Postcode Analysis Wakefield, Yorkshire and The Humber

THISTLE DRIVE, WF9 1NQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THISTLE DRIVE, WF9 1NQ.

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

346

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 39,600 /yr

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Employed

57%

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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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5/10
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10/10
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3/10
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10/10
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2/10
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6/10
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5/10
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8/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. WF9 1NQ spans multiple life stages — average age 37, moderate ownership and renting. 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 1NQ is a safe, established residential area on Thistle Drive, 0.8km from North Elmsall in Upton (Wakefield). Administratively it sits within Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton ward and the Hemsworth constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 86% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £256k.

Census 2021 statistics for WF9 1NQ are sourced from Output Area E00059825 (shared with 6 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 1NQ. The average age is 36.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.0%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.0%

Economic Activity

57%Active
FT: 44%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 210,250

12 sales · Mean £ 218,833

Terraced

£ 228,000

1 sales · Mean £ 228,000

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

WF9 1NQ has low crime rates — 22 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 offences19
Anti-social behaviour10
Vehicle crime7
Drugs5
Other theft5

school Local Schools

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Upton Primary School

Good459 pupils1.1 km
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Minsthorpe Community College

Good1588 pupils1.2 km
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Ash Grove Primary Academy

Inadequate299 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Upton Arms0.5 km
  • United Services Wmc0.5 km
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Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • China Town0.5 km
  • Chinos Fish Bar0.5 km
  • Pizza Milano0.5 km
  • Chino's Pizzas0.5 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Atalian Servest Food Company @1.0 km
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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • High Street Stores0.5 km
  • Upton Premier Express @ Upton Post Office0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • South Elmsall2.0 km
  • Moorthorpe2.2 km
  • Fitzwilliam5.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Thistle Drive0.1 km
  • Common Lane Thistle Dr0.1 km
  • Common Lane Sunny Ave0.2 km
  • Grosvenor Avenue0.2 km
  • New Lane Doncaster Rd0.3 km