WF9 2TA is a mixed residential area on Ash Grove, 0.4km from South Elmsall in South Elmsall. Administratively it sits within South Elmsall and South Kirkby ward and the Hemsworth constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 43) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 92% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 56 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £251k, down 5.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for WF9 2TA are sourced from Output Area E00059803 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ASH GROVE, WF9 2TA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ASH GROVE, WF9 2TA.
360
43
£ 38,100 /yr
51%
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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
WF9 2TA is a mixed residential postcode — average age 43, 92% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending down 5.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WF9 2TA. The average age is 43.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 272,500
2 sales · Mean £ 272,500
Terraced
£ 212,500
2 sales · Mean £ 212,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around WF9 2TA is moderate at 56 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Ash Grove Primary Academy
South Elmsall Carlton Junior and Infant School
Minsthorpe Community College
Moorthorpe Primary School With Inclusion Resource
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Moorthorpe
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
21 nearby- Co-Op Late Shop0.3 km
- High Street Stores0.4 km
- Sweet Treats0.4 km
- The Little Un0.9 km
- Jakes Place0.4 km
- + 16 more
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Atalian Servest Food Company @0.8 km
- Palms Cafe0.6 km
- The Coffee Club - Coffee and Gin Bar0.4 km
- The Lanes Cafe0.5 km
- Adam's Plaice0.4 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- ASDA0.8 km
- Aldi0.8 km
- Home Bargains0.4 km
- Refill and More Ltd0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
25 nearby- Tasty Flavaz0.5 km
- Friar Tucks0.6 km
- Gail's Country Kitchen0.4 km
- Moo Lab0.4 km
- Pizza Connection0.4 km
- + 20 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- South Elmsall Village WMC0.5 km
- Moorthorpe Empire Working Mens Club0.9 km
- Barnsley Oak Public House0.7 km
- Brookside Commercial And Social Club0.4 km
- The Saw Mill0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- South Elmsall0.2 km
- Moorthorpe1.4 km
- Thurnscoe6.0 km
Bus Stops
- Manor Farm Estate0.0 km
- Manor Farm Estate0.1 km
- High Street Ash Grove0.1 km
- High St Chapel Lane0.2 km
- High St Chapel Lane0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: WF92TA · Data under Open Government Licence