Thornes is a residential and commercial area located to the south of Wakefield city center. It is known for its mix of housing, ranging from Victorian terraces to modern developments. The area includes local shops, schools, and parks, making it a practical place to live. Thornes Park, one of the main green spaces, offers walking paths, sports facilities, and a small lake.
The area is well-connected, with easy access to Wakefield’s city center and major transport links, including the M1 motorway. Thornes is also home to a retail park, providing convenience for shopping and services. While primarily residential, it retains a community feel with regular events and activities at Thornes Park. The blend of amenities and transport links makes it a functional part of Wakefield.
On average Thornes has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 225 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 15.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Thornes is £39,600 per year. There are 5 schools in Thornes: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good).
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Lawefield Lane
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Wauchope Street
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Horbury Road
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Clarence Walk
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Spruce Court
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Ings Road
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Thornes
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Carnlea Grove
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Gill Sike Bungalows
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Horbury Road
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Thornes Moor Road
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Muirfield Drive
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Chald Lane
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Lilac Avenue
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Thornleigh Avenue
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Castle Street
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Grampian Avenue
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Claremont Terrace
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Lawefield Grove
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Lawefield Lane
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Thornleigh Avenue
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Clarence Road
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Rayfield
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Pentland Grove
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Horbury Road
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Horbury Road
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Monckton Road
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Avondale Way
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Lennox Drive
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Thornleigh Grove
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Major Street
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Cedar View
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Oakwood
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Horbury Road
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Cumbrian Way
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Thornes
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Gaskell Street
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Cambridge Street
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Cypress Court
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Green End Lane
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Monckton Road
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Field Lane
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Horbury Road
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Cleveland Avenue
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Castle Street
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Pennine Close
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Cleveland Garth
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Thornes
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Mayfair Court
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Piccadilly
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Gill Sike Bungalows
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Avondale Street
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Thornesgate Mews
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The Mount
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Park Grove Road
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Cambridge Street
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Aysgarth Close
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Cumbrian Way
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Cleveland Grove
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Lennox Drive
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Troon Way
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Carlton Street
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Cedar Mews
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Field Lane
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Horbury Road
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Thornes
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Aysgarth Drive
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Aysgarth Drive
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Horbury Road
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Holmfield Lane
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Seymour Street
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Thornes Moor Close
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Old Crown Road
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Aysgarth Drive
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Victoria Grove
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Dewsbury Road
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Cumbrian Way
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Thornleigh Road
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Thornes Moor Drive
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Thornes
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The Courtyard
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Thornes Lane
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Pilkington Street
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Thornes
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Dewsbury Road
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Thornes
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Makin Street
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Fawcett Street
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Ryburn Place
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Cumbrian Way
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Thornes Moor Road
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Thornes Road
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Lawefield Lane
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Horbury Road
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Thornes View
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Westgate End
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Westgate
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Lennox Drive
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Colinsway