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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

WF28TG

Grange Street

WF59SQ

Roundwood Industrial Estate

WF28NW

Haselden Crescent

WF28TB

Clayton Street

WF28NX

Snapethorpe Crescent

WF28RT

Townley Road

WF28BQ

Horbury Road

WF28HH

Waterton Road

WF27RQ

Thornleigh Drive

WF28QX

Horbury Road

WF28JD

Victoria Grove

WF27RB

Thornes Lane

WF28QG

Mount Crescent

WF28PE

Wakefield West

WF28BP

Gill Sike Bungalows

WF28QE

Thornes Road

WF28LG

Horbury Road

WF27SG

Thornleigh Garth

WF27QZ

Foljambe Street

WF28EB

Denby Dale Road

WF59FD

Haggs Lane

WF29DD

Dewsbury Road

WF28AZ

Magdalene Road

WF27QU

Avondale Way

WF28AF

Broadway

WF27AD

Holmfield Lane

WF28EL

Cotswold Road

WF27RL

Thornleigh Crescent

WF28AN

Dacre Avenue

WF28HT

Waterton Road

WF28RX

Sherwood Grove

WF27RU

Field Lane

WF27SD

Major Street

WF28LX

School Crescent

WF28TY

Horbury Road

WF28LY

Broadway

WF28EA

Horne Street

WF28ZB

Thornesgate Gardens

WF28EJ

St Oswald Road

WF28LQ

Thornbury Park

WF27RJ

Thornleigh Avenue

WF28LZ

Waterton Road

WF28JS

Cumbrian Way

WF28LJ

Lennox Drive

WF28HW

George A Green Road

WF28UB

Horbury Road

WF28DJ

Denby Dale Road

WF28RW

Spa Grove

WF28RS

Radcliffe Road

WF28NR

Roundwood Rise

WF28UR

Fairway View

WF28UD

Clarence Walk

WF28HS

Waterton Road

WF28JG

Oakwood

WF28PQ

Wakefield West

WF28UA

West Street

WF28PD

Snapethorpe Road

WF28YG

Airedale Heights

WF29FQ

Piccadilly

WF27SQ

Thornleigh Croft

WF28EF

Turner Way

WF28HZ

Frobisher Grove

WF28BX

Esther Avenue

WF28BB

St Georges Road

WF15QN

Wakefield West

WF27RG

Thornleigh Road

WF28DY

Wakefield West

WF28HP

Chantry Road

WF15RS

Thornes Lane

WF28US

Horbury Road

WF28QB

Thornes Moor Drive

WF28EX

Esther Grove

WF28EU

Esther Grove

WF28JW

Cumbrian Way

WF28XX

Guys Croft

WF28PR

Pilmer Court

WF28FE

George A Green Road

WF28AW

Broadway

WF28BY

Esther Avenue

WF28AD

Milton Road

WF28LL

Lennox Drive

WF27RE

Thornes Lane

WF28EQ

St Oswald Road

WF28JQ

Horbury Road

WF28ES

George A Green Road

WF28SP

Lawefield Lane

WF28TA

Gaskell Street

WF28NJ

Townley Road

Data Sources

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