Postcode Analysis Wakefield, Yorkshire and The Humber

WF9 1BJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WF9 1BJ.

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Population

284

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Avg Age

50

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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: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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5/10
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8/10
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2/10
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7/10
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2/10
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6/10
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5/10
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10/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. WF9 1BJ spans multiple life stages — average age 50, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

WF9 1BJ is a sought-after residential area located 0.6km from Hill Estate in Upton (Wakefield). Administratively it sits within Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton ward and the Hemsworth constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in WF9, WF9 1BJ offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. Outside of residential hours, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. The 50 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 93% 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 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for WF9 1BJ are sourced from Output Area E00059827 (shared with 10 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 1BJ. The average age is 50.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.9%
Asian / British Asian0.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.4%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 33%
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.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

WF9 1BJ has low crime rates — 26 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences21
Anti-social behaviour5
Criminal damage and arson4
Possession of weapons4
Public order3

school Local Schools

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Upton Primary School

Good459 pupils0.8 km
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Badsworth Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School

Good194 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Food Bank @0.9 km
  • Upton Premier Express @ Upton Post Office0.8 km
  • High Street Stores0.8 km
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The Upton Arms0.8 km
  • The Gantry0.9 km
  • Harewood And Upton Recreation Club0.8 km
  • United Services Wmc0.8 km
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Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • China Town0.8 km
  • Pizza Milano0.8 km
  • Chinos Fish Bar0.8 km
  • Upton Pavillion Cafe0.9 km
  • Chino's Pizzas0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • The Cafe0.8 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • The Cooperative0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • South Elmsall2.8 km
  • Moorthorpe3.1 km
  • Fitzwilliam6.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Field Ln Quarry Lane0.2 km
  • Field Ln Quarry Lane0.2 km
  • Field Ln Second Avenue0.4 km
  • Field Ln Second Avenue0.4 km
  • Rose Avenue0.5 km