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Streethouse & Sharlston Common

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About

Streethouse & Sharlston Common form a distinct area on the eastern edge of Wakefield. The landscape is characterised by former mining land, now largely reclaimed, with open fields and pockets of woodland. Residential streets are interspersed with these green spaces, creating a semi-rural feel close to the city.

The area is defined by its industrial heritage, visible in the architecture of older houses and the layout of the communities. A notable local feature is the Sharlston Common Welfare Hall, a community hub that reflects the area's social history. The surrounding footpaths, such as those near the old railway lines, provide routes into the wider countryside.

Area overview

On average Streethouse & Sharlston Common has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 120 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. Approximately 18.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Streethouse & Sharlston Common is £46,598 per year. There are 5 schools in Streethouse & Sharlston Common: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Streethouse & Sharlston Common is home to around 11,903 people, with a population density of about 752.4 per km².

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
120
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
18.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Streethouse & Sharlston Common Population
11,903
Population density
752.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
57.55(+30%)
Public order
20.42(+131%)
Drugs
12.6(+251%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.48(-13%)
Vehicle crime
7.14(+27%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
11,063
92.94%
Other White
350
2.94%
Indian
70
0.59%
African
68
0.57%
Chinese
53
0.45%
Total population: 11,904

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,311
24.18%
No qualifications
2,222
23.25%
Level 3 (A level)
1,746
18.27%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,466
15.34%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
954
9.98%
Total 16+ residents: 9,556

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,950
39.05%
Owns outright
1,461
29.26%
Social rents from council
631
12.64%
Private landlord or letting agency
541
10.84%
Other social rented
280
5.61%
Total households: 4,993

Property prices in Streethouse & Sharlston Common

Median price£200,000
Price per sq ft£209
Sales (last 12 months)163
Typical range (middle 50%)£137K – £268K

Based on 163 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 (about £209 per square foot) in Streethouse & Sharlston Common area, with individual transactions ranging from £52,000 up to £640,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Streethouse & Sharlston Common over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached40£330,000£255
Semi-Detached56£217,000£225
Terraced67£130,000£173

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Streethouse & Sharlston Common

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Streethouse & Sharlston Common.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£219,950£87,500£145,000£81,250
2017£212,000£151,950£100,000
2018£227,475£65,500£154,995£97,500
2019£214,950£68,500£165,000£122,500
2020£245,000£80,500£159,475£90,000
2021£300,000£78,500£177,750£119,750
2022£300,000£92,500£228,050£150,000
2023£321,498£110,000£220,000£136,500
2024£300,000£63,250£210,000£140,000
2025£317,500£75,000£206,000£130,000
2026£320,000£216,750£160,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Streethouse & Sharlston Common.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Streethouse & Sharlston Common.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£184£129£163£102
2017£200£166£120
2018£197£174£191£128
2019£197£166£184£142
2020£219£147£176£114
2021£217£139£172£145
2022£252£155£200£182
2023£244£173£196£177
2024£233£124£215£166
2025£265£205£220£173
2026£243£223£178
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Streethouse & Sharlston Common.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Streethouse & Sharlston Common in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Wakefield district.

Band A£1,531
Band B£1,786
Band C£2,042
Band D£2,297
Band E£2,807
Band F£3,318
Band G£3,828
Band H£4,594

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Frequently asked questions about Streethouse & Sharlston Common

Is Streethouse & Sharlston Common safe?

Streethouse & Sharlston Common records about 120 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Streethouse & Sharlston Common?

The median sale price in Streethouse & Sharlston Common is £200,000 (about £209 per square foot) based on 163 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Streethouse & Sharlston Common?

Streethouse & Sharlston Common has 4 primary schools (3 Good) and 1 secondary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Streethouse & Sharlston Common?

Streethouse & Sharlston Common scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Streethouse & Sharlston Common sits around rank 14,141 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Streethouse & Sharlston Common?

The average household income in Streethouse & Sharlston Common is around £46,598 per year, and 18% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodesin Streethouse & Sharlston Common

WF105ZD

Plumpton Crescent

WF105ZT

Altofts and Whitwood

WF76BX

Lynwood Close

WF41BS

Crossley Street

WF41ET

Redwood Grove

WF105PN

Wood Lane

WF41WX

Weeland Road

WF76HA

Cooksland Lane

WF76HF

Common Side Lane

WF41DA

Weeland Road

WF41AY

Southfield Road

WF76HL

West End Avenue

WF76LS

Featherstone Lane

WF105PJ

Wood Lane

WF105GW

Pine Wood Court

WF76BJ

Willow Lane

WF76DD

Jubilee Cottages

WF76HD

New Road

WF105UL

Elm Drive

WF76BW

The Orchard

WF105UN

Larch Avenue

WF41DS

Weeland Crescent

WF61UH

Turnberry Court

WF76DE

Whinney Lane

WF105ER

The Bramblings

WF76LD

Halfpenny Lane

WF105SF

Elm Way

WF41DF

Woodside Crescent

WF61UF

Clement Close

WF41AJ

Jubilee Road

WF105ZE

Plumpton Close

WF41ES

The Beeches

WF105YL

Fakenham Avenue

WF41DB

Weeland Road

WF76NE

St Andrews Drive

WF76FG

Featherstone Grove

WF76AD

Featherstone Lane

WF76AL

Highfield Close

WF105UD

Ryegrass Gardens

WF41AS

Clifton Road

WF76FB

Parkfield Lane

WF61FD

Featherstone

WF41EE

The Green

WF76AT

Ackton Lane

WF76NA

Gleneagles Road

WF76HB

New Road

WF105XW

Aintree Court

WF105QR

Netherfield Close

WF41EL

The Green

WF76DT

Meadway

WF76HP

Ackton Lane

WF41AL

Hammer Lane

WF105ZA

Ledger Way

WF41DX

Weeland Crescent

WF76BL

Park Lane

WF76ND

The Fairway

WF61UG

Caprington Court

WF76JB

Ackton Close

WF41BQ

Crossley Street

WF76HQ

Ackton Hall Crescent

WF76LT

Dixon Street

WF41EA

Weeland Road

WF76DZ

Litell Royd

WF76AQ

Claytons Buildings

WF76BQ

North Close

WF76AF

Stanley Street

WF76BU

Snydale Villas

WF76AR

Ackton Lane

WF105GZ

Pear Tree Way

WF41BT

Colliery Street

WF41BP

Miners Court

WF41EW

Santingley Lane

WF61RH

Foxbridge Way

WF61RS

Featherstone

WF61RU

Featherstone

WF105ZP

Tulip Close

WF76HJ

Warren Drive

WF76LB

South View

WF76HX

Castleford Lane

WF76DS

Meadway

WF41BH

Long Row

WF41DH

Hammer Lane

WF76AG

Kingsley Avenue

WF76LQ

Eastbourne Avenue

WF76LW

Gordon Street

WF76LE

Halfpenny Lane

WF76DR

Meadway

WF105XS

Epsom Close

WF76AB

Featherstone Lane

WF61ZB

Rosie Road

WF105XP

Sycamore Drive

WF41BE

High Street

WF41DW

Netheroyd Place

WF41EH

Grime Lane

WF76LJ

Featherstone Lane

WF41TQ

The Heathers

WF76HU

Ackton Wood Villas

WF105ZL

Snowdrop Court

WF76HW

Throstle Crest

WF76DX

Wentwell Road