Area Analysis Wakefield, Yorkshire and The Humber

WF9 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the WF9 postcode area.

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Population

41,203

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 34,814 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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2/10
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7/10
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5/10
workEmployment
4/10
diversity_3Diversity
7/10
paymentsAffluence
1/10
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7/10
homeHome Ownership
3/10
trending_upInvestment
5/10
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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.

home £198,576 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.2%
Asian / British Asian0.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.8%
Other / Mixed1.4%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences7431
Anti-social behaviour1946
Shoplifting1602
Criminal damage and arson1554
Public order1467

school Local Schools

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Northfield Primary School: With Communication Resource

Requires Improvement364 pupils
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Upton Primary School

Good459 pupils
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Moorthorpe Primary School With Inclusion Resource

Good280 pupils
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South Kirkby Common Road Infant and Nursery School

Good184 pupils
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South Elmsall Carlton Junior and Infant School

Good425 pupils
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Badsworth Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School

Good194 pupils
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Minsthorpe Community College

Good1588 pupils
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Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School

Good128 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

55 nearby
  • Premier Stores
  • Next Plc Elmsall Gateway Staff Shop
  • Booker Retail
  • Card Factory
  • Co-Op Late Shop
  • + 50 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Minsthorpe Hotel
  • Rogerthorpe Manor
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

39 nearby
  • Red Roof Cafe
  • KFC
  • Kinsley Greyhound Stadium Ltd
  • Lakeside Cafe
  • Moonshine Shack
  • + 34 more
local_bar

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
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

71 nearby
  • Noor Spice
  • Tasty Flavaz
  • Bake N Butty
  • Bitchin Kitchen
  • Bite 2 Eat
  • + 66 more
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Supermarkets

9 nearby
  • Aldi
  • ASDA
  • Farmfoods
  • Home Bargains
  • Home Bargains
  • + 4 more