Postcode Analysis Wakefield, Yorkshire and The Humber

PENDENNIS AVENUE, WF9 2PJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PENDENNIS AVENUE, WF9 2PJ.

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

267

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Avg Age

52

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Avg Income

£ 32,500 /yr

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Employed

39%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WF9 2PJ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. 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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4/10
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1/10
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3/10
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6/10
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10/10
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5/10
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Area Character

WF9 2PJ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 52, 93% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (52) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending down 17.6% year-on-year.

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

WF9 2PJ is a mixed residential area on Pendennis Avenue, 0.5km from Moorthorpe in South Elmsall. Administratively it sits within South Elmsall and South Kirkby ward and the Hemsworth constituency.

For families considering a move, WF9 2PJ represents a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 52) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 93% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 66 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £211k, down 17.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for WF9 2PJ are sourced from Output Area E00059852 (shared with 4 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 2PJ. The average age is 52.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.5%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.5%

Economic Activity

39%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

£ 172,500

8 sales · Mean £ 188,500

Detached

£ 255,000

2 sales · Mean £ 255,000

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

Crime around WF9 2PJ is moderate at 66 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 offences79
Anti-social behaviour15
Public order11
Other theft8
Criminal damage and arson7

school Local Schools

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Moorthorpe Primary School With Inclusion Resource

Good280 pupils0.6 km
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Minsthorpe Community College

Good1588 pupils0.6 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Moorthorpe

Good207 pupils0.7 km
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South Elmsall Carlton Junior and Infant School

Good425 pupils0.8 km
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Ash Grove Primary Academy

Inadequate299 pupils0.8 km
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Northfield Primary School: With Communication Resource

Requires Improvement364 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

18 nearby
  • Co-Op Late Shop0.8 km
  • Sweet Treats0.8 km
  • The Little Un0.7 km
  • Jakes Place0.8 km
  • Millennium Community Hub0.7 km
  • + 13 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • Atalian Servest Food Company @1.0 km
  • Palms Cafe0.6 km
  • The Coffee Club - Coffee and Gin Bar1.0 km
  • The Lanes Cafe0.9 km
  • Adam's Plaice0.8 km
  • + 4 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • ASDA0.7 km
  • Aldi0.7 km
  • Home Bargains0.8 km
  • Refill and More Ltd0.7 km
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Takeaway Shop

21 nearby
  • Tasty Flavaz0.7 km
  • Gail's Country Kitchen0.9 km
  • Moo Lab0.8 km
  • Pizza Connection0.8 km
  • South Pacific0.8 km
  • + 16 more
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Brookside Commercial And Social Club0.8 km
  • The Saw Mill0.7 km
  • Moorthorpe Empire Working Mens Club0.6 km
  • Moorthorpe Recreation Social Club0.8 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Minsthorpe Hotel0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Moorthorpe0.7 km
  • South Elmsall1.1 km
  • Thurnscoe6.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Minsthorpe Lane Cambridge St0.3 km
  • Minsthorpe Lane Cambridge St0.3 km
  • Little Lane Beaumont Ave0.4 km
  • Minsthorpe Ln Longdale Drive0.4 km
  • Minsthorpe Ln Longdale Drive0.4 km