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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 235 recent sales, the median property price is £245,000 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, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Wakefield Rural over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached80£377,498£3,191
Flats13£135,000£2,030
Semi-Detached103£230,000£2,867
Terraced39£190,000£2,719

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

WF44JT

Park Lane

WF44JJ

Bar Lane

WF43JU

Painthorpe Lane

WF27SR

Wood Lane

WF45QA

Bridge Road

WF44NS

New Road

WF43HN

South View

WF43EP

Cliff Grove

WF43DB

Denby Dale Road West

WF42LX

Finkle Close

WF44QE

Cross Road

WF43AD

Denby Dale Road East

WF43EN

Cliff Drive

WF44JY

Huddersfield Road

WF27BQ

Denby Dale Road

WF44SQ

Crossfield Court

WF44ST

Highfields

WF42LJ

Low Moor Lane

WF42JY

Molly Hurst Lane

WF44PG

Nell Gap Lane

S755GN

Maydal Drive

WF27SN

Lake View

WF43PW

Maybury Avenue

WF43LX

Copeworth Drive

WF43DF

Hollin Lane

WF43NW

Hollingthorpe Road

WF42LT

Bramley Lane

WF42LL

Wentworth Close

WF42LQ

Haigh Lane

WF43BG

Green Acres

WF43AF

Durkar Lane

WF42LW

Low Moor Lane

WF43PT

Aberfield Drive

WF43DH

Denby Dale Road

WF44PL

Butts Lane

WF42LP

Common Lane

WF43AA

Denby Dale Road West

WF44NR

New Road

WF43PQ

Manor Farm Road

WF44HZ

South Lane

WF44RR

Old Road

WF43QW

Bailey Walk

WF44SB

Wood Mount

WF43FB

Manor Rise

S755QR

Gresford Close

WF44JZ

Sycamore Lane

WF43NT

Woodmoor Rise

WF44LN

Whitley Farm Drive

WF43JR

Stoney Lane

WF44PW

Sandy Lane

WF44NF

Upper Lane

WF43JN

Stoney Lane

WF44SD

Crossfields

WF43DJ

Denby Dale Road

WF43AH

Howard Crescent

WF43FU

Denby Dale Road

WF44FB

Grange Manor

S754DB

Haigh Lane

WF43NQ

Hollingthorpe Lane

WF44JP

Huddersfield Road

WF43GG

Sandpiper Drive

WF43LY

Copeworth Drive

WF43AQ

The Close

WF44RB

Old Road

WF44RP

New Hall Approach

WF44PJ

Nellgap Avenue

WF44RG

New Road

WF43FR

St James Road

WF44HP

Bridle Close

WF43GZ

Ashwood Parade

S755GQ

Mobray Drive

WF43EJ

Cliff Road

WF44JW

Huddersfield Road

WF44NW

New Road

WF44PS

Low Lane

WF43PU

Hopewell Way

WF44HS

Hall Croft

WF27ST

Almshouse Lane

WF42JP

Barn Court

WF44QJ

Carr Lane

WF44LA

Bretton Lane

WF44SH

Glenfields

WF44PE

Back Lane

WF44TQ

Netherton Hall Drive

WF43HQ

Daw Green Avenue

WF43LS

Stoney Lane

WF43FQ

St James Road

WF43BY

Durkar Fields

WF43FP

Swallow Way

WF43DU

Milton Close

WF43NN

Hollingthorpe Avenue

WF43JX

Micklethwaite Road

WF44LD

Maltkiln Drive

WF44QH

Ramsey Road

WF27SW

Slack Lane

WF44QZ

Highfield Crescent

WF44QL

Danes Lane

WF43HB

Daw Lane

WF44NY

New Road

WF44SL

South Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.