Postcode Analysis Wakefield, Yorkshire and The Humber

SOUTHLANDS CLOSE, WF9 1AU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOUTHLANDS CLOSE, WF9 1AU.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

313

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 50,200 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WF9 1AU is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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9/10
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9/10
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2/10
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7/10
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1/10
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10/10
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2/10
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9/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. WF9 1AU's low deprivation rank, 90% ownership, and £465k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WF9 1AU is a sought-after residential area on Southlands Close, 0.3km from Badsworth in Badsworth. Administratively it sits within Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton ward and the Hemsworth constituency.

For serious buyers, WF9 1AU is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 90% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £465k.

Census 2021 statistics for WF9 1AU are sourced from Output Area E00059779 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WF9 1AU. The average age is 46.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.2%
Asian / British Asian0.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.6%
Other / Mixed2.6%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 351,000

2 sales · Mean £ 351,000

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

WF9 1AU has low crime rates — 12 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences3
Vehicle crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Burglary1

school Local Schools

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Badsworth Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School

Good194 pupils0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Moorthorpe3.7 km
  • South Elmsall3.7 km
  • Fitzwilliam4.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Badsworth Church0.2 km
  • Badsworth Church0.2 km
  • New Rd Back Lane0.3 km
  • New Rd Back Lane0.3 km
  • Beaconfield Road Thorpe Ln0.4 km