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Wakefield South

About

Wakefield South ward is located in the southern part of Wakefield, West Yorkshire. The area includes residential neighborhoods such as Eastmoor, Flanshaw, and parts of Sandal. It features a mix of housing, from terraced homes to larger detached properties, catering to a range of residents. The ward is served by local amenities, including shops, schools, and parks, providing essential services for the community.

Transport links in Wakefield South are well-connected, with major roads like the A638 and A61 providing access to Wakefield city center and nearby towns. The area also benefits from proximity to green spaces, including Pugneys Country Park, which offers recreational activities. Wakefield South has a strong community presence, with local groups and events fostering engagement among residents. The ward balances urban convenience with quieter suburban living.

Area overview

On average Wakefield South has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 129 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 16.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Wakefield South is £51,821 per year. There are 6 schools in Wakefield South: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good).

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
129
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
16.2%
Connectivity
N/A

All postcodes in Wakefield South

WF26SN

Heron Drive

WF27GP

Durkar Low Lane

WF27NG

Magna Grove

WF27PD

Fishpond Lane

WF27PJ

Handsworth Road

WF15AS

Gordon Street

WF15DY

Bridge Street

WF15LS

Briar Grove

WF26AF

Agbrigg & Belle Isle

WF26AS

Barnsley Road

WF26DB

Woodland Drive

WF26JQ

Woodthorpe Lane

WF26RS

Stillwell Drive

WF27FB

Allerton Road

WF27LN

Pinfold Lane

WF27PN

Heeley Road

WF43JA

Appletree Court

WF15EB

Agbrigg & Belle Isle

WF15EP

Birch Street

WF15GD

Agbrigg & Belle Isle

WF15HZ

Oxford Street

WF26BW

Barnsley Road

WF26AE

Duncan Avenue

WF26EG

Barnsley Road

WF26QE

Barnsley Road

WF26SB

Kestrel Drive

WF26SZ

Sandal

WF27ER

Kettlethorpe Road

WF27HT

Milnthorpe Lane

WF27QS

Flintoff Close

WF27YY

Standbridge Lane

WF15AX

Back Bowman Street

WF15DS

Bridge Street

WF15DU

Elm Tree Street

WF15EF

Neville Street

WF15EJ

Buckingham Drive

WF15JE

Argyle Street

WF15LU

Ashdown Road

WF26AG

Chevet Mews

WF26AZ

Castle Terrace

WF26BE

Milnthorpe Crescent

WF26DS

Woolgreaves Drive

WF26DT

Woolgreaves Drive

WF26JD

Chevet Lane

WF26RB

Sandal

WF27PF

Fairbrook Road

WF27QW

Hendal Lane

WF15BY

Agbrigg & Belle Isle

WF15AP

Altinkool Street

WF15GA

Neil Fox Way

WF26AX

Barnsley Road

WF26DU

Woolgreaves Croft

WF26EP

Rosedale Avenue

WF26HP

Sandal

WF27DG

Manygates Lane

WF27DL

Manygates Lane

WF27EB

Kingsley Close

WF27QH

Fulwood Grove

WF27QL

Humley Road

WF15FE

Crystal Croft

WF15FD

Crystal Croft

WF15FB

Argyle Street

WF15HB

Templar Street

WF15HR

Anderton Street

WF26BU

Sandal

WF26RD

Attlee Crescent

WF27HF

Hoyland Road

WF27NL

Kettlethorpe Road

WF27PB

Hendal Lane

WF27PQ

Handsworth Road

WF27PU

Fairbrook Road

WF43HZ

Durkar Lane

WF15FG

Staithes Drive

WF15ES

Norton Street

WF15HP

Round Street

WF15NB

Westerman Street

WF26BH

Barnsley Road

WF26RX

Lime Crescent

WF27EU

Silkstone Crescent

WF27HW

Cawthorne Road

WF27HX

Castle Crescent

WF27LU

Castle Road

WF27LZ

Avenue Road

WF27NE

Magna Grove

WF27NF

Lovaine Grove

WF27NZ

Hendal Lane

WF27QG

Fishpond Lane

WF43NY

Stand Bridge Garth

WF15BN

Montague Street

WF15EU

Sycamore Street

WF15GG

Agbrigg & Belle Isle

WF15HW

Regent Street

WF15JA

Denmark Street

WF26AT

Barnsley Road

WF26HS

Chevet Lane

WF26TP

Howcroft Court

WF27DR

Manygates Lane

WF27QJ

Humley Road

WF15AL

Back Church View

WF15LL

Willow Grove