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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

WF28YQ

Holby Square

WF29DD

Dewsbury Road

WF27AS

Monckton Road

WF27RB

Thornes Lane

WF27RQ

Thornleigh Drive

WF28DN

St James'S Court

WF28EG

Townley Road

WF28FG

Lawefield Court

WF28HE

Potter Avenue

WF28HT

Waterton Road

WF28JN

Horbury Road

WF28LD

Cleveland Grove

WF28NX

Snapethorpe Crescent

WF28TF

Grange Street

WF28TP

Wakefield West

WF29BQ

Dewsbury Road

WF27RS

Field Lane

WF28AN

Dacre Avenue

WF28HB

Cave Crescent

WF28LF

Lennox Drive

WF29BL

Dewsbury Road

WF27AL

Monckton Road Industrial Estate

WF27SE

Brentlea Avenue

WF28DZ

Cotton Street

WF28EW

Neville Road

WF28LZ

Waterton Road

WF28TJ

Makin Street

WF28BW

Thornbury Road

WF28RU

Townley Road

WF15RF

Thornes Lane Wharf

WF27SB

Major Street

WF28AB

Milton Road

WF28PF

Wakefield West

WF28PL

Thornes Road

WF28RG

Whinney Moor Avenue

WF28RN

Townley Road

WF28YG

Airedale Heights

WF29BZ

Dewsbury Road

WF27AE

Holmfield Grove

WF28BU

Cobb Avenue

WF28SY

Wakefield West

WF28UN

Hillside Close

WF28XX

Guys Croft

WF27RA

Seymour Street

WF28NJ

Townley Road

WF28UA

West Street

WF28JD

Victoria Grove

WF28QQ

Mount Crescent

WF28FS

Yarn Close

WF28FW

Weaver Court

WF28PZ

Thornes Moor Avenue

WF28QA

Thornes Moor Close

WF28UQ

Camellia Close

WF28YA

Snapethorpe Gate

WF27RU

Field Lane

WF28PS

Thornes Moor Road

WF28QG

Mount Crescent

WF28YN

Benjamin Sykes Way

WF27AN

Monckton Road

WF27RL

Thornleigh Crescent

WF28NU

Waterton Road

WF27SQ

Thornleigh Croft

WF28EU

Esther Grove

WF28QF

Thornes Road

WF28RD

Gill Sike Avenue

WF15RR

Commercial Street

WF28FA

Horbury Road

WF28FN

Cotton Court

WF28QH

Milnes Avenue

WF28QU

Horbury Road

WF29SD

Colinsway

WF15QU

Tadman Street

WF27RN

Thornleigh Drive

WF28BB

St Georges Road

WF28PJ

Thornes Park Court

WF28RH

Lupset Crescent

WF28RP

Robin Hood Crescent

WF28ST

Lawefield Lane

WF28SW

Thornes Moor Road

WF28SZ

Lawefield Grove

WF28DR

Tew Street

WF28HH

Waterton Road

WF28DP

Avondale Street

WF28HP

Chantry Road

WF28HR

Waterton Grove

WF28HZ

Frobisher Grove

WF28RE

Horbury Road

WF28RS

Radcliffe Road

WF28WA

Brackendale Road

WF28YL

St James Rise

WF27AZ

Holme Lane

WF28AA

Broadway

WF28BD

Aysgarth Drive

WF28RT

Townley Road

WF28SE

Manor Haigh Road

WF28TB

Clayton Street

WF28AZ

Magdalene Road

WF28BA

Magdalene Road

WF28FD

Lawefield Way

WF28FY

Westfield Rise

Data Sources

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