COMMON LANE, WF9 1DF House Prices & Local Information

WF9 1DF is a safe, established residential area on Common Lane, 0.6km from Hill Estate in Upton (Wakefield). Administratively it sits within Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton ward and the Hemsworth constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 73% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £248k, down 13.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for WF9 1DF are sourced from Output Area E00059818 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.