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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

WF44PL

Butts Lane

WF44SE

Green Lane Close

WF44QY

Old Road

WF43AW

Hollin Drive

WF43BP

Ledgard Drive

WF43HA

Daw Lane

WF43JZ

Jubilee Street

WF43LH

Moorside Crescent

WF44JF

The Old Woodyard

WF44PD

Thornhill Road

WF43HQ

Daw Green Avenue

WF43JR

Stoney Lane

WF43PA

Fishponds Drive

WF44EZ

Blacker Lane

WF44PA

New Road

WF44PY

Water Lane

WF44RL

Old Road

WF44SN

Glenfields

WF45NZ

Lapwing View

WF42JU

Church Street

WF43ND

Denby Dale Road West

WF43QH

Charles View

WF44JN

Denby Dale Road

WF43AP

Durkar Lane

WF43BB

Denby Dale Road

WF43EF

High Street

WF43LZ

Stoney Lane

WF43NX

Painthorpe Lane

WF43QP

The Links

WF44HN

Bridle Lane

WF44NY

New Road

WF44PU

Coxley Lane

WF44PW

Sandy Lane

WF44QN

Old Road

WF27SP

School Hill

WF42JH

New Road

WF43BQ

Durkar Low Lane

WF43HH

Painthorpe Terrace

WF43NT

Woodmoor Rise

WF44JP

Huddersfield Road

WF44QS

Ridge Crescent

S754BZ

Haigh Lane

S755GR

Heathcote Close

WF27BQ

Denby Dale Road

WF42LB

Back House Lane

WF43NF

St Johns Gardens

WF44LU

Coxley Crescent

WF44LX

Netherfield Crescent

WF44PZ

New Road

WF44SS

Grey Gables

WF44TW

Ramsey Court

WF44YG

Cross Road

S755GX

Knoll Mews

WF43DA

Denby Dale Road

WF43QQ

Cliff Court

WF44NF

Upper Lane

WF26QJ

Miller Court

WF43HF

Painthorpe Lane

WF43JH

Boyne Hill

WF43JL

Wood Lane

WF44HT

Meadow Court

WF44JE

South Lane

WF44LS

Netherfield Place

WF44ND

The Crescent

WF27BJ

Calder Park

WF42JP

Barn Court

WF42QH

Woolley Park Gardens

WF43AX

Denby Dale Road East

WF44TR

Home Farm Court

WF43EW

Blacker Lane

WF43LQ

Marshall Avenue

WF44LJ

Cobbler Hall

WF44NH

Coxley Crescent

WF44PH

Nell Gap Lane

S755RW

Swaithe View

WF44EU

Green Lane

WF44JW

Huddersfield Road

WF43EQ

Cliff Road

WF43FG

Sandpiper Mews

WF43HB

Daw Lane

WF43PY

Ashwood Grange

WF43QD

Badger Close

WF44QQ

Ramsey Crescent

WF44RU

Thornhill Road

WF43EU

Bull Lane

WF43FP

Swallow Way

WF44LA

Bretton Lane

WF44PP

Sandy Lane

WF44SZ

St Lukes Close

WF43BN

Durkar Low Lane

WF43FB

Manor Rise

WF43LA

Painthorpe Lane

WF43PX

Colleen Road

WF44EX

Green Lane

WF44HP

Bridle Close

WF44HW

Upper Lane

WF44LN

Whitley Farm Drive

WF44QJ

Carr Lane

WF44UG

Innfold Farm

WF43JX

Micklethwaite Road

Data Sources

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