WF9 1EE is a sought-after residential area on Tower Avenue, 0.6km from Hill Estate in Upton (Wakefield). Administratively it sits within Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton ward and the Hemsworth constituency.
For serious buyers, WF9 1EE is a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. With an average age of 50, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 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 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £210k.
Census 2021 statistics for WF9 1EE are sourced from Output Area E00059827 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TOWER AVENUE, WF9 1EE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TOWER AVENUE, WF9 1EE.
284
50
£ 50,200 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates WF9 1EE — age 50, 93% ownership, 6% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £210k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WF9 1EE. 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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 163,000
5 sales · Mean £ 174,800
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WF9 1EE has low crime rates — 33 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.
school Local Schools
Upton Primary School
Badsworth Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Food Bank @1.0 km
- Upton Premier Express @ Upton Post Office0.7 km
- High Street Stores0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Upton Arms0.6 km
- The Gantry1.0 km
- Harewood And Upton Recreation Club0.9 km
- United Services Wmc0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- China Town0.6 km
- Pizza Milano0.6 km
- Chinos Fish Bar0.6 km
- Upton Pavillion Cafe1.0 km
- Chino's Pizzas0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- The Cafe0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- South Elmsall2.6 km
- Moorthorpe2.9 km
- Fitzwilliam6.0 km
Bus Stops
- Field Ln Quarry Lane0.2 km
- Field Ln Quarry Lane0.2 km
- Rose Avenue0.3 km
- Rose Ave Sunny Avenue0.3 km
- Rose Estate0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WF91EE · Data under Open Government Licence