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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 99 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-Detached48£209,000
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

WF28FJ

Thornesgate Mews

WF28QP

The Mount

WF28TW

Parkgrove Road

WF28TY

Horbury Road

WF28UH

Aysgarth Close

WF59SQ

Roundwood Industrial Estate

WF28AW

Broadway

WF28BY

Esther Avenue

WF28LB

Cleveland Grove

WF28LR

Troon Way

WF28RW

Spa Grove

WF28BS

Gill Sike Grove

WF28LA

Cumbrian Way

WF28LN

Lennox Drive

WF28NL

Haselden Road

WF28SL

Fernleigh Court

WF28TQ

Carlton Street

WF28WD

Cedar Mews

WF59BE

Queens Drive

WF27RX

Field Lane

WF28EE

Turner Way

WF28ET

Esther Grove

WF28QN

Thornes Road

WF28UG

Aysgarth Drive

WF28US

Horbury Road

WF15QW

Thornes Lane

WF15RS

Thornes Lane

WF28JF

Horbury Road

WF28QR

Thornes Road

WF28UL

Aysgarth Drive

WF27SH

Thornleigh Avenue

WF28AU

Broadway

WF28EH

St Oswald Road

WF28SG

Whinney Moor Avenue

WF28UF

Old Crown Road

WF29RL

Westgate End

WF27AD

Holmfield Lane

WF28QB

Thornes Moor Drive

WF28RL

Spa Grove

WF28UJ

Aysgarth Drive

WF28UP

Victoria Grove

WF15RE

Calder Street

WF27RG

Thornleigh Road

WF28AQ

Broadway

WF28JP

Cumbrian Way

WF28PX

Thornes Moor Road

WF28SF

Manor Haigh Road

WF28WF

The Courtyard

WF28BQ

Horbury Road

WF28DH

Waldorf Way

WF28ER

Meltonfield Mews

WF28NF

Gloucester Road

WF28QL

Thornes Road

WF15RN

Commercial Street

WF29SF

Charlesworth Way

WF27RR

Pilkington Street

WF28PE

Wakefield West

WF27QY

Bethel Place

WF28EB

Denby Dale Road

WF28NA

Waterton Road

WF28NG

Gloucester Grove

WF28RJ

Whinney Moor Avenue

WF28ZB

Thornesgate Gardens

WF29RW

Horbury Road

WF27RP

Jessop Street

WF28JW

Cumbrian Way

WF28NZ

Thornes Moor Road

WF28PW

Thornes Road

WF28RQ

Storie Crescent

WF28SS

Lawefield Lane

WF28TL

Milton Street

WF28UT

Thornes View

WF29RY

Westgate

WF28LJ

Lennox Drive

WF28NR

Roundwood Rise

WF28YF

Airedale Heights

WF29SH

Westgate Retail & Leisure Park

WF28DT

Ryburn Place

WF28HD

Wakefield West

WF28LU

Broadway

WF28UB

Horbury Road

WF29RQ

Westgate End

WF28BE

Roundwood Crescent

WF28ES

George A Green Road

WF28LT

School Road

WF28NW

Haselden Crescent

WF29DU

Dewsbury Road

WF28BH

Thornbury Road

WF28FQ

Twine Road

WF28TT

St Michaels Close

WF28UE

Old Crown Road

WF15RL

Thornes Lane Wharf

WF28BT

Gill Sike Road

WF28QW

The Mount

WF15QN

Wakefield West

WF28DG

Sycamore Copse

WF28DS

Park Avenue

WF28HW

George A Green Road

WF28NN

Haselden Road

WF28SN

Claremont Terrace

Data Sources

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