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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

WF28RF

Whinney Moor Avenue

WF28FS

Yarn Close

WF28RN

Townley Road

WF28FA

Horbury Road

WF28FX

Thornesgate Drive

WF28UH

Aysgarth Close

WF28LD

Cleveland Grove

WF28RZ

Little John Crescent

WF28UN

Hillside Close

WF28AX

Broadway

WF28BE

Roundwood Crescent

WF28FN

Cotton Court

WF28BU

Cobb Avenue

WF28SN

Claremont Terrace

WF28DU

Symons Street

WF28HG

Potter Avenue

WF28DT

Ryburn Place

WF28YA

Snapethorpe Gate

WF28EN

Moxon Place

WF29AX

White Rose Court

WF28BW

Thornbury Road

WF28LW

Lennox Drive

WF28QQ

Mount Crescent

WF28UG

Aysgarth Drive

WF28SQ

Whinney Moor Avenue

WF27SF

Thornleigh Avenue

WF28LT

School Road

WF27QX

Thornes Lane

WF28EG

Townley Road

WF27RZ

Carnlea Grove

WF27SA

Secker Street

WF28FD

Lawefield Way

WF28FQ

Twine Road

WF28NU

Waterton Road

WF28BT

Gill Sike Road

WF28DS

Park Avenue

WF28LB

Cleveland Grove

WF28HA

George A Green Road

WF15RR

Commercial Street

WF28JP

Cumbrian Way

WF28ST

Lawefield Lane

WF28FG

Lawefield Court

WF28WE

Spruce Court

WF28WA

Brackendale Road

WF59BE

Queens Drive

WF28DG

Sycamore Copse

WF28AH

Dacre Avenue

WF28SE

Manor Haigh Road

WF28RE

Horbury Road

WF29BZ

Dewsbury Road

WF28QU

Horbury Road

WF28SL

Fernleigh Court

WF28LP

Cleveland Garth

WF28BJ

Bembridge Court

WF28YB

Hallamshire Mews

WF28YL

St James Rise

WF28AT

Lindsay Avenue

WF28AA

Broadway

WF28FF

Lawefield Way

WF59AD

Wakefield Road

WF28WL

Mayfair Court

WF28DW

Denby Dale Road

WF28LR

Troon Way

WF28FY

Westfield Rise

WF28PL

Thornes Road

WF29SE

Cathedral Retail Park

WF28ED

Denby Dale Road

WF15QY

Church Street

WF27AG

Green End Lane

WF15QR

New Brunswick Street

WF15RF

Thornes Lane Wharf

WF28FU

Needle Close

WF28PT

Thornes Moor Road

WF28DA

Cross Lane

WF28DQ

Sycamore Copse

WF27SH

Thornleigh Avenue

WF27RW

Thornes Lane

WF28DX

Wauchope Street

WF28PA

Snapethorpe Road

WF59BX

Queen's Drive

WF28SG

Whinney Moor Avenue

WF28ND

Hall Road

WF28WD

Cedar Mews

WF28PH

Thornes Lane

WF28WJ

Barrass Yard

WF28BS

Gill Sike Grove

WF28PP

Thornes Road

WF27TG

Major Street

WF28AS

Lindsay Avenue

WF28SX

Lawefield Lane

WF28HX

George A Green Road

WF28TZ

Cambridge Street

WF28EH

St Oswald Road

WF28HD

Wakefield West

WF28AB

Milton Road

WF28SB

Manor Haigh Road

WF28NZ

Thornes Moor Road

WF28EE

Turner Way

WF27RS

Field Lane

WF28TJ

Makin Street

Data Sources

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