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
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Gillion Crescent
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New Hall Approach
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Bretton Lane
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Netherton Hall Drive
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Ashwood Heights
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Bittern Croft
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Maltby Avenue
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Hall Lane
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Bar Lane
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Durkar & Crigglestone
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Durkar Low Lane
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Willow Garth
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Durkar & Crigglestone
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Bretton Lane
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Bretton Lane
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Kettlethorpe & Chapelthorpe
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Low Moor Crescent
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Copeworth Drive
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Hollingthorpe Court
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Netherton & Middlestown
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Netherton & Middlestown
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Sycamore Lane
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Nell Gap Lane
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Water Lane
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Green Lane
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Old Road
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Woodlands Court
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Parson Lane
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Lake View
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Durkar Low Lane
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Netherton & Middlestown
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Rockwood Crescent
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Cliff Road
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Cross Road
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Colleen Road
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South Lane
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South Lane
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Low Lane
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Green Lane
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New Road
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New Road
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Southfields View
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Glenfields Close
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Gresford Close
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Abbot Lane
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Navigation Court
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Back Lane
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Durkar Fields
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High Street
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Stoney Lane
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Hollingthorpe Court
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New Road
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Netherton & Middlestown
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Bretton Lane
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Walton, Woolley & Bretton
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Finkle Close
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Finkle Close
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Howard Crescent
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Orchard Drive
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Grove Park
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Winden Close
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Oakwood Gardens
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Peel Avenue
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Painthorpe Lane
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Stoney Lane
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Low Moor Crescent
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Haveroid Way
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Netherton Hall Drive
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Green Lane
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Huddersfield Road
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Bretton Lane
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Bretton Lane
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Coxley Crescent
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Sandy Lane
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Chapel Hill Lane
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Hoyland Manor
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Parkside
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Patch Wood Gardens
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Barnsley Road
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Holme Croft
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Lees Crescent
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Broad Cut Road
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Denby Dale Road East
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Moor View
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Butts Lane
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Nell Gap Crescent
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Farm Mount
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Calderstone Court
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Netherton & Middlestown
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.