Postcode Analysis Wakefield, Yorkshire and The Humber

SIWARD STREET, WF9 5BH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SIWARD STREET, WF9 5BH.

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Population

428

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 33,700 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WF9 5BH 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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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9/10
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7/10
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2/10
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2/10
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5/10
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2/10
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4/10
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4/10
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5/10
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Area Character

WF9 5BH is a mixed residential postcode — average age 34, 53% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

WF9 5BH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Siward Street, 0.3km from Fitzwilliam in Fitzwilliam and Kinsley. Administratively it sits within Hemsworth ward and the Hemsworth constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, WF9 5BH is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 33% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 5BH are sourced from Output Area E00059457 (shared with 13 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 5BH. The average age is 33.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.0%
Asian / British Asian0.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.5%
Other / Mixed2.1%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 5%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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

WF9 5BH has low crime rates — 40 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 offences64
Criminal damage and arson11
Anti-social behaviour10
Shoplifting10
Other theft9

school Local Schools

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Fitzwilliam Primary School

Good226 pupils0.2 km
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King's Meadow Academy

Requires Improvement257 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Nithu's Local0.2 km
  • Podge @ Nisa Local0.2 km
  • Kinsley Church Of Resurrection0.7 km
  • Nisa Local0.2 km
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Hemsworth Miners Social Club0.4 km
  • Liquid Spirit0.9 km
  • The Well Cafe @ Hemsworth MWFC0.2 km
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Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Jolly Fryer0.4 km
  • Pizza Time0.2 km
  • Taste of China Takeaway0.2 km
  • The Sandwich Bar0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • The Lunch Box0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Fitzwilliam0.4 km
  • Streethouse4.7 km
  • Featherstone4.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Central Avenue0.2 km
  • Railway Terrace0.2 km
  • Railway Terrace0.2 km
  • Wakefield Road0.3 km
  • Garmil Head Lane0.4 km