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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

WF26TY

Woodthorpe Hall Gardens

WF27PA

Hendal Lane

WF26RT

Stopford Garth

WF26SL

Wren Garth

WF15AB

Agbrigg Road

WF15AH

Newland Street

WF15BP

St Catherine Street

WF15HG

Doncaster Road

WF26BT

Marriot Grove

WF26BX

Farringford Court

WF26DQ

Pledwick Crescent

WF26EB

Pledwick Lane

WF26JN

The Spinney

WF27EG

Knightsway

WF27HY

Milnthorpe Drive

WF27NQ

Orchard Road

WF15DF

Doncaster Road

WF15HY

Oxford Street

WF26BL

Grange Court

WF26EL

Barnsley Road

WF26EU

Walton Lane

WF26HQ

Walton Lane

WF26FA

Wakefield South

Data Sources

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