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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

WF28QN

Thornes Road

WF27AX

Monckton Road

WF28RY

Sherwood Grove

WF28NQ

Gissing Road

WF28TW

Parkgrove Road

WF28ET

Esther Grove

WF28HY

Wakefield West

WF28TU

Horbury Road

WF27RF

Thornes Lane

WF28LN

Lennox Drive

WF28NA

Waterton Road

WF28TL

Milton Street

WF28JR

Cumbrian Way

WF28FL

Bobbin Way

WF15QJ

Thornes Lane

WF28QF

Thornes Road

WF28HU

Frobisher Grove

WF27AZ

Holme Lane

WF15RE

Calder Street

WF28RD

Gill Sike Avenue

WF28YF

Airedale Heights

WF28DZ

Cotton Street

WF28PZ

Thornes Moor Avenue

WF29BQ

Dewsbury Road

WF28AL

Dacre Avenue

WF15QS

New Brunswick Street

WF28HL

Chantry Road

WF28JZ

Grampian Avenue

WF28BN

Wakefield West

WF15RL

Thornes Lane Wharf

WF15RW

Thornes Lane

WF28JT

Cumbrian Way

WF28BA

Magdalene Road

WF29SF

Charlesworth Way

WF28YN

Benjamin Sykes Way

WF29RG

Westgate End

WF28SU

Lawefield Lane

WF28DE

Castle Street

WF28JB

Bembridge Court

WF29DT

Dewsbury Road

WF28LA

Cumbrian Way

WF28UJ

Aysgarth Drive

WF28BZ

Esther Grove

WF28PJ

Thornes Park Court

WF29RY

Westgate

WF28NL

Haselden Road

WF29RL

Westgate End

WF28WF

The Courtyard

WF28HB

Cave Crescent

WF28RU

Townley Road

WF28NH

Gissing Road

WF28NT

Waterton Road

WF59AE

Wakefield Road

WF28QJ

Thornes Road

WF28HF

Bentley Road

WF28NG

Gloucester Grove

WF28TD

Brighton Street

WF28HQ

Bentley Road

WF28RQ

Storie Crescent

WF28SW

Thornes Moor Road

WF28TN

Horbury Road

WF28AR

Gargrave Place

WF28LF

Lennox Drive

WF15RB

Wakefield West

WF27AH

Denby Dale Road

WF27SE

Brentlea Avenue

WF28HR

Waterton Grove

WF28RL

Spa Grove

WF29SH

Westgate Retail & Leisure Park

WF28AE

Milton Crescent

WF28EW

Neville Road

WF28TP

Wakefield West

WF28UQ

Camellia Close

WF27AS

Monckton Road

WF28EZ

Esther Grove

WF28BH

Thornbury Road

WF28DR

Tew Street

WF29BL

Dewsbury Road

WF28SS

Lawefield Lane

WF28QP

The Mount

WF28AJ

Lawefield Lane

WF28RJ

Whinney Moor Avenue

WF27AF

Holmfield Avenue

WF28YE

Bevan Place

WF29RH

Chald Lane

WF15QA

Wakefield West

WF28PY

Thornes Moor Drive

WF28PW

Thornes Road

WF28FW

Weaver Court

WF27RH

Thornleigh Grove

WF28FJ

Thornesgate Mews

WF28TR

Horbury Road

WF27SB

Major Street

WF28NE

Gloucester Place

WF27AE

Holmfield Grove

WF27RX

Field Lane

WF29SD

Colinsway

WF28NF

Gloucester Road

WF28JF

Horbury Road

WF28UF

Old Crown Road

Data Sources

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