Kinsley & Fitzwilliam
Wakefield 039 · 4 sub-areas · 7,171 residents
Wakefield 039 is a residential area within Wakefield, home to around 7,200 people. A typical two-bedroom home lets for about £710 a month — well below the UK average and among the more affordable corners of West Yorkshire. Nearly a third of homes are socially rented, which shapes the character here considerably compared to much of the city.
Kinsley & Fitzwilliam is a commuter neighbourhood within Wakefield — train into Leeds runs in around 39 minutes, and the rhythm of weekday mornings is shaped by it. The demographic profile leans family-aged, with a clear share of households with school-age children.
Overview
What's it like to live in Kinsley & Fitzwilliam?
Day-to-day life sits close to greenery — a park or playing field is within easy walking distance of most addresses; Recorded crime is higher than the national norm — common for built-up urban areas, but worth weighing if you're looking for a quieter base; rents are below the national norm, with a typical home letting at around £787 a month; gigabit broadband is effectively universal.
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Figures are aggregated across 4 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.
Kinsley & Fitzwilliam in Wakefield
Living in Kinsley & Fitzwilliam
This part of Wakefield is predominantly residential in feel — a mix of families, younger adults, and older settled residents who've been here for years. Around a quarter of the population is under 18, giving it a noticeably family-oriented character. Green space is genuinely close: nearly 78% of residents are within a short walk of accessible greenspace, and the median distance is under 250 metres.
On cost, it's one of the cheaper areas you'll find in Yorkshire. A two-bedroom home averages around £710 a month — roughly 40% below the UK national median for that bedroom count. The trade-off is that rents still eat a significant share of take-home pay: at around 41% of typical local earnings, affordability is tight relative to what wages here support. House prices are also modest, with a median sale price of around £165,000, meaning a deposit is typically achievable in under three years for a local earner.
Social housing makes up a substantial 31% of tenure here — well above the national share — while owner-occupation sits at 52%. Only around 16% of homes are private rentals, so the private rental stock is limited. That low private rental proportion means competition for available lets can be real, even at these prices. The degree-qualified share is lower than city norms at 17%, reflecting a workforce that skews toward trades, health, and manual sectors.
For getting around, most residents drive: two-thirds use a car to commute. The nearest mainline rail station is roughly 1.2 km away — around a 15-minute walk. Public transport covers just 8% of commuter journeys, so if you don't drive, factor that in carefully. Broadband is a genuine strength: gigabit-capable coverage reaches 100% of premises, with no connections falling below the minimum standard. See the streets and sub-areas below for more detail on specific pockets within the neighbourhood.
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Frequently asked
- Is Wakefield 039 a nice place to live?
- It depends on your priorities. It's affordable, green, and family-oriented, with nearly 78% of residents close to accessible greenspace. The trade-off is a crime rate above the national average and a lower share of top-rated schools nearby. For families on a budget who drive and aren't reliant on public transport, it works well.
- What is the rent in Wakefield 039?
- A one-bedroom property averages around £560 a month, a two-bedroom around £710, and a three-bedroom around £850. These are estimates scaled from city-level data using local sale prices. Rents rose about 5% over the past year.
- Is Wakefield 039 safe?
- Crime runs at around 118 incidents per 1,000 residents annually, which is noticeably above the UK national rate of roughly 80. The area sits in the bottom deprivation decile nationally, which tends to correlate with higher crime. That said, quieter residential streets within the neighbourhood will feel safer than the headline figure suggests.
- What's the commute from Wakefield 039 to the nearest major city?
- The nearest mainline rail station is about 1.2 km away — roughly a 15-minute walk. The rail journey to the nearest major employment hub takes under 40 minutes. Manchester is around 77 minutes by public transport, and London around two hours and 16 minutes. Most residents drive, with 67% commuting by car.
- Who lives in Wakefield 039?
- It's a mixed community with a young profile — under-18s and 18–34s each make up 24% of residents. Around a third of homes are socially rented, giving it a settled, long-established character. Owner-occupation sits at 52%, and private renters make up only 16% of households.
- What schools are near Wakefield 039?
- There are 22 schools within typical catchment distance. Around 35% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — well below the national average of roughly 89%. The nearest Outstanding school is about 2.8 km away. It's worth researching individual schools carefully, as quality varies significantly across the area.
- How affordable is buying a home in Wakefield 039?
- The median sale price is around £165,000 — modest by national standards. On a typical local salary, a 10% deposit is achievable in under three years. Monthly rents, however, still consume about 41% of take-home pay, so affordability is better for buyers than renters relative to local wages.