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Wakefield Rural

England / Yorkshire and The Humber / Wakefield / Wakefield Rural

About

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.

Area overview

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).

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
73
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
9%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Wakefield Rural

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.

By property type (last year):
TypeSalesMedian
Detached64£315,000
Flats10£138,975
Semi-Detached85£220,000
Terraced45£185,000

10 years price trend in Wakefield Rural

All postcodes in Wakefield Rural

WF43PP

Gillion Crescent

WF44AX

New Hall Approach

WF44LB

Bretton Lane

WF44TQ

Netherton Hall Drive

WF44UD

Ashwood Heights

WF45PD

Bittern Croft

S755RY

Maltby Avenue

WF43JJ

Hall Lane

WF44JJ

Bar Lane

WF43AB

Durkar & Crigglestone

WF43BJ

Durkar Low Lane

WF43BX

Willow Garth

WF43DP

Durkar & Crigglestone

WF43ER

Bretton Lane

WF43ET

Bretton Lane

WF43HX

Kettlethorpe & Chapelthorpe

WF43LE

Low Moor Crescent

WF43LY

Copeworth Drive

WF43NQ

Hollingthorpe Court

WF44HH

Netherton & Middlestown

WF44HU

Netherton & Middlestown

WF44JR

Sycamore Lane

WF44PG

Nell Gap Lane

WF44QA

Water Lane

WF44RB

Green Lane

WF44SF

Old Road

S755FE

Woodlands Court

WF42JQ

Parson Lane

WF27SY

Lake View

WF43BL

Durkar Low Lane

WF44HX

Netherton & Middlestown

WF43DZ

Rockwood Crescent

WF43EH

Cliff Road

WF43JY

Cross Road

WF43PR

Colleen Road

WF44HJ

South Lane

WF44LL

South Lane

WF44PS

Low Lane

WF44RE

Green Lane

WF44RJ

New Road

WF44RZ

New Road

WF44SR

Southfields View

WF44SW

Glenfields Close

S755QR

Gresford Close

WF42JL

Abbot Lane

WF27BH

Navigation Court

WF42JT

Back Lane

WF43BY

Durkar Fields

WF43EE

High Street

WF43JN

Stoney Lane

WF43NJ

Hollingthorpe Court

WF44NP

New Road

WF44NQ

Netherton & Middlestown

WF44TP

Bretton Lane

WF42JY

Walton, Woolley & Bretton

WF42LA

Finkle Close

WF42LU

Finkle Close

WF43AN

Howard Crescent

WF43BW

Orchard Drive

WF43DF

Grove Park

WF43DQ

Winden Close

WF43DY

Oakwood Gardens

WF43GH

Peel Avenue

WF43HW

Painthorpe Lane

WF43JP

Stoney Lane

WF43LJ

Low Moor Crescent

WF43PG

Haveroid Way

WF44HL

Netherton Hall Drive

WF44JD

Green Lane

WF44JY

Huddersfield Road

WF44LF

Bretton Lane

WF44LP

Bretton Lane

WF44LT

Coxley Crescent

WF44PR

Sandy Lane

WF44RN

Chapel Hill Lane

WF44TY

Hoyland Manor

WF44UA

Parkside

WF26TT

Patch Wood Gardens

WF26TU

Barnsley Road

WF43BF

Holme Croft

WF43BU

Lees Crescent

WF43DJ

Broad Cut Road

WF43NB

Denby Dale Road East

WF43PE

Moor View

WF44QE

Butts Lane

WF44QT

Nell Gap Crescent

WF44TS

Farm Mount

WF44UE

Calderstone Court

WF45PY

Netherton & Middlestown

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.