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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The Mount
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St Michael's Close
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Old Crown Road
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Monckton Road
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Thornleigh Drive
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St James's Court
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Park Avenue
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Lawefield Court
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Horbury Road
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Cleveland Grove
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Chald Lane
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Carlton Street
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Dewsbury Road
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Makin Street
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Monckton Road
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Field Lane
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Brentlea Avenue
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Cotton Street
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Lennox Drive
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Dewsbury Road
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Thornes Lane Wharf
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Major Street
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Holmfield Avenue
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Harcourt Street
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Hillside Close
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Victoria Grove
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Thornes Moor Avenue
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Mount Crescent
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Camellia Close
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Monckton Road
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Thornleigh Crescent
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Field Gardens
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Thornes Moor Road
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Milne's Avenue
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Gill Sike Avenue
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Thornleigh Croft
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Horbury Road
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Milne's Avenue
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Colinsway
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Thornleigh Crescent
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St George's Road
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Tew Street
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Lawefield Lane
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Lawefield Grove
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Aysgarth Drive
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Holme Lane
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Clayton Street
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Brackendale Road
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Lawefield Way
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Colinsway
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Horbury Road
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Cumbrian Way
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Grange Street
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Barrass Yard
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Lawefield Mews
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Cumbrian Way
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Lennox Drive
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Fairway View
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Avondale Way
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Secker Street
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Thornleigh Garth
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Cotton Street
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Thornes Moor Avenue
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Brighton Street
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Lady Lane
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Field Gardens
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Cross Lane
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Horne Street
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Cumbrian Way
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Thornbury Park
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Horbury Road
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Symons Street
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Pentland Grove
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Ings Road
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Holmfield Avenue
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Duke Of York Avenue
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Cross Lane
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Grange Street
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Co-Operative Street
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Field Place