Is WF9 1AZ a safe place to live?

Yes, WF9 1AZ is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 2 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in WF9 1AZ?

The average property price in WF9 1AZ is currently around £909k.

What is the population of WF9 1AZ?

The population for the WF9 1AZ area is approximately 500 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Wakefield, Yorkshire and The Humber

ROYD MOOR LANE, WF9 1AZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ROYD MOOR LANE, WF9 1AZ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-12 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

500

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 33,400 /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: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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9/10

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8/10

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3/10

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9/10

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1/10

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6/10

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2/10

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9/10

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2/10

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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. WF9 1AZ's low deprivation rank, 90% ownership, and £909k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £909k 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 1AZ is a safe, established residential area on Royd Moor Lane, 0.5km from Royd Moor in Hemsworth. Administratively it sits within Hemsworth ward and the Hemsworth constituency.

For serious buyers, WF9 1AZ is a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. 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 2 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £909k.

Census 2021 statistics for WF9 1AZ are sourced from Output Area E00059438 (shared with 15 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 1AZ. The average age is 46.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.2%

Asian / British Asian0.2%

Black / African / Caribbean0.6%

Other / Mixed1.0%

Economic Activity

49%Active

FT: 38%

Unemployed: 1%

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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 909,480

1 sales · Mean £ 909,480

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)

WF9 1AZ has low crime rates — 2 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are possession of weapons. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

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train Transport Links

Train Stations

Moorthorpe3.2 km
Fitzwilliam3.7 km
South Elmsall3.8 km