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Wakefield Rural

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About

Wakefield Rural ward encompasses a large area of open countryside and farmland surrounding the city's urban core. The landscape is defined by rolling fields, scattered woodlands, and the meandering path of the River Calder. Settlements here are small and distinct, including the villages of Netherton and Kirkhamgate, which maintain their own separate identities.

The ward is characterised by agricultural activity and several historic sites, such as the ruins of Sandal Castle. A network of public footpaths and bridleways crosses the area, providing access to the rural scenery. The M1 motorway runs through the western section, marking a significant transport route alongside the more tranquil country lanes.

Area overview

On average Wakefield Rural has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 65 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Wakefield Rural is £52,365 per year. There are 9 schools in Wakefield Rural: 6 primary (1 Outstanding and 5 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Wakefield Rural is home to around 17,696 people, with a population density of about 409.3 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
65
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
9.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Wakefield Rural Population
17,696
Population density
409.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
36.73(-17%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.06(-30%)
Public order
6.78(-23%)
Vehicle crime
5.09(-10%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.75(-45%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
16,663
94.16%
Other White
277
1.57%
White and Asian (mixed)
112
0.63%
African
107
0.6%
Indian
75
0.42%
Total population: 17,697

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
4,553
30.76%
No qualifications
2,665
18%
Level 3 (A level)
2,606
17.6%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
2,113
14.27%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,458
9.85%
Total 16+ residents: 14,803

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
3,211
41.86%
Owns with a mortgage
2,698
35.18%
Private landlord or letting agency
742
9.67%
Social rents from council
505
6.58%
Other social rented
319
4.16%
Total households: 7,670

Property prices in Wakefield Rural

Based on 221 recent sales, the median property price is £243,500 in Wakefield Rural area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £990,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Wakefield Rural 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 Wakefield Rural over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached71£380,000
Flats12£141,500
Semi-Detached100£230,000
Terraced38£190,500

10 years median price trend in Wakefield Rural

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

All postcodes in Wakefield Rural

WF44RA

Highfield Crescent

WF44BA

Grange Lane

WF44JH

Bar Lane

WF42LH

Stoney Lane

WF44RT

Thornhill Road

WF43EX

The Crimbles

WF43GA

Haslegrave Park

WF44NB

Highfield Road

WF44NX

New Road

WF27SX

Lake Court

WF44SG

Nell Gap Lane

WF43HA

Daw Lane

WF43FF

Sandpiper Court

WF43PE

Moor View

WF43LH

Moorside Crescent

S754DA

Haigh Lane

WF43BF

Holme Croft

WF43FW

Calder Way

WF44LL

South Lane

WF44LB

Bretton Lane

WF44QY

Old Road

WF44RU

Thornhill Road

WF42JL

Abbot Lane

WF43FT

Pugneys Avenue

S755RL

Wheatley Drive

WF44QB

Longroyd Farm

S755GT

Goldsworthy Way

WF43HR

Painthorpe Lane

WF27BJ

Calder Park

WF44TZ

Wicken Tree Lane

WF43BH

Durkar Low Lane

WF43NH

Hollingthorpe Road

WF44AS

Hardcastle Lane

WF44JE

South Lane

WF43PP

Gillion Crescent

WF43DW

Blacker Lane

WF44PQ

Nell Gap Lane

WF43HJ

Garden Terrace

WF42JS

Woolley Park

WF44PD

Thornhill Road

WF43DZ

Rockwood Crescent

WF43GF

Nelson Grange

WF43PF

Church View

S755GY

Spring Hill

WF44JU

Wakefield Rural

WF44QR

Ridge Avenue

WF42LZ

The Paddock

WF43GE

Woollen Well Way

WF44QT

Nell Gap Crescent

WF43AG

The Close

WF43NP

Hollingthorpe Avenue

WF44QN

Old Road

S754BX

Huddersfield Road

WF42LB

Back House Lane

WF43AU

Newland Crescent

WF44LR

Coxley Crescent

WF44SF

The Lawns

WF43EE

High Street

WF42LN

Woolley Low Moor Lane

WF43DA

Denby Dale Road

WF44EY

Blacker Crescent

WF43NA

Hollingthorpe Lane

WF44AU

Bar Lane

WF44PB

Thornhill Road

WF44HA

Blacker Lane

WF43QF

Squirrels Drey

WF43QE

Otters Holt

WF44HD

Balk Lane

WF43NG

Hollingthorpe Lane

WF44HG

Netherton Lane

WF43LG

Mostyn Walk

WF43AR

Barkers Road

WF42JX

Wakefield Rural

WF44PY

Water Lane

WF43DL

Denby Dale Road

WF43ND

Denby Dale Road West

WF43AZ

Denby Dale Road

WF43NJ

Hollingthorpe Court

WF44JF

The Old Woodyard

WF27BH

Denby Dale Road

WF43AP

Durkar Lane

WF43EA

Calder View

WF43EF

High Street

WF27BN

Denby Dale Road

WF44RW

Smithy Lane

WF44SW

Glenfields Close

WF43QP

The Links

WF44FE

Danes Lane

S755RQ

Bloomingdale Court

S755RP

River View

WF43JH

Boyne Hill

WF27UA

Peel Avenue

WF44NA

Oakland Road

WF44UB

Oakland Crest

WF43BL

Durkar Low Lane

WF43NF

St Johns Gardens

WF44UD

Ashwood Heights

WF43NS

Woodmoor Drive

WF44HL

Netherton Lane

WF44PU

Coxley Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/06/2026.