How much do houses cost in WF9 1AY?

The average property price in WF9 1AY is currently around £743k.

What is the population of WF9 1AY?

The population for the WF9 1AY area is approximately 386 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Wakefield, Yorkshire and The Humber

BADSWORTH COMMON, WF9 1AY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BADSWORTH COMMON, WF9 1AY.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · updated monthly (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

386

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 50,200 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WF9 1AY 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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2/10

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7/10

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1/10

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9/10

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1/10

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10/10

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Area Character

WF9 1AY is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £743k, 92% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £743k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WF9 1AY is a well-regarded residential area on Badsworth Common, 1.0km from Ackworth, Low in Badsworth. Administratively it sits within Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton ward and the Hemsworth constituency.

For serious buyers, WF9 1AY is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a accessible countryside zone — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. Residents average 46 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 92% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Property: Prices average £743k.

Census 2021 statistics for WF9 1AY are sourced from Output Area E00059780 (shared with 18 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 1AY. The average age is 45.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.4%

Asian / British Asian2.8%

Black / African / Caribbean0.0%

Other / Mixed0.8%

Economic Activity

49%Active

FT: 38%

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

£ 743,000

1 sales · Mean £ 743,000

school Local Schools

Ackworth Mill Dam School

Good218 pupils0.7 km

Ackworth Howard Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School

Requires Improvement233 pupils1.0 km

Oakfield Park School

Outstanding153 pupils1.2 km

Outwood Primary Academy Bell Lane

Good319 pupils1.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Fitzwilliam3.8 km
Featherstone4.9 km
Moorthorpe5.4 km