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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

WF43JL

Wood Lane

WF43GJ

Oakdale Croft

WF43JQ

Boyne Hill

WF42LE

Seckar Lane

WF43JB

Church Lane

WF43FD

Manor Crest

S755RW

Swaithe View

WF44XX

New Hall Way

WF43JY

Cross Road

WF44RJ

New Road

WF43LZ

Stoney Lane

WF43EY

Orchard Gardens

WF43JJ

Hall Lane

WF44LU

Coxley Crescent

WF44PN

Sandy Lane

WF43HP

Mackie Hill Close

WF43LR

Woolley View

WF43HX

Wakefield Rural

WF44JA

Netherton Hall Gardens

WF44JL

Denby Dale Road

WF44LE

Bretton Lane

WF43AN

Howard Crescent

WF44TS

Farm Mount

WF44NJ

Brookfields

WF43LL

Woodland Close

WF44UA

Parkside

WF43DY

Oakwood Gardens

WF44RS

Thornhill Close

WF43GB

Crigglestone Way

WF43HS

High View

WF43NR

Hollingthorpe Grove

WF44UG

Innfold Farm

WF43NL

Hollingthorpe Road

WF43JS

Beech View

WF44AX

New Hall Way

WF42LA

Finkle Street

WF26TX

Patch Wood Court

WF43PZ

Otters Holt

WF42JU

Church Street

WF44YZ

Cross Road

WF44NH

Coxley Crescent

WF42JT

Back Lane

WF44JG

Wakefield Rural

WF44HY

Upper Lane

WF43AB

Wakefield Rural

WF44SZ

St Lukes Close

WF43AY

Fox Lane

WF44QF

Ramsey Road

WF26QP

Mill Farm Drive

WF43BB

Denby Dale Road

WF43BN

Durkar Low Lane

WF43BD

Newsholme Lane

WF44RH

New Road

WF42JW

The Walled Garden

WF43QN

Ward Fall

WF43EW

Blacker Lane

WF43HL

Common Way

WF44PP

Sandy Lane

WF43NU

Woodmoor Close

WF44RL

Old Road

S755GX

Knoll Mews

WF42FS

Old Beech Farm

WF43ER

Bretton Lane

S755GS

Stockwell Court

WF43BE

Broad Acres

WF43PS

Kirkdale Drive

WF44EX

Green Lane

WF44QU

Nell Gap Lane

WF44TB

Danesleigh Drive

WF43PJ

Woodmoor Drive

WF43QA

Manor Farm Court

WF43QL

High Keep Fold

WF43QJ

Castle Meadows

WF44NL

Brookfields

WF44EU

Green Lane

WF42LG

Intake Lane

WF44RN

Chapel Hill Lane

WF44LP

Netherfield Avenue

WF43PX

Colleen Road

WF43QB

Durkar Rise

WF44JS

Park Lane

WF44HU

Wakefield Rural

WF43AE

Denby Dale Road East

WF44HX

Upper Lane

WF44LX

Netherfield Crescent

S754DH

Haigh Mews

WF43ET

Dennington Lane

WF42TA

Woolley Hall Gardens

S755RY

Maltby Avenue

Data Sources

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