF93JU

George Buckley Court

WF93DP

Stockingate

WF93TD

Northfield Drive

WF93TJ

Avenue Lodeve

WF93BZ

Springvale Road

WF93FL

Avenue Lodeve

WF93JR

Ashley Court

WF93PX

Grove Lane

WF93RA

Stockingate

WF93HS

Hoyland Terrace

WF93PZ

Grove Drive

WF93LW

Lilley Terrace

WF93TG

Northfield Avenue

WF93TF

Northfield Meadows

WF93HP

Holmsley Avenue

WF93NB

South Elmsall and South Kirkby

WF93NY

Park Estate

WF93DG

South Elmsall and South Kirkby

WF93UZ

Millars Walk

WF93QU

Royles Close

WF93RX

Standish Crescent

WF93SW

Newhill

Data Sources

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