Wakefield Road, Hemsworth, Pontefract
House prices, sold prices and local information for WF9 4AB, WF9 5HR, WF9 4AA.
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At a glance
4 property sales on Wakefield Road, Hemsworth, Pontefract have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 9 Jun 2023. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £248,000. Average sale prices rose from £128,500 in 2016 to £367,500 in 2023 (+186%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. Recorded sale prices on Wakefield Road range from £85,000 to £370,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold.
House prices on Wakefield Road compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Wakefield Road has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all WF9 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 8 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £248,000 | 9 Jun 2023 |
Sold prices on Wakefield Road
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tara, Wakefield Road WF9 4AB | 9 Jun 2023 | £365,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Rectory Farm House, 1, Wakefield Road WF9 4LE | 5 Jan 2023 | £370,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Vets 4 Pets, Wakefield Road WF9 4AB | 17 Oct 2018 | £525,000 | Other | Freehold |
| White Hall, Wakefield Road WF9 4AA | 17 May 2017 | £236,246 | Other | Freehold |
| Fire Station, Wakefield Road WF9 4AB | 30 Mar 2017 | £214,500 | Other | Freehold |
| Robins Nest, Wakefield Road WF9 4AB | 20 Mar 2017 | £235,000 | Other | Freehold |
| Alignment, Wakefield Road WF9 5HR | 15 Sep 2016 | £172,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Hill Crest, Wakefield Road WF9 4AB | 10 Jun 2016 | £85,000 | Detached | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
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Crime and flood risk near Wakefield Road
Crime
123 crimes were reported within about a mile of Wakefield Road in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 80% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 37 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 26 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 21 |
| Public order | 13 |
| Vehicle crime | 5 |
| Burglary | 4 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Schools near Wakefield Road
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outwood Academy Hemsworth 1,101 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Report | 0.0 mi |
| West End Academy 187 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School 119 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.4 mi |
| Grove Lea Primary School 244 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| St Helen's CE Primary School 215 pupils | Primary Church of England | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| King's Meadow Academy 234 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.3 mi |
| Oakfield Park School 176 pupils | Community special school | 11–19 | Outstanding Report | 1.7 mi |
| Brierley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School 205 pupils | Primary Church of England | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.7 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train stations
- Fitzwilliam station 1.4 mi · 28 min walk
- Moorthorpe station 2.5 mi · 50 min walk
- South Elmsall station 3.2 mi · 1 hr 4 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Outwood Acadamy (Outwood Acadamy) 1 min walk
- Hemsworth Academy (near, Wakefield Road) 1 min walk
- Outwood Acadamy (Outwood Acadamy) 2 min walk
- High School (at, Hemsworth High School) 2 min walk
GP surgeries
- The Grange Medical Centre
Highfield Road, Hemsworth, Pontefract · 0.3 mi - College Lane Surgery
Barnsley Road, Ackworth, Pontefract · 2.1 mi - Langthwaite Surgery
Church View Health Centre, Langthwaite Rd, Pontefract · 2.6 mi - Park Green Surgery
Langthwaite Road, Langthwaite Grange Ind Estate, Pontefract · 2.6 mi
Supermarkets
- Iceland Iceland Hemsworth · 0.2 mi
- Tesco Tesco Hemsworth Superstore · 0.2 mi
- Farmfoods Farmfoods Hemsworth · 0.4 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op South Kirkby · 1.9 mi
Pharmacies
- Cohens Chemist · 0.2 mi
- Tesco Instore Pharmacy · 0.3 mi
- Kinsley Pharmacy · 1.3 mi
Dentists
- The Mount Dental Practice · 0.3 mi
- Rockingham House Cosmetic & Implant Dentistry Ltd · 1.7 mi
- Wakefield Road Dental Surgery · 1.8 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 3 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 5 of 10 |
| Employment | 3 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 4 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 2 of 10 |
| Crime | 2 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 7 of 10 |
| Living environment | 5 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 73.9% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 18.2% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 8.0% | 17.1% |
| Households | 765 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 14.2% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 61.7% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 24.1% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,628 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 94% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 100% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 95% | 92% |
Share of homes across Wakefield with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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Who lives around Wakefield Road
Ethnic group
| Here | Wakefield | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 97.7% | 93% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 0.9% | 3.6% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.2% | 1.3% |
Religion
| Here | Wakefield | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 57.1% | 49% |
| No religion | 36.1% | 41.3% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 5.4% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 3.2% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.1% | – |
Country of birth
| Here | Wakefield | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.7% | 91.5% |
| Born outside the UK | 3.3% | 8.5% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Wakefield | |
|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.6% | 24.4% |
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 20.3% | 24.3% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 19% | 16.3% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 14.8% | 14.9% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 10.7% | 10.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.3% | 6.5% |
| Other qualifications | 2.4% | 2.8% |
General health
| Here | Wakefield | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 41.5% | 44.7% |
| Good health | 35% | 34.3% |
| Fair health | 15.5% | 14.5% |
| Bad health | 6.2% | 5.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1.5% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Wakefield | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 46.9% | 41.7% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 24.9% | 27.4% |
| No cars or vans in household | 19.4% | 22.8% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 8.9% | 8% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Wakefield.
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