Postcode Analysis Wakefield, Yorkshire and The Humber

WF9 3QF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WF9 3QF.

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Population

358

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 33,300 /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 3QF 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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. WF9 3QF's 56% ownership and 42-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.

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

WF9 3QF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 1.2km from Moorthorpe in South Kirkby. Administratively it sits within South Elmsall and South Kirkby ward and the Hemsworth constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, WF9 3QF is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 42 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 32% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 55 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban 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 3QF are sourced from Output Area E00059865 (shared with 20 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 3QF. The average age is 42.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.7%
Asian / British Asian2.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.6%
Other / Mixed2.2%

Economic Activity

39%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

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

Crime around WF9 3QF is moderate at 55 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 offences121
Anti-social behaviour29
Criminal damage and arson27
Public order25
Shoplifting21

school Local Schools

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Northfield Primary School: With Communication Resource

Requires Improvement364 pupils0.3 km
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South Kirkby Academy

Requires Improvement235 pupils1.0 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Moorthorpe

Good207 pupils1.0 km
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Moorthorpe Primary School With Inclusion Resource

Good280 pupils1.1 km
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South Kirkby Common Road Infant and Nursery School

Good184 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • Co-Op Late Shop0.8 km
  • Costcutter0.9 km
  • Hinitts Bakery0.1 km
  • One Stop0.4 km
  • SESKU Community Cupboard0.5 km
  • + 4 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Rock Pool Cafe0.7 km
  • The Brunch Box0.7 km
  • Ultima Furniture Systems Ltd0.7 km
  • Hollywood Diner0.4 km
  • Coronation Working Mens Club0.4 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

13 nearby
  • Bake N Butty0.9 km
  • Eggbutts Cafe Bar0.3 km
  • King Chinese Takeaway0.5 km
  • Papa Pizza0.5 km
  • Pizza Roma0.3 km
  • + 8 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Travellers Inn0.3 km
  • Church House Public House0.2 km
  • S Kirkby Royal British Legion Club A0.8 km
  • Northfield Hotel1.0 km
  • South Kirkby Independent Club0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Moorthorpe0.8 km
  • South Elmsall2.1 km
  • Thurnscoe5.4 km

Bus Stops

  • South Kirkby Church0.1 km
  • South Kirkby Church0.1 km
  • South Kirkby Green0.3 km
  • South Kirkby Green0.3 km
  • Stockingate Park Estate0.3 km