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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
35.66(-18%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.4(-24%)
Public order
7.06(-21%)
Vehicle crime
5.42(-3%)
Other theft
5.14(-23%)
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 219 recent sales, the median property price is £245,000 in Wakefield Rural area, with individual transactions ranging from £53,750 up to £1,100,000.

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
Detached78£327,500
Flats13£130,000
Semi-Detached88£230,000
Terraced40£203,725

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

WF43FF

Sandpiper Court

WF43NL

Hollingthorpe Road

WF43PW

Maybury Avenue

WF43QL

High Keep Fold

WF44JZ

Sycamore Lane

WF44PJ

Nellgap Avenue

S755RJ

Windhill Rise

S755GN

Maydal Drive

WF27SX

Lake Court

WF43DN

Branch Road

WF43FS

Mackie Road

WF43GA

Haslegrave Park

WF43QF

Squirrels Drey

WF44HY

Upper Lane

WF44RW

Smithy Lane

WF27BN

Denby Dale Road

WF43GG

Sandpiper Drive

WF44RS

Thornhill Close

WF45QA

Bridge Road

WF27SL

Ashlea Court

WF27SU

Crab Lane

WF42JS

Woolley Park

WF43AL

Howard Crescent

WF43AR

Barkers Road

WF43AS

Durkar Lane

WF43LL

Woodland Close

WF43LN

The Willows

WF43QZ

Wakefield Rural

WF44NX

New Road

WF44SB

Wood Mount

WF44SL

South Lane

WF43PU

Hopewell Way

WF44AZ

Grange Lane

WF44HA

Blacker Lane

WF43AQ

The Close

WF43EG

Hollin Lane

WF43JF

Church Lane

WF44FB

Grange Manor

WF44HE

Church Lane

WF44QP

Ridge Road

WF44QR

Ridge Avenue

WF45NY

Redshank Place

S755QS

Henry Moore Court

S755RU

Silverwood Road

WF43AG

The Close

WF43BA

Calder Close

WF43EB

High Street

WF43EJ

Cliff Road

WF43PH

New Hall Close

WF43QN

Ward Fall

WF44NN

New Road

WF44XX

New Hall Way

WF43DX

Grove Park

WF43FN

Common Way

WF43HL

Common Way

WF43PS

Kirkdale Drive

WF44HD

Balk Lane

WF44NJ

Brookfields

WF44QB

Longroyd Farm

WF44RF

Green Lane

S755GY

Spring Hill

S755RR

Dearne Court

WF43JQ

Boyne Hill

WF43NG

Hollingthorpe Lane

WF44HZ

South Lane

WF44LH

The Croft

WF44RG

New Road

WF44SQ

Crossfield Court

S754DD

Moorhouse Lane

WF42LN

Woolley Low Moor Lane

WF42TA

Woolley Hall Gardens

WF43BH

Durkar Low Lane

WF43JS

Beech View

WF43NU

Woodmoor Close

WF43PZ

Otters Holt

WF44LQ

Bramley Lane

WF44SG

Nell Gap Lane

WF42LE

Seckar Lane

WF42LY

The Courtyard

WF43AH

Howard Crescent

WF43PD

Fishponds Drive

WF43PN

Kenton Drive

WF44JX

Huddersfield Road

WF44PE

Back Lane

WF44QU

Nell Gap Lane

WF45LF

Coxley Dell

S755GT

Goldsworthy Way

WF43DD

Primrose Lane

WF43HP

Mackie Hill Close

WF43LR

Woolley View

WF43QA

Manor Farm Court

WF44JT

Park Lane

WF44NL

Brookfields

WF44QX

Old Road

WF44TZ

Wicken Tree Lane

WF42JJ

New Road

WF43HS

High View

WF43JB

Church Lane

WF43LG

Mostyn Walk

WF44FD

Church Gardens

Data Sources

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