WF9 1BB is a mixed residential area on Doncaster Road, 1.0km from Royd Moor in Wakefield. Administratively it sits within Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton ward and the Hemsworth constituency.
For families considering a move, WF9 1BB represents a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. An average age of 40 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 81% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Census 2021 statistics for WF9 1BB are sourced from Output Area E00059782 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DONCASTER ROAD, WF9 1BB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DONCASTER ROAD, WF9 1BB.
201
40
£ 39,600 /yr
59%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WF9 1BB is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates WF9 1BB — age 40, 81% ownership, 19% 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 1BB. The average age is 40.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Moorthorpe2.3 km
- South Elmsall2.8 km
- Fitzwilliam4.7 km
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Postcode Profile: WF91BB · Data under Open Government Licence