PENARTH AVENUE, WF9 1DH House Prices & Local Information

WF9 1DH is a safe, established residential area on Penarth Avenue, 0.7km from Hill Estate in Upton (Wakefield). Administratively it sits within Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton ward and the Hemsworth constituency.

For families considering a move, WF9 1DH represents a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. 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 43 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 73% 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: Average house prices are around £232k.

Census 2021 statistics for WF9 1DH are sourced from Output Area E00059818 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.