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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 229 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 in Wakefield Rural area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 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
Semi-Detached95£230,000
Terraced38£180,000
Flats12£131,500
Detached84£345,000

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

WF27SR

Wood Lane

WF44SA

Ramsey View

WF42LP

Common Lane

S755GS

Stockwell Court

WF42JG

The Green

WF43BG

Green Acres

WF43DU

Milton Close

WF43EP

Cliff Grove

WF43FY

Upper Close Way

WF43HE

Painthorpe Lane

WF43HN

South View

WF43LD

Marshall Avenue

WF43LU

Russell Avenue

WF44HS

Hall Croft

WF44JA

Netherton Hall Gardens

WF44LD

Maltkiln Drive

WF44PQ

Nell Gap Lane

WF44RT

Thornhill Road

WF44JH

Bar Lane

WF120QE

Thornhill Edge

WF27SW

Slack Lane

WF42JN

New Road

WF43BE

Broad Acres

WF43LS

Stoney Lane

WF43PB

Fishponds Drive

WF43PL

Julie Avenue

WF43QE

Otters Holt

WF43QW

Bailey Walk

WF44LE

Bretton Lane

WF44NT

New Road

WF44NU

New Road

WF44PX

Water Lane

S755FG

Rosefield Avenue

WF42LG

Intake Lane

WF43BT

Ledgard Drive

WF43DW

Blacker Lane

WF43EN

Cliff Drive

WF43HD

Haveroid Lane

WF43LP

Moorland Drive

WF43LX

Copeworth Drive

WF43QB

Durkar Rise

WF44SP

Meadow Vale

WF44TB

Danesleigh Drive

WF44YZ

Cross Road

WF42FS

Old Beech Farm

WF42LH

Stoney Lane

WF43FD

Manor Crest

WF43FR

St James Road

WF43GB

Crigglestone Way

WF43GZ

Ashwood Parade

WF43NN

Hollingthorpe Avenue

WF43NP

Hollingthorpe Avenue

WF44AU

Bar Lane

WF44JB

Strands Court

WF44NA

Oakland Road

WF44NR

New Road

WF44QL

Danes Lane

WF44NW

New Road

WF43HJ

Garden Terrace

S754DA

Haigh Lane

S754DH

Haigh Mews

S755GQ

Mobray Drive

WF42JZ

High Street

WF43BS

Eastwood Close

WF43EL

Cliff Road

WF43HR

Painthorpe Lane

WF43JG

Well Head Mews

WF44BA

Grange Lane

WF44NE

Coxley View

WF44QG

Ramsey Road

WF44RH

New Road

S754BX

Huddersfield Road

S755QP

The Grange

WF27BE

Denby Dale Road

WF27SN

Lake View

WF42LJ

Low Moor Lane

WF43EX

The Crimbles

WF43FX

Micklewait Avenue

WF43NW

Hollingthorpe Road

WF44LR

Coxley Crescent

WF44RQ

Wood Lane

WF42LL

Wentworth Close

WF27SJ

Ashton Court

WF42LX

Finkle Close

WF43FE

Sandpiper Road

WF43GE

Woollen Well Way

WF43GF

Nelson Grange

WF43NE

Kingfisher Close

WF43PP

Gillion Crescent

WF44AX

New Hall Way

WF44LB

Bretton Lane

WF44TQ

Netherton Hall Drive

WF44UD

Ashwood Heights

WF45PD

Bittern Croft

WF27BL

Peel Avenue

S755RY

Maltby Avenue

WF43BX

Willowgarth

WF43DP

Denby Dale Road

WF43ER

Bretton Lane

WF43ET

Dennington Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.