Postcode Analysis Wakefield, Yorkshire and The Humber

DUNSLEY TERRACE, WF9 3ET House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DUNSLEY TERRACE, WF9 3ET.

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Population

267

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 33,300 /yr

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Employed

31%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WF9 3ET 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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1/10
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5/10
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4/10
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1/10
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7/10
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1/10
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7/10
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1/10
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1/10
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Area Character

With 84% social renting, WF9 3ET is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 43-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending down 17.2% year-on-year.

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

WF9 3ET is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Dunsley Terrace, 0.4km from Hilltop Estate in South Kirkby. Administratively it sits within South Elmsall and South Kirkby ward and the Hemsworth constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, WF9 3ET is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 84% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 20% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 98 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £114k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 17.2% year-on-year. 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 3ET are sourced from Output Area E00059849 (shared with 5 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 3ET. The average age is 42.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.0%
Asian / British Asian0.8%
Black / African / Caribbean1.1%
Other / Mixed1.1%

Economic Activity

31%Active
FT: 20%
Unemployed: 3%
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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

£ 111,500

2 sales · Mean £ 111,500

Terraced

£ 120,000

1 sales · Mean £ 120,000

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

Crime around WF9 3ET is above average at 98 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences116
Shoplifting47
Public order27
Anti-social behaviour26
Criminal damage and arson18

school Local Schools

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South Kirkby Common Road Infant and Nursery School

Good184 pupils0.1 km
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South Kirkby Academy

Requires Improvement235 pupils0.3 km
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Northfield Primary School: With Communication Resource

Requires Improvement364 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Frank's Fish & Chips0.5 km
  • Bake N Butty0.5 km
  • King Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
  • Papa Pizza0.9 km
  • Saray Pizza And Barbeque0.3 km
  • + 1 more
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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • Co-Op Late Shop0.6 km
  • Costcutter0.5 km
  • One Stop0.9 km
  • SESKU Community Cupboard0.9 km
  • West Street Stores0.3 km
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Northfield Hotel0.5 km
  • South Kirkby Independent Club0.4 km
  • S Kirkby Royal British Legion Club A0.6 km
  • South Kirkby Miners Welfare Club0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Moorthorpe2.1 km
  • South Elmsall3.4 km
  • Thurnscoe5.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Common Rd Mill Close0.1 km
  • Common Rd Mill Close0.1 km
  • Common Road Burns Ave0.3 km
  • Stockingate Millars Walk0.3 km
  • Common Road Burns Ave0.3 km