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Last updated May 2026
South Elmsall — a building with a sign on it

Area guide · West Yorkshire

Living in South Elmsall

A snapshot of life in South Elmsall, Yorkshire and the Humber — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

South Elmsall: Photo by Stephen Kidd on Unsplash

At a glance

South Elmsall is a village in West Yorkshire, Yorkshire and the Humber with a population of 11,187. The average house price is £237,623 and the overall crime rate is 194.0 per 1,000 residents.

Where South Elmsall ranks

Population

11,187

Avg House Price

£237,623

Crime Rate

194.0/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

475 Mbps

EPC Rating

C

Median Income

£29,087

Median Age

42.9

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

South Elmsall's detached homes (£255,429) command roughly 3.6× the price of a flat (£70,667).

Price Trend (11 Years)

South Elmsall prices have risen 102% over the last 9 years (£117,577 → £237,623).

Property TypeAverageMedianSales Count
Detached£255,429£251,99838
Semi-Detached£177,032£173,00062
Terraced£117,092£115,00065
Flat£70,667£67,0003

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in South Elmsall is 194.0 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in South Elmsall: violent crime (45% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools5
Primary4
Secondary1
% Top two bands100%

Schools in this area

SchoolPhaseRating
Ash Grove Primary AcademyPrimaryGood
Minsthorpe Community CollegeSecondaryGood
Moorthorpe Primary School With Inclusion ResourcePrimaryGood
South Elmsall Carlton Junior and Infant SchoolPrimaryGood
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, MoorthorpePrimaryGood

Broadband & Connectivity

South Elmsall averages 475 Mbps — 375% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most South Elmsall homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 62.8% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC RatingC
Average EPC Score70.4
% Rated C or Above62.8%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)£1,126

Demographics & Economy

Population11,187
Median Age42.9
Median Household Income£29,087
Employment Rate57.3%
Owner Occupied62.6%
Degree-Level Qualified24.3%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in South Elmsall?
The average house price in South Elmsall is £237,623 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.
What is the cheapest type of property to buy in South Elmsall?
The most affordable entry point in South Elmsall is a flat, with an average price of £70,667.
Is South Elmsall a safe place to live?
South Elmsall has a recorded crime rate of 194.0 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.
How are the schools in South Elmsall?
South Elmsall has 5 schools in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.
What broadband speeds are available in South Elmsall?
Average broadband download speeds in South Elmsall are around 475 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 97.7% of premises.
How big is South Elmsall?
South Elmsall is a settlement in West Yorkshire with a population of approximately 11,187.

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