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About

Upton is a residential district situated to the north of Wakefield city centre, characterised by a mix of housing from different periods. The area is primarily made up of family homes, with local amenities centred around Upton Street. It offers straightforward access to the wider Wakefield road network, facilitating travel into the city or towards neighbouring towns. The community is served by several local schools and basic shopping facilities, catering to daily needs.

The area is defined by its proximity to the Park Lodge Lane playing fields, which provide a significant open space for recreation. Upton Park itself offers green areas for leisure, contributing to the neighbourhood's atmosphere. Historically a mining village, its integration into Wakefield has maintained a distinct local identity. The presence of St. John the Baptist Church on Upton Street marks a longstanding focal point within the community layout.

Area overview

On average Upton has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 77 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 13.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Upton is £45,454 per year. There are 1 schools in Upton: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Upton is home to around 6,248 people, with a population density of about 469.4 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
77
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
13.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Upton Population
6,248
Population density
469.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
41.93(-4%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.6(-1%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.12(+8%)
Other theft
5.6(-16%)
Public order
5.6(-38%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,811
92.96%
Other White
265
4.24%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
25
0.4%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
24
0.38%
African
23
0.37%
Total population: 6,251

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,338
26.62%
Level 4+ (Degree)
998
19.86%
Level 3 (A level)
873
17.37%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
823
16.37%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
549
10.92%
Total 16+ residents: 5,026

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
936
35.51%
Owns outright
878
33.31%
Private landlord or letting agency
395
14.98%
Social rents from council
205
7.78%
Other social rented
155
5.88%
Total households: 2,636

Property prices in Upton

Based on 76 recent sales, the median property price is £163,750 in Upton area, with individual transactions ranging from £72,500 up to £335,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Upton 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 Upton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached20£256,500
Semi-Detached34£165,000
Terraced22£136,500

10 years median price trend in Upton

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Upton.

All postcodes in Upton

WF91HF

Springville Gardens

WF91PG

Marguerite Gardens

WF91HE

Victoria Court

WF91LE

Bell Street

WF91FF

Ivory Walk

WF83JD

Great North Road

WF91HD

Tom Wood Ash Lane

WF91DD

Field Lane

WF91NQ

Thistle Drive

WF91BB

Doncaster Road

WF91LT

Askham Grove

WF83JE

Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton

WF91HW

Orchid Close

WF91JU

Wrangbrook Road

WF91DR

Rose Avenue

WF91NA

Waulk Mill Close

WF92DF

St Margarets Court

WF92ED

White Hart Fold

WF91EP

School Street

WF91FH

Walton Wood Mews

WF91HB

Tom Wood Ash Lane

WF91HN

New Lane

WF91LX

Tom Wood Ash Lane

WF91HP

Richmond Road

WF91JP

Little Lane

WF91JS

Waggon Lane

WF91DX

Sunny Avenue

WF91FA

Ruby Lane

WF91FW

Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton

WF91NF

Daisy Fold

WF91NX

Elder Drive

WF91DE

Common Lane

WF91DN

West Avenue

WF91JY

Clayton Avenue

WF91HU

Hill Estate

WF91LZ

Pennine View

WF91DL

West Avenue

WF91HY

Harewood Lane

WF92EB

Long Close Lane

WF91EX

Mclaren Avenue

WF91JZ

Clayton Avenue

WF83HJ

Pontefract Road

WF91HS

Beech Road

WF91NN

Clover Walk

WF92DY

Doncaster Road

WF91BH

Field Lane

WF91PW

Meadow View

WF91HX

Waggon Lane

WF91JB

Harewood Lane

WF91LQ

Smeaton Road

Data Sources

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