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Wakefield South

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About

Wakefield South ward lies directly south of the city centre, primarily encompassing the residential suburb of Lupset. The area is characterised by post-war housing developments, with a mix of semi-detached and terraced homes. Local amenities are focused around the district centre on Denby Dale Road, which provides essential shops and services for the community. The ward is bordered by the A638 Doncaster Road, a major arterial route into the city.

The landscape is largely urban, with several green spaces integrated into the housing layout, including the playing fields at Rodwell Avenue. A notable local feature is the St George's Community Centre, which serves as a hub for various social activities and groups. The ward's western boundary is defined by the railway line, separating it from the neighbouring Outwood area.

Area overview

On average Wakefield South has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 135 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 16.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Wakefield South is £55,527 per year. There are 6 schools in Wakefield South: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good). Wakefield South is home to around 14,592 people, with a population density of about 1,816.4 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
135
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
16.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Wakefield South Population
14,592
Population density
1,816.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
71(+63%)
Public order
14.67(+64%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.75(-7%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.76(+27%)
Other theft
10.55(+59%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
10,967
75.16%
Pakistani
1,193
8.18%
Other White
875
6%
African
340
2.33%
Other
227
1.56%
Total population: 14,591

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,952
33.38%
No qualifications
2,398
20.25%
Level 3 (A level)
1,723
14.55%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,547
13.07%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,197
10.11%
Total 16+ residents: 11,840

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
2,257
36.01%
Owns with a mortgage
1,781
28.41%
Private landlord or letting agency
887
14.15%
Social rents from council
694
11.07%
Other social rented
428
6.83%
Total households: 6,268

Property prices in Wakefield South

Based on 186 recent sales, the median property price is £308,000 in Wakefield South area, with individual transactions ranging from £42,000 up to £1,300,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Wakefield South 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 South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached89£405,000
Flats4£171,000
Semi-Detached63£240,000
Terraced30£132,500

10 years median price trend in Wakefield South

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wakefield South.

All postcodes in Wakefield South

WF26BZ

Applegarth

WF26AP

Chevet Gardens

WF27DQ

Manygates Lane

WF15NF

Belle Vue Road

WF26DY

Woolgreaves Garth

WF26SU

Woodthorpe Park Drive

WF27HH

Rockley Drive

WF27PL

Heeley Road

WF15FT

Park Hill View

WF26AB

Agbrigg Road

WF26RG

Churchill Grove

WF26SG

Swift Way

WF27JB

Milnthorpe Lane

WF27QQ

Woodmoor Road

WF27QR

Hendal Lane

WF15AY

Maybush Road

WF26AH

Barnsley Road

WF26QX

Wentworth Way

WF26SX

New Biggin Hill

WF27EA

Kingsley Avenue

WF27EH

Westbourne Close

WF15EZ

Doncaster Road

WF15HS

Anderton Street

WF27DS

Manygates Lane

WF27SZ

Flintoff Close

WF15NU

Barnsley Road

WF26JG

Woodthorpe Lane

WF26JH

Woodthorpe Lane

WF26JW

Wavell Grove

WF27HN

Langsett Road

WF27NR

St Georges Walk

WF15FP

Heath Way

WF15GH

Woodlands Village

WF26AL

Walton Lane

WF26HN

Chevet Lane

WF26SE

Finch Avenue

WF26SP

Heron Drive

WF27PR

Melton Road

WF15BE

Altinkool Street

WF15LT

Briar Grove

WF27EF

Lynwood Drive

WF26JE

Chevet Lane

WF26RW

Stillwell Garth

WF27QT

Sherwood Drive

WF15BQ

Fieldhouse Street

WF15ET

William Prince Grove

WF15HX

Wesley Street

WF15JD

Denmark Street

WF26RA

Woodthorpe Gardens

WF27EY

Dodworth Drive

WF27ND

South Drive

WF27PH

Handsworth Road

WF15HL

Bridge Street

WF15HU

Arthur Street

WF15NA

Hudswell Street

WF27NB

South Drive

WF26EE

Barnsley Road

WF26HE

Mountbatten Avenue

WF27EW

Kettlethorpe Road

WF27LY

Castle Road

WF27PP

Tinsworth Road

WF27PT

Fairbrook Road

WF15AE

Wakefield South

WF15EN

Buckingham Drive

WF15EY

Doncaster Road

WF15LW

Sparable Lane

WF26DL

Pledwick Lane

WF27PG

Handsworth Road

WF27QB

Woodmoor Road

WF26EH

Barnsley Road

WF26EN

Barnsley Road

WF26RZ

Martin Grove

WF27EZ

Dodworth Drive

WF27NN

Standbridge Lane

WF15BG

Grosvenor Street

WF15BT

Oakenshaw Street

WF15JG

Harvey Street

WF26AW

Beechfield

WF26DH

Pledwick Rise

WF26EW

Ashdale

WF26HX

Woodthorpe Drive

WF27PD

Hendal Lane

WF27PJ

Handsworth Road

WF15HA

Bridge Street

WF26AY

Barnsley Road

WF26DW

Pledwick Grove

WF26HF

Stillwell Drive

WF26HR

Chevet Lane

WF26SN

Heron Drive

WF27GP

Durkar Low Lane

WF27NG

Magna Grove

WF15DY

Doncaster Road

WF15LS

Belle Vue Road

WF26AF

Agbrigg Road

WF26DB

Woodland Drive

WF26JQ

Woodthorpe Lane

WF27PN

Heeley Road

WF15AS

Agbrigg Road

WF26AS

Barnsley Road

WF26RS

Stillwell Drive

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.