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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 average crime levels, with around 70 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 38% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. 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

Median price£167,500
Price per sq ft£210
Sales (last 12 months)79
Typical range (middle 50%)£140K – £225K

Based on 79 recent sales, the median property price is £167,500 (about £210 per square foot) in Upton area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £490,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Upton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached15£240,000£260
Semi-Detached45£172,500£215
Terraced19£140,000£185

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Upton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Upton.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£180,000£116,250£75,000
2017£160,000£92,500£74,500
2018£154,000£115,000£83,000
2019£149,000£112,250£90,000
2020£205,000£120,000£95,250
2021£210,000£140,000£109,000
2022£253,000£146,000£110,000
2023£258,000£144,500£126,000
2024£247,000£152,000£134,500
2025£256,500£166,000£140,000
2026£240,000£165,000£142,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Upton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Upton.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£169£124£92
2017£175£113£96
2018£171£142£106
2019£171£152£109
2020£191£158£122
2021£208£161£138
2022£230£179£128
2023£241£171£150
2024£223£188£167
2025£255£198£171
2026£283£211£189
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Upton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Upton in the last year.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.