WF9 is a postcode district in Wakefield, Yorkshire and The Humber, covering 1120 active and 184 retired postcodes.
The largest share of WF9 (21%) is characterised by a working community facing hardship — manual jobs, tight wages, resilient spirit, alongside a transitioning industrial area — historically working class, gradually changing (13%). This mix of 8 distinct neighbourhood types makes WF9 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in WF9 are around £198k, up 11.8% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across WF9 at 438 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 42 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full WF9 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
WF9 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the WF9 postcode area.
41,203
42
£ 34,814 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
WF9 is an established family neighbourhood — 59% owner-occupation and an average age of 42 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £198k. Property prices are trending up 11.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Northfield Primary School: With Communication Resource
Upton Primary School
Moorthorpe Primary School With Inclusion Resource
South Kirkby Common Road Infant and Nursery School
South Elmsall Carlton Junior and Infant School
Badsworth Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School
Minsthorpe Community College
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
55 nearby- Premier Stores
- Next Plc Elmsall Gateway Staff Shop
- Booker Retail
- Card Factory
- Co-Op Late Shop
- + 50 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Minsthorpe Hotel
- Rogerthorpe Manor
Restaurant, Cafe
39 nearby- Red Roof Cafe
- KFC
- Kinsley Greyhound Stadium Ltd
- Lakeside Cafe
- Moonshine Shack
- + 34 more
Pub, NightClub
33 nearby- Alpha Working Mens Club
- Barnsley Oak Public House
- Blue Bell
- Brookside Commercial And Social Club
- Church House Public House
- + 28 more
Takeaway Shop
71 nearby- Noor Spice
- Tasty Flavaz
- Bake N Butty
- Bitchin Kitchen
- Bite 2 Eat
- + 66 more
Supermarkets
9 nearby- Aldi
- ASDA
- Farmfoods
- Home Bargains
- Home Bargains
- + 4 more
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