Postcode Analysis Wakefield, Yorkshire and The Humber

BEACON VIEW, WF9 1BZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BEACON VIEW, WF9 1BZ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

284

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 50,200 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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5/10
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8/10
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2/10
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7/10
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2/10
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6/10
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5/10
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10/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. WF9 1BZ spans multiple life stages — average age 50, moderate ownership and renting. £191k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

WF9 1BZ is a sought-after residential area on Beacon View, 0.5km from Hill Estate in Upton (Wakefield). Administratively it sits within Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton ward and the Hemsworth constituency.

For serious buyers, WF9 1BZ is a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 50) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 93% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £191k.

Census 2021 statistics for WF9 1BZ are sourced from Output Area E00059827 (shared with 10 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 1BZ. The average age is 50.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.9%
Asian / British Asian0.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.4%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 191,000

2 sales · Mean £ 191,000

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

WF9 1BZ has low crime rates — 31 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.

Violence and sexual offences32
Anti-social behaviour9
Other theft6
Criminal damage and arson6
Possession of weapons5

school Local Schools

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Upton Primary School

Good459 pupils0.7 km
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Badsworth Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School

Good194 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Food Bank @0.8 km
  • Upton Premier Express @ Upton Post Office0.6 km
  • High Street Stores0.6 km
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The Upton Arms0.6 km
  • The Gantry0.8 km
  • Harewood And Upton Recreation Club0.7 km
  • United Services Wmc0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • China Town0.6 km
  • Pizza Milano0.6 km
  • Chinos Fish Bar0.6 km
  • Upton Pavillion Cafe0.8 km
  • Chino's Pizzas0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • The Cafe0.7 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • The Cooperative0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • South Elmsall2.6 km
  • Moorthorpe3.0 km
  • Fitzwilliam6.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Field Ln Quarry Lane0.0 km
  • Field Ln Quarry Lane0.1 km
  • Field Ln Second Avenue0.3 km
  • Field Ln Second Avenue0.3 km
  • Rose Avenue0.3 km