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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 134 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
134
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
68.39(+55%)
Public order
15.35(+74%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.61(-12%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.99(+39%)
Other theft
9.8(+47%)
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 164 recent sales, the median property price is £268,250 in Wakefield South area, with individual transactions ranging from £35,000 up to £1,175,000.

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, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Wakefield South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached67£390,000£3,376
Flats8£108,750£1,768
Semi-Detached64£236,248£2,899
Terraced25£138,000£1,735

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

WF15LW

Sparable Lane

WF15FE

Crystal Croft

WF27FG

Hendal Rise

WF15HR

Regent Street

WF27QJ

Humley Road

WF26HN

Chevet Lane

WF27LZ

Castle Road

WF26RY

Lime Crescent

WF15JB

Bevitt Street

WF15EZ

Doncaster Road

WF15BL

Agbrigg Road

WF27DP

Manygates Lane

WF26DD

Woodland Drive

WF27HL

Langsett Road

WF26JE

Chevet Lane

WF15NE

Elizabeth Street

WF15AL

Church View

WF27BS

Cotham Drive

WF27PD

Hendal Lane

WF15AY

Maybush Road

WF26AP

Chevet Gardens

WF26EL

Barnsley Road

WF15HG

Doncaster Road

WF26SQ

Swift Way

WF15BE

Altinkool Street

WF26HY

Woodthorpe Park Drive

WF27HJ

Hesley Road

WF15HE

Portland Street

WF26RW

Stillwell Garth

WF26SP

Heron Drive

WF27EY

Dodworth Drive

WF27EN

Kettlethorpe Road

WF27ED

Kingsley Avenue

WF43FA

Appletree Court

WF26ES

Walton Lane

WF26EH

Barnsley Road

WF26BG

Barnsley Road

WF27ET

Silkstone Crescent

WF27QA

Wharncliffe Road

WF26JG

Woodthorpe Lane

WF15EP

Birch Street

WF27DS

Manygates Lane

WF27LT

Shaw Fold

WF15FR

Staithes Road

WF15BG

Grosvenor Street

WF26ET

Walton Lane

WF26AW

Beechfield

WF15DU

Elm Tree Street

WF27FE

Field Gate View

WF26AF

Agbrigg Road

WF26EW

Ashdale

WF27PH

Handsworth Road

WF15GF

Wakefield South

WF27QL

Humley Road

WF26RQ

Sandal Grange Gardens

WF26HT

Woodthorpe Drive

WF26AU

Sandal Cliff

WF15AH

Newland Street

WF43HZ

Durkar Lane

WF26BU

Woodthorpe Grove

WF15JE

Denmark Street

WF26JF

The Russets

WF26JP

Wavell Garth

WF27QE

Woodmoor Road

WF26RG

Churchill Grove

WF26SW

Heron Drive

WF27PA

Hendal Lane

WF15EB

Quaker House Yard

WF27EA

Kingsley Avenue

WF15BB

Montague Street

WF26AS

Barnsley Road

WF27PF

Fairbrook Road

WF27LH

Woodlands Croft

WF26QU

Helmsley Road

WF26NF

Woodthorpe Glades

WF27ND

South Drive

WF26DR

Woolgreaves Drive

WF26EY

Mountbatten Avenue

WF15HS

Anderton Street

WF27QQ

Woodmoor Road

WF15HZ

Oxford Street

WF15LZ

Oakland Road

WF26SD

Kingfisher Grove

WF27NZ

Hendal Lane

WF26SA

Kestrel Drive

WF15BJ

Warwick Street

WF15NG

Sparable Lane

WF26DA

Carlton Croft

WF15GH

Woodlands Village

WF26AT

Barnsley Road

WF26GU

Bishops Croft

WF15AE

Wakefield South

WF15ET

William Prince Grove

WF27PP

Tinsworth Road

WF27NP

Standbridge Lane

WF26HU

Gipsy Lane

WF26AA

Agbrigg Road

WF26HE

Mountbatten Avenue

WF26QX

Wentworth Way

WF27NU

Standbridge Close

Data Sources

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