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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 182 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
182
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
96.95(+119%)
Anti-social behaviour
21.96(+54%)
Public order
16.24(+84%)
Other theft
14.17(+113%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.87(+61%)
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 108 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
Flats6£92,500
Semi-Detached51£215,000
Terraced28£155,000
Detached23£328,000

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

WF28QH

Milnes Avenue

WF29BH

Field Place

WF28UE

Old Crown Road

WF28FT

Yarn Court

WF28DN

St James'S Court

WF28AP

Lindsay Avenue

WF28JA

Augusta Court

WF27AW

Calder Island Way

WF28HN

George A Green Road

WF28QR

Thornes Road

WF27RY

Lilac Avenue

WF28NN

Haselden Road

WF28AY

Greaves Avenue

WF28TT

St Michaels Close

WF27RN

Thornleigh Drive

WF28NP

Roundwood Rise

WF28JU

Pentland Grove

WF28NY

Snapethorpe Road

WF27RR

Pilkington Street

WF28JL

Horbury Road

WF28SJ

Fernleigh Court

WF28AQ

Broadway

WF28PX

Thornes Moor Road

WF27BT

Monckton Road

WF27QY

Bethel Place

WF28BD

Aysgarth Drive

WF28QD

Thornes Road

WF28PG

Wakefield West

WF28DF

Rayfield

WF28SY

Wakefield West

WF28FH

Lawefield Mews

WF28WB

Cypress Court

WF28TQ

Carlton Street

WF15QW

Thornes Lane

WF28LH

Lennox Drive

WF27RD

Field Gardens

WF28YD

Nightingale Crest

WF28TS

Horbury Road

WF27RP

Jessop Street

WF15QU

Tadman Street

WF28PS

Thornes Moor Road

WF28EY

Esther Grove

WF29DU

Dewsbury Road

WF28LE

Cleveland Avenue

WF28RP

Robin Hood Crescent

WF28SA

Radcliffe Road

WF28SH

Muirfield Drive

WF28UP

Victoria Grove

WF28PB

Snapethorpe Road

WF29RW

Horbury Road

WF27AL

Monckton Road Industrial Estate

WF28JN

Horbury Road

WF28HE

Potter Avenue

WF28FR

Yarn Crescent

WF28JY

Pennine Close

WF28BG

Horbury Road

WF15RG

Tadman Street

WF28DP

Avondale Street

WF28DH

Waldorf Way

WF28UL

Aysgarth Drive

WF59AB

Wakefield Road

WF27AJ

Denby Dale Road

WF28LU

Broadway

WF27AN

Monckton Road

WF29RQ

Westgate End

WF28JX

Pentland Grove

WF28TF

Grange Street

WF28NS

Townley Road

WF28QL

Thornes Road

WF28NB

Hall Road

WF28QW

The Mount

WF28SZ

Lawefield Grove

WF28QA

Thornes Moor Close

WF28PF

Wakefield West

WF28RH

Lupset Crescent

WF15RN

Commercial Street

WF28SD

Manor Crescent

WF28SF

Manor Haigh Road

WF28BL

Thornbury Road

WF28YH

Castle Hill

WF28QZ

Thornes Park

WF28UT

Thornes View

WF28RG

Whinney Moor Avenue

WF28RR

Townley Road

WF28DD

Manor Road

WF28JH

Horbury Road

WF28HJ

Waterton Road

WF28JJ

Horbury Road

WF28RB

Horbury Road

WF27RT

Field Lane

WF28ER

Meltonfield Mews

WF28FP

Wool Chase

WF28AU

Broadway

WF28YQ

Holby Square

WF28ZA

Thornesgate Drive

WF29SA

Ings Road

WF28DB

Cross Lane

WF28YJ

St Bartholomews Court

WF28FB

Cedar View

WF27RA

Seymour Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/06/2026.