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Wakefield West

England / Yorkshire and The Humber / Wakefield / Wakefield West

About

Wakefield West ward is located in the city of Wakefield, West Yorkshire. The area includes residential neighborhoods, local amenities, and green spaces such as Pugneys Country Park, which features a large lake and walking trails. The ward is bordered by the River Calder and has good transport links, including Wakefield Westgate railway station, providing connections to Leeds and other nearby cities.

The ward has a mix of housing, from terraced homes to modern developments, catering to a range of residents. Local schools, shops, and healthcare facilities serve the community, while industrial areas along the outskirts provide employment opportunities. Wakefield West maintains a balance between urban convenience and access to nature, with parks and waterways shaping its character.

Area overview

On average Wakefield West has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 153 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 of residents in Wakefield West is £37,375 per year. There are 7 schools in Wakefield West: 5 primary (1 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
153
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
31.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Wakefield West

Based on 103 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 in Wakefield West area, with individual transactions ranging from £74,000 up to £605,000.

By property type (last year):
TypeSalesMedian
Detached20£285,000
Flats6£111,000
Semi-Detached49£205,000
Terraced28£165,000

10 years price trend in Wakefield West

All postcodes in Wakefield West

WF28EG

Townley Road

WF28FG

Lawefield Court

WF28HE

Potter Avenue

WF28HT

Waterton Road

WF28HW

Lupset

WF28JN

Horbury Road

WF28LD

Cleveland Grove

WF28NN

Haselden Road

WF28NX

Snapethorpe Crescent

WF28SN

Chald Lane

WF28TF

Carlton Street

WF28TP

Thornes

WF28YQ

Holby Square

WF29BQ

Dewsbury Road

WF29DD

Ashleigh Avenue

WF28LF

Lennox Drive

WF27AL

Monckton Road

WF27RS

Field Lane

WF27SE

Brentlea Avenue

WF28AN

Dacre Avenue

WF28DZ

Cotton Street

WF28EW

Neville Road

WF28HB

Cave Crescent

WF28LZ

Gissing Road

WF28TJ

Makin Street

WF29BL

Dewsbury Road

WF15RF

Thornes Lane Wharf

WF28PL

Thornes Road

WF27SB

Major Street

WF28AB

Milton Crescent

WF28BW

Lupset

WF28PF

Thornes

WF28RG

Whinney Moor Avenue

WF28RN

Townley Road

WF28RU

Little John Crescent

WF28YG

Airedale Heights

WF29BZ

Dewsbury Road

WF27AE

Holmfield Avenue

WF27RA

Seymour Street

WF28BU

Cobb Avenue

WF28NJ

Townley Road

WF28SY

Thornes

WF28UA

Harcourt Street

WF28UN

Hillside Close

WF28XX

Guys Croft

WF28PQ

Thornes

WF28FS

Lupset

WF28FW

Weaver Court

WF28JD

Victoria Grove

WF28PZ

Thornes Moor Avenue

WF28QA

Thornes Moor Close

WF28QQ

Mount Crescent

WF28UQ

Camellia Close

WF28YA

Hallamshire Mews

WF27AN

Monckton Road

WF28PS

Thornes Moor Road

WF27RL

Thornleigh Crescent

WF27RU

Field Gardens

WF28NU

Waterton Road

WF28QG

Milne's Avenue

WF28YN

Benjamin Sykes Way

WF15RR

Commercial Street

WF27SQ

Thornleigh Croft

WF28FA

Horbury Road

WF28EU

Esther Grove

WF28FN

Cotton Court

WF28QF

Gill Sike Road

WF28QH

Milne's Avenue

WF28QU

Horbury Road

WF28RD

Gill Sike Avenue

WF29SD

Colinsway

WF15QU

Church Street

WF28PJ

Thornes Park Court

WF28ST

Lawefield Lane

WF27RN

Thornleigh Crescent

WF28BB

St George's Road

WF28DR

Tew Street

WF28HH

Chantry Road

WF28RH

Lupset Crescent

WF28RP

Robin Hood Crescent

WF28SW

Thornes Moor Road

WF28SZ

Lawefield Grove

WF27AZ

Holme Lane

WF28AA

Greaves Avenue

WF28BD

Aysgarth Drive

WF28DP

Avondale Street

WF28HP

Bembridge Court

WF28HR

Waterton Grove

WF28HZ

Frobisher Grove

WF28RE

Cambridge Street

WF28RS

Radcliffe Road

WF28RT

Townley Road

WF28SE

Lupset Crescent

WF28TB

Clayton Street

WF28WA

Brackendale Road

WF28YL

St James Rise

WF28BA

Magdalene Road

WF28AX

Dacre Avenue

WF28AZ

Magdalene Road

WF28FD

Lawefield Way

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.