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.
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).
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.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 20 | £285,000 |
| Flats | 6 | £111,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 49 | £205,000 |
| Terraced | 28 | £165,000 |
10 years price trend in Wakefield West
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Colinsway
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Horbury Road
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Potter Avenue
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Horbury Road
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Cumbrian Way
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Thornes
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Grange Street
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Barrass Yard
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Pilmer Court
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Lawefield Mews
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Milton Crescent
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Greaves Avenue
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Thornes
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Esther Grove
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Waterton Road
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Lupset
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Cumbrian Way
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Townley Road
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Thornes
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Fairway View
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Avondale Way
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Secker Street
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Thornleigh Garth
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Esther Avenue
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Cotton Street
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Esther Grove
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Gissing Road
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Radcliffe Road
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Thornes Lane
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Thornes Moor Avenue
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Brighton Street
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Lady Lane
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Ossett North
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Calder Street
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Thornes
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Field Gardens
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Greaves Avenue
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Cross Lane
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Thornes
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Horne Street
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Lupset
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Cumbrian Way
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Thornbury Park
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Thornes
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Horbury Road
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Thornes
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Horbury Road
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New Brunswick Street
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Thornes Lane
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Foljambe Street
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Symons Street
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Fox Way
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Chantry Road
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Pentland Grove
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Ings Road
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Holmfield Avenue
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Duke Of York Avenue
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Gargrave Place
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Haggs Lane
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Cross Lane
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Moxon Place
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Snapethorpe Road
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Sherwood Grove
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Sherwood Grove
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Radcliffe Road
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Grange Street
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Co-Operative Street
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Thornesgate Drive
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Field Place
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Lupset
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Thornes Lane
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Cotton Court
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Lawefield Lane
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Horbury Road
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Esther Grove
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Wauchope Street
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Waterton Road
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Horbury Road
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Snapethorpe Road
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Clarence Walk
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Spruce Court
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Ings Road
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Alverthorpe & Flanshaw
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.