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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 183 recent sales, the median property price is £306,000 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
Detached87£400,000
Flats4£171,000
Semi-Detached63£240,000
Terraced29£130,000

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

WF27FB

Allerton Road

WF27LN

Pinfold Lane

WF43JA

Standbridge Lane

WF15EB

Quaker House Yard

WF15EP

Birch Street

WF15GF

Wakefield South

WF26QE

Barnsley Road

WF26SZ

Bishops Wood

WF27QS

Tavistock Way

WF27YY

Standbridge Lane

WF15GD

Wakefield South

WF15HZ

Oxford Street

WF26AE

Duncan Avenue

WF26BW

Barnsley Road

WF26EG

Barnsley Road

WF26SB

Kestrel Drive

WF27ER

Kettlethorpe Road

WF27HT

Milnthorpe Lane

WF26RB

Chevet Court

WF15AX

Bowman Street

WF15DU

Elm Tree Street

WF15EJ

Buckingham Drive

WF15LU

Ashdown Road

WF26AG

Chevet Mews

WF26BE

Milnthorpe Crescent

WF26DS

Woolgreaves Drive

WF26DT

Woolgreaves Drive

WF27QW

Hendal Lane

WF15DS

Doncaster Road

WF15EF

Neville Street

WF15JE

Denmark Street

WF26AZ

Castle Terrace

WF26JD

Chevet Lane

WF27PF

Fairbrook Road

WF15BY

Agbrigg Road

WF26EP

Rosedale Avenue

WF27EB

Kingsley Close

WF26AX

Barnsley Road

WF15AP

Agbrigg Road

WF15GA

Park Hill Close

WF26DU

Woolgreaves Croft

WF26HP

Walton Station Lane

WF27DG

Manygates Lane

WF27DL

Manygates Lane

WF27QH

Fulwood Grove

WF27QL

Humley Road

WF15FE

Crystal Croft

WF15HB

Templar Street

WF26BU

Woodthorpe Grove

WF26RD

Attlee Crescent

WF27HF

Hoyland Road

WF27PB

Hendal Lane

WF27PU

Fairbrook Road

WF43HZ

Durkar Lane

WF15FB

Argyle Street

WF15FD

Crystal Croft

WF15HR

Regent Street

WF27NL

Standbridge Lane

WF27PQ

Handsworth Road

WF15ES

Norton Street

WF15FG

Staithes Drive

WF15HP

Round Street

WF27HX

Castle Crescent

WF26RX

Marriott Grove

WF27LZ

Castle Road

WF27NE

Roger Drive

WF27NF

Lovaine Grove

WF27NZ

Hendal Lane

WF15NB

Westerman Street

WF26BH

Barnsley Road

WF27EU

Silkstone Crescent

WF27HW

Cawthorne Road

WF27LU

Castle Road

WF27QG

Penrose Place

WF43NY

Standbridge Garth

WF15BN

Montague Street

WF15EU

Sycamore Street

WF26TP

Howcroft Court

WF27DR

Manygates Lane

WF15AL

Church View

WF15LL

Willow Grove

WF26AD

Agbrigg Grove

WF27FH

Rose Mews

WF15GG

Holt Avenue

WF15HW

Regent Street

WF15JA

Denmark Street

WF26AT

Barnsley Road

WF26HS

Chevet Lane

WF27QJ

Humley Road

WF26JB

Chevet Grove

WF26QR

Chevet Croft

WF26SR

Swift Way

WF27EX

Silkstone Crescent

WF27HZ

Castle View

WF15AU

Agbrigg Road

WF15EL

Buckingham Drive

WF15FS

Park Hill Way

WF26QF

Barnsley Road

WF26RH

Stopford Avenue

WF26ST

Roberts Way

Data Sources

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