We’ve compiled a list of the neighbourhoods in Wakefield which were named the most income-deprived, based on the latest statistics published by the Office for National Statistics.
These are the areas which could be far less able to afford the rocketing cost of food and bills due to their income deprivation.
Of the 209 neighbourhoods within the district, 59 were among the 20 per cent most income deprived in England.
This means that of the 316 local authorities in England (excluding the Isles of Scilly), Wakefield is ranked 78th most income-deprived.
The full data can be found here: https://www.ons.gov.uk/visualisations/
Of the 59, here are 21 of the poorest neighbourhoods across Wakefield and the Five Towns, according to the statistics.
17. South Kirkby
South Kirkby is in the 'most deprived' category in the flat income deprivation profile. Photo: Google Maps
18. Knottingley
Knottingley is in the 'most deprived' category in the flat income deprivation profile. Photo: Google Maps
19. Pontefract South West
Finally, Pontefract South West is the final Pontefract district in the 'most deprived' category of the low income depriavtion profile. Photo: Google Maps
20. Outwood West
Outwood West is another Wakefield neighbourhood in the 'most deprived' category on the flat income deprivation profile. Photo: Google Maps