Postcode Analysis Wakefield, Yorkshire and The Humber

HYMAN WALK, WF9 2TR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HYMAN WALK, WF9 2TR.

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Population

238

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 32,500 /yr

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Employed

36%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WF9 2TR falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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2/10
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5/10
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4/10
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1/10
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8/10
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1/10
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10/10
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3/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 45% of tenure in WF9 2TR — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 40-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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

WF9 2TR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Hyman Walk, 0.3km from Minsthorpe in South Elmsall. Administratively it sits within Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton ward and the Hemsworth constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, WF9 2TR is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. Outside of residential hours, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. At 40 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 45% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 22% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 56 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £120k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for WF9 2TR are sourced from Output Area E00059786 (shared with 7 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 2TR. The average age is 40.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.3%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.7%

Economic Activity

36%Active
FT: 22%
Unemployed: 4%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 120,000

3 sales · Mean £ 105,333

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

Crime around WF9 2TR is moderate at 56 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 offences66
Anti-social behaviour23
Vehicle crime11
Criminal damage and arson10
Other theft6

school Local Schools

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Ash Grove Primary Academy

Inadequate299 pupils0.3 km
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Minsthorpe Community College

Good1588 pupils0.4 km
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South Elmsall Carlton Junior and Infant School

Good425 pupils1.0 km
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Moorthorpe Primary School With Inclusion Resource

Good280 pupils1.3 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Moorthorpe

Good207 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

17 nearby
  • Co-Op Late Shop0.2 km
  • High Street Stores0.5 km
  • Sweet Treats0.8 km
  • ASDA Yorkshire Xdc0.7 km
  • Jakes Place0.8 km
  • + 12 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

14 nearby
  • Atalian Servest Food Company @0.4 km
  • Palms Cafe0.9 km
  • The Coffee Club - Coffee and Gin Bar0.8 km
  • The Lanes Cafe0.9 km
  • Adam's Plaice0.8 km
  • + 9 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

17 nearby
  • Tasty Flavaz0.9 km
  • Gail's Country Kitchen0.8 km
  • Moo Lab0.8 km
  • Pizza Connection0.8 km
  • South Pacific0.8 km
  • + 12 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • South Elmsall Village WMC0.9 km
  • Barnsley Oak Public House0.2 km
  • Brookside Commercial And Social Club0.8 km
  • The Saw Mill0.9 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Home Bargains0.8 km
  • Refill and More Ltd0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • South Elmsall0.7 km
  • Moorthorpe1.5 km
  • Thurnscoe6.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Mill Lane Simpson Rd0.2 km
  • Mill Lane Simpson Rd0.2 km
  • Mill Lane Minsthorpe Ln0.2 km
  • Sandford Road0.2 km
  • Sandford Road0.2 km