Wakefield Rural ward is located in the northern part of Wakefield, covering a mix of countryside and small settlements. The area includes villages such as Alverthorpe, Thornes, and Wrenthorpe, each with their own local amenities and community spaces. Green spaces like Pugneys Country Park and Newmillerdam offer recreational opportunities, with walking trails and water activities.
The ward has a mix of residential areas and agricultural land, maintaining a semi-rural character. Transport links include the A636 and A61 roads, providing connections to Wakefield city centre and nearby towns. Local schools, shops, and pubs serve the villages, while the M1 motorway is easily accessible for wider travel. The ward balances rural landscapes with suburban development, catering to both commuters and those seeking a quieter lifestyle.
On average Wakefield Rural has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 73 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Wakefield Rural is £45,759 per year. There are 9 schools in Wakefield Rural: 6 primary (1 Outstanding and 5 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).
Based on 204 recent sales, the median property price is £225,500 in Wakefield Rural area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £1,252,500.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 64 | £315,000 |
| Flats | 10 | £138,975 |
| Semi-Detached | 85 | £220,000 |
| Terraced | 45 | £185,000 |
10 years price trend in Wakefield Rural
S755RN
Walton, Woolley & Bretton
S755RP
River View
WF26QH
Barnsley Road
WF27SR
Wood Lane
WF42JX
Walton, Woolley & Bretton
WF42LP
Common Lane
WF42LQ
Haigh Lane
WF42LS
Gipsy Lane
WF43AA
Denby Dale Road West
WF43DH
Durkar & Crigglestone
WF43DL
Blacker Lane
WF43FT
Calder Way
WF43PT
Aberfield Drive
WF44SA
Ramsey View
S755GS
Stockwell Court
WF42JG
High Street
WF43BG
Green Acres
WF43DU
Milton Close
WF43EP
Cliff Grove
WF43FY
Upper Close Way
WF43HE
Haveroid Lane
WF43HN
Durkar & Crigglestone
WF43LD
Marshall Avenue
WF43LU
Russell Avenue
WF44JH
Bar Lane
WF44HS
Hall Croft
WF44JA
Netherton Hall Gardens
WF44LD
Maltkiln Drive
WF44PQ
Nell Gap Lane
WF44RT
Low Lane
WF120QE
Netherton & Middlestown
WF42JN
George Lane
WF27SW
Slack Lane
WF43BE
Broadacres
WF43LS
Grenville Walk
WF44NU
New Road
WF43PB
Fishponds Drive
WF43PL
Julie Avenue
WF43QE
Otters Holt
WF43QW
Bailey Walk
WF44LE
Bramley Lane
WF44NT
Albion Mews
WF44PX
Water Lane
S755FG
Dearne Court
WF42LG
Gallows Lane
WF43BT
Eastwood Close
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
Walton, Woolley & Bretton
WF42LH
Bolton Wife Hill
WF43FD
Manor Crest
WF43FR
Pugneys Avenue
WF43GB
Crigglestone Way
WF43GZ
Ashwood Parade
WF43HJ
Garden Terrace
WF43NN
Hollingthorpe Avenue
WF43NP
Hollingthorpe Avenue
WF44AU
Bar Lane
WF44JB
Strands Court
WF44NA
Oakland Road
WF44NR
Dunlands Lane
WF44NW
New Road
WF44QL
Danes Lane
S754DA
Haigh Lane
S754DH
Haigh Lane
S755GQ
Mobray Drive
WF43JG
Well Head Mews
WF42JZ
Finkle Street
WF43BS
Eastwood Close
WF43EL
Cliff Road
WF43HR
Painthorpe Lane
WF44BA
Grange Lane
WF44NE
Coxley View
WF44QG
Ramsey Road
WF44RH
New Road
S754BX
Huddersfield Road
S755QP
Knoll Mews
WF27BE
Durkar & Crigglestone
WF27SN
Lake View
WF42LJ
Low Moor Lane
WF42LL
Wentworth Close
WF43EX
The Crimbles
WF43FX
Crigglestone Way
WF43NW
Hollingthorpe Avenue
WF44LR
Coxley Crescent
WF44RQ
Wood Lane
WF27BL
Peel Avenue
WF42LX
Finkle Close
WF27SJ
Kettlethorpe & Chapelthorpe
WF43FE
Sandpiper Court
WF43GE
Woollen Well Way
WF43GF
Nelson Grange
WF43NE
Kingfisher Close
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.