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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

WF15PB

Brook Crescent

WF15BP

St Catherine Street

WF26BE

Milnthorpe Crescent

WF15EL

Buckingham Drive

WF27PL

Heeley Road

WF26AN

Barnsley Road

WF26SG

Swift Way

WF27NN

Standbridge Lane

WF26SR

Swift Way

WF27DZ

Standbridge Lane

WF15FS

Park Hill Way

WF26SX

New Biggin Hill

WF15EN

Buckingham Drive

WF27DN

Castle Road West

WF15EH

Buckingham Drive

WF15NA

Hudswell Street

WF26DP

Woolgreaves Drive

WF26DU

Woolgreaves Croft

WF26HR

Chevet Lane

WF15FP

Heath Way

WF27PG

Handsworth Road

WF27EB

Kingsley Close

WF15NU

Barnsley Road

WF15GA

Park Hill Close

WF26SJ

Swallow Garth

WF27HN

Langsett Road

WF27LL

Malt Kiln Croft

WF15HD

Bamborough Street

WF26AL

Walton Lane

WF15FN

St Johns View

WF27PR

Melton Road

WF26BD

Wakefield South

WF15DY

Doncaster Road

WF27HG

Cubley Avenue

WF15FH

Little Wood Crescent

WF15AT

Gordon Street

WF27NE

Roger Drive

WF26AZ

Castle Terrace

WF15EF

Neville Street

WF15LT

Briar Grove

WF27ES

Kettlethorpe Road

WF26HX

Woodthorpe Drive

WF27DW

Manygates Lane

WF27QB

Woodmoor Road

WF26NE

Woodthorpe Park Drive

WF15GE

Wakefield South

WF26EB

Pledwick Lane

WF27HA

Adwick Grove

WF26RR

St Helens Grove

WF27FB

Allerton Road

WF15EG

Dunbar Street

WF27JA

Milnthorpe Lane

WF26DL

Pledwick Lane

WF27NJ

Vaughan Way

WF15EY

Doncaster Road

WF27NG

Magna Grove

WF15DT

Fall Ings Road

WF26EP

Rosedale Avenue

WF27PN

Heeley Road

WF27PW

Melton Road

WF26SY

Woodthorpe Manor

WF27HH

Rockley Drive

WF26BS

Stoneleigh View

WF26QF

Barnsley Road

WF26ER

Sandal Hall Close

WF27HW

Cawthorne Road

WF26AB

Agbrigg Road

WF26SS

Normans Way

WF26RX

Marriott Grove

WF26JA

Woodthorpe Close

WF15AF

Station Street

WF27SZ

Flintoff Close

WF26QG

Barnsley Road

WF15JA

Denmark Street

WF15JD

Denmark Street

WF26JJ

Woodthorpe Lane

WF27HQ

Rockley Drive

WF26JN

The Spinney

WF15GD

Wakefield South

WF27YY

Standbridge Lane

WF27HB

Deffer Road

WF27EQ

Asdale Road

WF26FA

Wakefield South

WF26EE

Barnsley Road

WF27EH

Westbourne Close

WF26HB

Wingate Croft

WF26RL

Stillwell Drive

WF15AG

Newland Court

WF26JH

Woodthorpe Lane

WF26HZ

Woodthorpe Park Drive

WF27DJ

Miller Avenue

WF26QY

Harwood Close

WF26SH

Mallard Avenue

WF15FA

Greenwood Court

WF26DZ

Woolgreaves Close

WF27PY

Wharncliffe Road

WF15HN

Claremont Street

WF27NA

Cleevethorpe Grove

WF26SU

Woodthorpe Park Drive

WF26HL

Chevet Lane

Data Sources

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