WF9 4SW is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Cotswold Close, 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a rural with mining or quarrying zone — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. Residents here average 57 years — a mature, stable demographic with deep roots in the area and very low property turnover. 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 £177k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for WF9 4SW are sourced from Output Area E00059445 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
COTSWOLD CLOSE, WF9 4SW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COTSWOLD CLOSE, WF9 4SW.
242
57
£ 33,400 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WF9 4SW 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.
Area Character
WF9 4SW is a settled retirement community — average age 57, 94% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. With £177k prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WF9 4SW. 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
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 132,500
8 sales · Mean £ 135,625
Detached
£ 175,000
1 sales · Mean £ 175,000
Terraced
£ 135,000
1 sales · Mean £ 135,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WF9 4SW 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.
school Local Schools
Grove Lea Primary School
Outwood Academy Hemsworth
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
West End Academy
St Helen's CE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Sheltons1.0 km
- M & J Quality Meats0.7 km
- Hemsworth Food Pantry0.9 km
- Slimming World0.2 km
- B & M Retail Ltd0.7 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Blue Bell0.9 km
- George And Dragon0.9 km
- Hemsworth Conservative Club0.7 km
- Hilltop Brewery Tap0.7 km
- Hemsworth Albion Working Mens Club0.7 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Hemsworth RUFC0.2 km
- The Welcome Chinese Restaurant1.0 km
- Home Farm Bakery Ltd0.7 km
- The Family Cafe0.8 km
- The Viceroy of Hemsworth0.8 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Mayflower0.8 km
- New Jade City1.0 km
- Daisy Made Cakes0.9 km
- Italia Express Ltd0.7 km
- Lee Garden0.7 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Farmfoods0.8 km
- Home Bargains0.9 km
- Iceland0.9 km
- Tesco0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Moorthorpe3.1 km
- Fitzwilliam3.2 km
- South Elmsall4.2 km
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Postcode Profile: WF94SW · Data under Open Government Licence