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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 moderate crime levels, with around 70 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
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
70
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
39.37(-11%)
Anti-social behaviour
12(-16%)
Other theft
5.76(-13%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.64(-46%)
Public order
4.48(-49%)
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 85 recent sales, the median property price is £170,000 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
Semi-Detached45£175,000
Terraced21£141,000
Detached19£250,000

10 years median price trend in Upton

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

All postcodes in Upton

WF91EB

Common Lane

WF91PQ

Jans Close

WF91DZ

Penarth Terrace

WF91BS

First Avenue

WF91DA

Quarry Lane

WF91DG

Rowlands Avenue

WF91FF

Ivory Walk

WF91FN

Jade Way

WF91EL

Graham Avenue

WF91NU

Greenwood Close

WF91EG

Wrangbrook Road

WF91NF

Daisy Fold

WF91GH

Peters Close

WF91FH

Walton Wood Mews

WF91LU

Saxon Close

WF91DN

West Avenue

WF91HY

Harewood Lane

WF91DF

Common Lane

WF91EH

Main Street

WF91DU

Rose Grove

WF91LA

Clayton Avenue

WF91DR

Rose Avenue

WF92DZ

Hall Lane

WF91DX

Sunny Avenue

WF91LD

Bell Street

WF91PG

Marguerite Gardens

WF91LP

Sleep Hill Lane

WF91DQ

Grosvenor Avenue

WF91HL

Portland Place

WF91EZ

School Street

WF91HX

Waggon Lane

WF91HH

New Lane Crescent

WF91NS

Greenwood Avenue

WF91JU

Wrangbrook Road

WF91LB

Bell Street

WF91DT

East Avenue

WF91LZ

Pennine View

WF91EU

Cross Street

WF91LQ

Smeaton Road

WF91FJ

Common Lane

WF91NT

Orchid Crest

WF91FU

Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton

WF91LW

Railway Cottages

WF91FX

Binggeli Grove

WF91DL

West Avenue

WF91BW

Second Avenue

WF91NX

Elder Drive

WF91JZ

Clayton Avenue

WF91FR

Woodland Walk

WF91DY

Common Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/06/2026.