Postcode Analysis Wakefield, Yorkshire and The Humber

MORVERN MEADOWS, WF9 4SR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MORVERN MEADOWS, WF9 4SR.

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Population

242

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Avg Age

57

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Avg Income

£ 33,400 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WF9 4SR falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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7/10
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8/10
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4/10
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5/10
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1/10
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2/10
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2/10
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10/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Mature homeowners dominate this postcode. With 94% owner-occupation and an average age of 57, WF9 4SR is established retirement territory. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character — £165k reflects the demand.

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

WF9 4SR is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Morvern Meadows, 0.5km from Common End in Hemsworth. Administratively it sits within Hemsworth ward and the Hemsworth constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. Average age 57 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 94% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £165k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for WF9 4SR are sourced from Output Area E00059445 (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 4SR. The average age is 56.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.8%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.8%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 165,000

1 sales · Mean £ 165,000

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

WF9 4SR has low crime rates — 22 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences27
Criminal damage and arson8
Public order6
Anti-social behaviour4
Vehicle crime4

school Local Schools

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Grove Lea Primary School

Outstanding251 pupils0.6 km
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Outwood Academy Hemsworth

Requires Improvement1065 pupils1.0 km
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Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School

Good128 pupils1.0 km
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West End Academy

Good212 pupils1.3 km
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St Helen's CE Primary School

Good247 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Blue Bell1.0 km
  • George And Dragon1.0 km
  • Hemsworth Conservative Club0.8 km
  • Hilltop Brewery Tap0.7 km
  • Hemsworth Albion Working Mens Club0.7 km
  • + 2 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Hemsworth RUFC0.3 km
  • Home Farm Bakery Ltd0.7 km
  • The Family Cafe0.9 km
  • The Viceroy of Hemsworth0.9 km
  • KFC0.8 km
  • + 3 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

11 nearby
  • Mayflower0.9 km
  • Daisy Made Cakes1.0 km
  • Italia Express Ltd0.7 km
  • Lee Garden0.7 km
  • Pizza Planet0.7 km
  • + 6 more
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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • M & J Quality Meats0.7 km
  • Hemsworth Food Pantry0.9 km
  • Slimming World0.2 km
  • B & M Retail Ltd0.8 km
  • Lifestyle Express0.7 km
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Farmfoods0.8 km
  • Home Bargains1.0 km
  • Iceland0.9 km
  • Tesco0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Moorthorpe3.1 km
  • Fitzwilliam3.2 km
  • South Elmsall4.1 km