Postcode Analysis Wakefield, Yorkshire and The Humber

FARRINGDON CLOSE, WF9 4RD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FARRINGDON CLOSE, WF9 4RD.

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Population

521

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 33,400 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: WF9 4RD falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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6/10
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3/10
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6/10
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3/10
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2/10
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7/10
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4/10
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8/10
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Area Character

With 36% social renting, WF9 4RD is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 41-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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

WF9 4RD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Farringdon Close, 0.2km from Highfield in Hemsworth. Administratively it sits within Hemsworth ward and the Hemsworth constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, WF9 4RD is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 41 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 36% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 83 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £216k. 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 4RD are sourced from Output Area E00059829 (shared with 12 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 4RD. The average age is 41.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.7%
Asian / British Asian0.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.8%
Other / Mixed1.4%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 192,000

7 sales · Mean £ 191,428

Semi-Detached

£ 180,000

1 sales · Mean £ 180,000

Terraced

£ 180,000

1 sales · Mean £ 180,000

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

Crime around WF9 4RD is moderate at 83 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.

Violence and sexual offences146
Shoplifting70
Public order33
Anti-social behaviour29
Criminal damage and arson24

school Local Schools

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Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School

Good128 pupils0.2 km
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Grove Lea Primary School

Outstanding251 pupils0.5 km
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St Helen's CE Primary School

Good247 pupils0.5 km
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West End Academy

Good212 pupils0.7 km
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Outwood Academy Hemsworth

Requires Improvement1065 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • Hemsworth Family Shopper0.2 km
  • Hemsworth Food Pantry0.2 km
  • Premier Stores0.6 km
  • Slimming World0.8 km
  • B & M Retail Ltd0.3 km
  • + 4 more
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Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • Hemsworth Albion Working Mens Club0.6 km
  • Hoptimist0.5 km
  • The Hemsworth0.3 km
  • West End Working Mens Club0.6 km
  • Alpha Working Mens Club0.2 km
  • + 4 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Iceland0.4 km
  • Tesco0.4 km
  • Farmfoods0.2 km
  • Home Bargains0.5 km
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Takeaway Shop

16 nearby
  • Wok & Bun0.5 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.4 km
  • West End Chippy0.6 km
  • Bitz And Pizza0.5 km
  • Pizza Jim0.4 km
  • + 11 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Costa0.2 km
  • KFC0.2 km
  • Precinct Cafe0.5 km
  • Springs Cafe0.2 km
  • The Welcome Chinese Restaurant0.5 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Fitzwilliam3.0 km
  • Moorthorpe3.7 km
  • South Elmsall4.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Ashfield Road Moor Top Dr0.2 km
  • Ashfield Road Southmoor Rd0.2 km
  • Southmoor Rd Hemsworth Market0.2 km
  • Southmoor Rd Ashfield Road0.3 km
  • Southmoor Rd Hemsworth Market0.3 km