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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

WF28HG

Potter Avenue

WF28JJ

Horbury Road

WF28QE

Thornes Road

WF28TN

Horbury Road

WF28WJ

Barrass Yard

WF28AX

Broadway

WF28FF

Lawefield Way

WF28LH

Lennox Drive

WF28AE

Milton Crescent

WF28EX

Esther Grove

WF28FH

Lawefield Mews

WF28JT

Cumbrian Way

WF28NT

Waterton Road

WF28PR

Pilmer Court

WF28AF

Broadway

WF28ED

Denby Dale Road

WF28HJ

Waterton Road

WF28HN

George A Green Road

WF28LL

Lennox Drive

WF28QD

Thornes Road

WF28UR

Fairway View

WF28YE

Bevan Place

WF27SG

Thornleigh Garth

WF28BX

Esther Avenue

WF28NH

Gissing Road

WF28PD

Snapethorpe Road

WF28PH

Thornes Lane

WF59AE

Wakefield Road

WF27QU

Avondale Way

WF27SA

Secker Street

WF28DJ

Denby Dale Road

WF28EZ

Esther Grove

WF28HQ

Bentley Road

WF28PY

Thornes Moor Drive

WF28TD

Brighton Street

WF29SE

Cathedral Retail Park

WF15RG

Tadman Street

WF27AH

Denby Dale Road

WF28AY

Greaves Avenue

WF28BJ

Bembridge Court

WF28DA

Cross Lane

WF28HX

George A Green Road

WF27RD

Field Gardens

WF28DY

Wakefield West

WF28EA

Horne Street

WF28FT

Yarn Court

WF28JR

Cumbrian Way

WF28LQ

Thornbury Park

WF28PG

Wakefield West

WF28RB

Horbury Road

WF28TR

Horbury Road

WF28TS

Horbury Road

WF15RW

Thornes Lane

WF27QZ

Foljambe Street

WF28JU

Pentland Grove

WF15QR

New Brunswick Street

WF28DU

Symons Street

WF28EF

Turner Way

WF28HL

Chantry Road

WF29SA

Ings Road

WF27AF

Holmfield Avenue

WF27AW

Calder Island Way

WF28AR

Gargrave Place

WF28DB

Cross Lane

WF28EN

Moxon Place

WF28PA

Snapethorpe Road

WF28RX

Sherwood Grove

WF28SA

Radcliffe Road

WF28TG

Grange Street

WF29BH

Field Place

WF28AT

Lindsay Avenue

WF28RY

Sherwood Grove

WF28TU

Horbury Road

WF28ZA

Thornesgate Drive

WF59AB

Wakefield Road

WF28BG

Horbury Road

WF28BZ

Esther Grove

WF28DX

Wauchope Street

WF28HS

Waterton Road

WF28LG

Horbury Road

WF28UD

Clarence Walk

WF28WE

Spruce Court

WF29RG

Westgate End

WF27RE

Thornes Lane

WF28AD

Milton Road

WF28AJ

Lawefield Lane

WF28PB

Snapethorpe Road

WF59AD

Wakefield Road

Data Sources

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