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Upton

England / Yorkshire and The Humber / Wakefield / Upton

About

Upton is a residential area located in Wakefield, West Yorkshire. It sits approximately 3 miles southeast of Wakefield city center, near the A638 road. The area is primarily made up of housing estates, with a mix of detached, semi-detached, and terraced homes. Local amenities include a convenience store, a primary school, and several green spaces, providing practical services for residents.

The area is well-connected by public transport, with bus routes linking it to Wakefield and nearby towns. Upton Park offers recreational space, featuring playgrounds and walking paths. The surrounding landscape includes open fields and farmland, giving the area a semi-rural feel. Upton is a quiet, family-oriented neighborhood with easy access to larger urban centers.

Area overview

On average Upton has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 100 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 13.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Upton is £39,600 per year. There are 1 schools in Upton: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
100
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
13.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Upton Population
6,248
Population density
469.4 per km²

Demographics

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

Housing

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 74 recent sales, the median property price is £158,500 in Upton area, with individual transactions ranging from £72,500 up to £335,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached19£260,000
Semi-Detached36£156,000
Terraced19£140,000

10 years price trend in Upton

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.