Postcode Analysis Wakefield, Yorkshire and The Humber

NORTHFIELD COURT, WF9 3TE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NORTHFIELD COURT, WF9 3TE.

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Population

420

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 33,300 /yr

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Employed

58%

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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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2/10
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10/10
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4/10
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9/10
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2/10
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4/10
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5/10
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8/10
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10/10
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Area Character

WF9 3TE is a mixed residential postcode — average age 33, 88% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (33) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending down 3.9% year-on-year.

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

WF9 3TE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Northfield Court, 1.4km from Moorthorpe in South Kirkby. Administratively it sits within South Elmsall and South Kirkby ward and the Hemsworth constituency.

For families considering a move, WF9 3TE represents a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. An average age of 33 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 88% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 58 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £261k, down 3.9% 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 3TE are sourced from Output Area E00168735 (shared with 9 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 3TE. The average age is 32.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.6%
Asian / British Asian0.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.2%

Economic Activity

58%Active
FT: 43%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

£ 282,500

6 sales · Mean £ 288,333

Semi-Detached

£ 123,500

2 sales · Mean £ 123,500

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

Crime around WF9 3TE is moderate at 58 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 offences87
Anti-social behaviour30
Public order19
Criminal damage and arson17
Other theft13

school Local Schools

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Northfield Primary School: With Communication Resource

Requires Improvement364 pupils0.2 km
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South Kirkby Academy

Requires Improvement235 pupils1.1 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Moorthorpe

Good207 pupils1.2 km
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Moorthorpe Primary School With Inclusion Resource

Good280 pupils1.3 km
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South Kirkby Common Road Infant and Nursery School

Good184 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Co-Op Late Shop0.8 km
  • Costcutter0.9 km
  • Hinitts Bakery0.4 km
  • One Stop0.6 km
  • SESKU Community Cupboard0.5 km
  • + 3 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • Bake N Butty0.9 km
  • Eggbutts Cafe Bar0.4 km
  • King Chinese Takeaway0.5 km
  • Papa Pizza0.5 km
  • Pizza Roma0.4 km
  • + 7 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Travellers Inn0.4 km
  • Church House Public House0.3 km
  • S Kirkby Royal British Legion Club A0.8 km
  • Northfield Hotel0.9 km
  • South Kirkby Independent Club0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Hollywood Diner0.8 km
  • Coronation Working Mens Club0.6 km
  • Soup4em0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Moorthorpe1.0 km
  • South Elmsall2.3 km
  • Fitzwilliam5.4 km

Bus Stops

  • South Kirkby Church0.3 km
  • South Kirkby Church0.3 km
  • Prospect Terrace0.4 km
  • Prospect Terrace0.5 km
  • South Kirkby Green0.5 km