WF9 5DJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Sunny Bank, 0.5km from Fitzwilliam in Fitzwilliam and Kinsley. Administratively it sits within Hemsworth ward and the Hemsworth constituency.
For families considering a move, WF9 5DJ represents a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 43 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 80% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £126k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 5DJ are sourced from Output Area E00059460 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SUNNY BANK, WF9 5DJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SUNNY BANK, WF9 5DJ.
256
43
£ 33,700 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WF9 5DJ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates WF9 5DJ — age 43, 80% ownership, 11% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WF9 5DJ. The average age is 42.5. 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: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 114,500
7 sales · Mean £ 113,642
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WF9 5DJ has low crime rates — 37 incidents 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.
school Local Schools
Fitzwilliam Primary School
King's Meadow Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Nithu's Local0.3 km
- Podge @ Nisa Local0.1 km
- Kinsley Church Of Resurrection0.5 km
- Kinsley News and Booze0.8 km
- Nisa Local0.1 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Hemsworth Miners Social Club0.4 km
- Liquid Spirit0.7 km
- The Well Cafe @ Hemsworth MWFC0.1 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Jolly Fryer0.3 km
- Pizza Time0.3 km
- Taste of China Takeaway0.1 km
- The Sandwich Bar0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- The Lunch Box0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Fitzwilliam0.3 km
- Streethouse4.9 km
- Featherstone5.2 km
Bus Stops
- Railway Terrace0.1 km
- Railway Terrace0.1 km
- Central Avenue0.3 km
- Fitzwilliam Station0.3 km
- Fitzwilliam Rail Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WF95DJ · Data under Open Government Licence