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Wakefield South

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

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Wakefield South Population

14,592

Population density

1,816.4 per km²

Crime

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

British

10,967

75.16%

Pakistani

1,193

8.18%

Other White

875

African

340

2.33%

Other

227

1.56%

Total population: 14,591

Economics

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

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)

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.
Type	Sales	Median	Median £/m²	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	67	£390,000	£3,376	£256,000	£337,498	£486,250	£903,965
Flats	8	£108,750	£1,768	£43,750	£62,250	£133,375	£137,500
Semi-Detached	64	£236,248	£2,899	£151,200	£181,750	£275,000	£374,250
Terraced	25	£138,000	£1,735	£59,000	£111,000	£170,000	£223,000

10 years median price trend in Wakefield South

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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Wakefield South

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About

Area overview

Area Profile

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Housing

Housing tenure

Property prices in Wakefield South

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