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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 moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 125 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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
125
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
61.33(+41%)
Public order
22.35(+149%)
Drugs
12.52(+265%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.65(-10%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.13(-55%)
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

Based on 187 recent sales, the median property price is £194,000 in Streethouse & Sharlston Common area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £675,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Streethouse & Sharlston Common 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 Streethouse & Sharlston Common over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached54£312,500
Flats1£75,000
Semi-Detached62£206,750
Terraced70£131,000

10 years median price trend in Streethouse & Sharlston Common

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Streethouse & Sharlston Common.

All postcodes in Streethouse & Sharlston Common

WF76HP

Ackton Lane

WF105SF

Elm Way

WF76LN

Robbins Terrace

WF76LT

Dixon Street

WF41XA

Weeland Road

WF61UJ

Lytham Close

WF76EY

Mill Lane

WF105WH

Birch Mews

WF76AZ

Manor Drive

WF76BW

The Orchard

WF76LA

Jardine Avenue

WF105XU

Ascot Drive

WF105ZT

Altofts and Whitwood

WF41BQ

Crossley Street

WF41ER

Oakleigh Close

WF76BS

Wakefield Road

WF76DF

Farm Gardens

WF105BT

Stonecrop Drive

WF105JR

Chestnut Grove

WF76BP

Tall Trees Drive

WF76DJ

Whinney Lane

WF76HL

West End Avenue

WF76JU

Colwyn Terrace

WF105DP

Buttercup Way

WF41PU

Towers Lane

WF76BU

Snydale Villas

WF76HR

Loscoe Lane

WF76HU

Ackton Wood Villas

WF105UE

Jasmine Gardens

WF41DR

Queen's Crescent

WF61UH

Turnberry Court

WF76EA

Litell Royd

WF76JZ

Rhyl Street

WF105GZ

Pear Tree Way

WF41DG

Woodside Avenue

WF41PT

Towers Lane

WF76DR

Meadway

WF76GA

Thistle Hill Drive

WF105FS

Cornflower Mews

WF76HD

New Road

WF105FP

Dandelion Close

WF41AR

Clifton Road

WF41PX

Doncaster Road

WF76AQ

Claytons Buildings

WF41AY

Southfield Road

WF41BG

Crossley Street

WF41DY

Weeland Road

WF41ES

The Beeches

WF76FF

Faviell Gardens

WF76NF

Muirfield Avenue

WF41DF

Woodside Crescent

WF76AL

Highfield Close

WF76HA

Cooksland Lane

WF76LR

Featherstone Lane

WF76NA

Gleneagles Road

WF105ZA

Ledger Way

WF105QR

Netherfield Close

WF76DP

Netheroyd

WF76HJ

Warren Drive

WF105ER

The Bramblings

WF105UN

Larch Avenue

WF76DE

Whinney Lane

WF76ED

Waldenhowe Close

WF105FN

Lavender Mews

WF41AH

Coronation Road

WF41EH

Grime Lane

WF61GY

Premier Way North

WF76LB

South View

WF76LU

Gladstone Street

WF105FG

Violet Close

WF41BT

Colliery Street

WF41EB

Weeland Road

WF76AH

Featherstone Lane

WF76AY

De Lacy Avenue

WF61UA

Western Gales Way

WF76BY

Whinney Lane

WF76DY

George Street

WF76EF

Clark Court

WF105UJ

Foxglove Fold

WF41DE

Weeland Drive

WF61UE

Magdalene Fields

WF76EE

Park Court

WF76JY

Green Lane

WF76GB

Whitwell Main

WF76HE

New Road

WF105FL

Rosehip Walk

WF41TG

Springvale Close

WF76LS

Featherstone Lane

WF41AG

Northfield Road

WF61UB

Augusta Drive

WF76AB

Featherstone Lane

WF76DA

Whinney Lane

WF105UL

Elm Drive

WF105ZG

Towchester Drive

WF76GD

Whitwell Drive

WF76JD

Castleford Lane

WF41AZ

Cow Lane

WF61FS

Rosie Road

WF61GX

Devilliers Way

WF61SA

Church Lane

Data Sources

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