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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

WF26SB

Kestrel Drive

WF27LS

Woodcroft

WF26HH

Mountbatten Avenue

WF15BS

Trinity Street

WF27PS

Worrall Road

WF27PX

Wharncliffe Road

WF26QN

Slack Lane

WF26QE

Barnsley Road

WF27HD

Hoyland Road

WF27HX

Castle Crescent

WF27EW

Kettlethorpe Road

WF27EZ

Dodworth Drive

WF15DX

Doncaster Road

WF15FU

Heath View

WF27QN

Boyne Drive

WF26BP

Barnsley Road

WF15JF

Doncaster Road

WF27NL

Standbridge Lane

WF27NB

South Drive

WF15BW

St Catherine Street

WF15AU

Agbrigg Road

WF27QF

Woodmoor Road

WF15AP

Agbrigg Road

WF27DG

Manygates Lane

WF15EX

Clarion Street

WF26AG

Chevet Mews

WF26DT

Woolgreaves Drive

WF15HP

Round Street

WF15HX

Wesley Street

WF26HF

Stillwell Drive

WF26DS

Woolgreaves Drive

WF26HA

Wingate Grove

WF26BB

Barnsley Road

WF26RA

Woodthorpe Gardens

WF26JD

Chevet Lane

WF26RT

Stopford Garth

WF15DF

Doncaster Road

WF27QH

Fulwood Grove

WF26EA

Pledwick Lane

WF15DQ

Doncaster Road

WF27JD

Milnthorpe Green

WF26AH

Barnsley Road

WF26AD

Agbrigg Grove

WF15NF

Belle Vue Road

WF26PZ

Hill Top Road

WF27NT

Hendal Lane

WF15BU

Agbrigg Road

WF26PY

Hill Top Road

WF15HW

Regent Street

WF15FQ

Little Wood Court

WF26BH

Barnsley Road

WF26HP

Walton Station Lane

WF15FB

Argyle Street

WF27NR

St Georges Walk

WF26SE

Finch Avenue

WF26AE

Duncan Avenue

WF27NW

Standbridge Lane

WF27LR

Sandal Avenue

WF26RE

Sinclair Garth

WF26DQ

Pledwick Crescent

WF27EJ

Standbridge Lane

WF43NY

Standbridge Garth

WF26DX

Woolgreaves Avenue

WF26SN

Heron Drive

WF15AB

Agbrigg Road

WF27HT

Milnthorpe Lane

WF15FL

Little Wood Way

WF26DW

Pledwick Grove

WF15DZ

Elm Tree Street

WF15BQ

Fieldhouse Street

WF26SL

Wren Garth

WF27NF

Lovaine Grove

WF27PU

Fairbrook Road

WF26RZ

Martin Grove

WF15DA

Doncaster Road

WF27QD

Woodmoor Road

WF26EZ

Mountbatten Avenue

WF15BY

Agbrigg Road

WF26EJ

Barnsley Road

WF26BT

Marriot Grove

WF15AJ

Harlock Street

WF27FA

Cotham Drive

WF15HA

Bridge Street

WF15JG

Harvey Street

WF26HJ

Carr Lane

WF26RD

Attlee Crescent

WF26RF

Attlee Crescent

WF15EE

Yew Tree Street

WF26RB

Chevet Court

WF27PQ

Handsworth Road

WF26QA

Hill Top Court

WF15BZ

Frederick Avenue

WF27LJ

Sherwood Drive

WF26EN

Barnsley Road

WF15HL

Bridge Street

WF43JA

Standbridge Lane

WF15ES

Norton Street

WF26DJ

Pledwick Lane

WF15BA

Maybush Road

WF26SZ

Bishops Wood

Data Sources

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