Postcode Analysis Wakefield, Yorkshire and The Humber

MAYFIELDS WAY, WF9 3SH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MAYFIELDS WAY, WF9 3SH.

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Population

304

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 33,300 /yr

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Employed

45%

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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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3/10
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9/10
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3/10
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3/10
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2/10
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5/10
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6/10
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10/10
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7/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates WF9 3SH — age 49, 92% ownership, 6% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending up 66.8% year-on-year.

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

WF9 3SH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Mayfields Way, 1.0km from Hilltop Estate in South Kirkby. Administratively it sits within South Elmsall and South Kirkby ward and the Hemsworth constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 49, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 92% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 63 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £231k, up 66.8% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for WF9 3SH are sourced from Output Area E00059840 (shared with 8 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 3SH. The average age is 49.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British100.0%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 3%
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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 155,000

4 sales · Mean £ 146,750

Detached

£ 217,000

12 sales · Mean £ 217,041

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

Crime around WF9 3SH is moderate at 63 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting64
Violence and sexual offences48
Public order16
Anti-social behaviour13
Other crime9

school Local Schools

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South Kirkby Academy

Requires Improvement235 pupils0.3 km
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South Kirkby Common Road Infant and Nursery School

Good184 pupils0.6 km
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Northfield Primary School: With Communication Resource

Requires Improvement364 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Co-Op Late Shop0.6 km
  • Costcutter0.5 km
  • Hinitts Bakery0.9 km
  • One Stop0.5 km
  • SESKU Community Cupboard0.6 km
  • + 2 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Bake N Butty0.5 km
  • King Chinese Takeaway0.6 km
  • Papa Pizza0.6 km
  • Saray Pizza And Barbeque0.4 km
  • Golden Dragon Takeaway0.5 km
  • + 2 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Hollywood Diner0.6 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Church House Public House1.0 km
  • S Kirkby Royal British Legion Club A0.5 km
  • South Kirkby Miners Welfare Club0.3 km
  • Northfield Hotel0.7 km
  • South Kirkby Independent Club0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Moorthorpe1.5 km
  • South Elmsall2.7 km
  • Thurnscoe4.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Stockingate Mayfields Way0.2 km
  • Stockingate Mayfields Way0.2 km
  • Stockingate Millars Walk0.3 km
  • Stockingate Millars Walk0.4 km
  • Mill Ln West Street0.5 km