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Wakefield West

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About

Wakefield West ward lies directly north of the city centre, encompassing a mix of residential and commercial zones. The area is primarily residential, with housing ranging from Victorian terraces to modern developments. It is bordered by the A61 Barnsley Road to the west and includes the streets around the historic St John's Church. The ward is served by several local schools and community facilities, contributing to its everyday function as a settled urban neighbourhood.

A notable landmark is the large Park Grove Lodge, a former mansion set within its own grounds. The ward contains significant green space, including part of the larger Clarence Park, which provides recreational space for residents. Industrial and retail units are concentrated along the main arterial routes. The area maintains a distinct local character, shaped by its proximity to the city core while functioning as a self-contained residential district.

Area overview

On average Wakefield West has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 185 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 31.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Wakefield West is £41,682 per year. There are 7 schools in Wakefield West: 5 primary (1 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good). Wakefield West is home to around 16,442 people, with a population density of about 2,487.9 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
185
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
31.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Wakefield West Population
16,442
Population density
2,487.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
94.82(+118%)
Anti-social behaviour
21.35(+55%)
Other theft
18.06(+172%)
Public order
16.79(+87%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.81(+63%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
13,143
79.93%
Other White
1,149
6.99%
Pakistani
584
3.55%
African
394
2.4%
Other
219
1.33%
Total population: 16,443

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
3,571
27.46%
Level 4 qualifications or above
2,785
21.41%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,993
15.32%
Level 3 (A level)
1,876
14.42%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,535
11.8%
Total 16+ residents: 13,006

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
1,938
27.99%
Owns outright
1,862
26.89%
Owns with a mortgage
1,515
21.88%
Other social rented
783
11.31%
Private landlord or letting agency
665
9.6%
Total households: 6,924

Property prices in Wakefield West

Based on 100 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 in Wakefield West area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,237 up to £495,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Wakefield West 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 West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached18£329,000
Flats6£101,000
Semi-Detached49£208,000
Terraced27£162,500

10 years median price trend in Wakefield West

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wakefield West.

All postcodes in Wakefield West

WF28PQ

Wakefield West

WF27AJ

Denby Dale Road

WF27RZ

Carnlea Grove

WF28HA

George A Green Road

WF28SH

Muirfield Drive

WF29AX

White Rose Court

WF29RH

Chald Lane

WF15QY

Church Street

WF28EQ

St Oswald Road

WF28LY

Broadway

WF28NQ

Gissing Road

WF28SU

Lawefield Lane

WF28SX

Lawefield Lane

WF28BL

Thornbury Road

WF28EL

Cotswold Road

WF28HU

Frobisher Grove

WF28JQ

Horbury Road

WF28PT

Thornes Moor Road

WF28RR

Townley Road

WF29DT

Dewsbury Road

WF27RY

Lilac Avenue

WF27SF

Thornleigh Avenue

WF28DE

Castle Street

WF28FP

Wool Chase

WF28JA

Augusta Court

WF28JZ

Grampian Avenue

WF28NE

Gloucester Place

WF28SP

Lawefield Lane

WF27RJ

Thornleigh Avenue

WF28DF

Rayfield

WF28QX

Horbury Road

WF28YD

Nightingale Crest

WF15QJ

Thornes Lane

WF27RF

Thornes Lane

WF27SD

Major Street

WF28FL

Bobbin Way

WF28HF

Bentley Road

WF28JB

Bembridge Court

WF28JX

Pentland Grove

WF28QZ

Thornes Park

WF15QA

Wakefield West

WF27AX

Monckton Road

WF27QX

Thornes Lane

WF28AP

Lindsay Avenue

WF28BN

Wakefield West

WF28FR

Yarn Crescent

WF28FX

Thornesgate Drive

WF28NY

Snapethorpe Road

WF28RZ

Little John Crescent

WF28SQ

Whinney Moor Avenue

WF28AS

Lindsay Avenue

WF28LW

Lennox Drive

WF27RH

Thornleigh Grove

WF28HY

Wakefield West

WF28JH

Horbury Road

WF28SJ

Fernleigh Court

WF28TA

Gaskell Street

WF28YB

Hallamshire Mews

WF15RB

Wakefield West

WF28WB

Cypress Court

WF27TG

Major Street

WF28AH

Dacre Avenue

WF28EJ

St Oswald Road

WF28FB

Cedar View

WF28JG

Oakwood

WF28JS

Cumbrian Way

WF28PP

Thornes Road

WF28TZ

Cambridge Street

WF27AG

Green End Lane

WF28JL

Horbury Road

WF28LX

School Crescent

WF28ND

Hall Road

WF28RF

Whinney Moor Avenue

WF27RT

Field Lane

WF27BT

Monckton Road

WF28LE

Cleveland Avenue

WF28NS

Townley Road

WF28SB

Manor Haigh Road

WF28SD

Manor Crescent

WF28YH

Castle Hill

WF28YJ

St Bartholomews Court

WF59FD

Haggs Lane

WF28DD

Manor Road

WF28FU

Needle Close

WF28JY

Pennine Close

WF28LP

Cleveland Garth

WF28QJ

Thornes Road

WF28NP

Roundwood Rise

WF28WL

Mayfair Court

WF29FQ

Piccadilly

WF15QS

New Brunswick Street

WF27RW

Thornes Lane

WF28BP

Gill Sike Bungalows

WF28DQ

Sycamore Copse

WF28DW

Denby Dale Road

WF28FE

George A Green Road

WF28NB

Hall Road

WF59BX

Queen's Drive

WF28AL

Dacre Avenue

WF28EY

Esther Grove

Data Sources

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