WF9 4SB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Craven Road, 0.4km from Highfield in Hemsworth. Administratively it sits within Hemsworth ward and the Hemsworth constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, WF9 4SB 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. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 39 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 57% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 74 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £128k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 18.2% 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 4SB are sourced from Output Area E00059835 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CRAVEN ROAD, WF9 4SB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CRAVEN ROAD, WF9 4SB.
306
39
£ 33,400 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WF9 4SB 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.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 57% of tenure in WF9 4SB — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 39-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending down 18.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WF9 4SB. The average age is 39.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 108,500
14 sales · Mean £ 110,607
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around WF9 4SB is moderate at 74 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.
school Local Schools
St Helen's CE Primary School
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
Grove Lea Primary School
West End Academy
Outwood Academy Hemsworth
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Hemsworth Family Shopper0.2 km
- Hemsworth Food Pantry0.4 km
- Premier Stores0.6 km
- B & M Retail Ltd0.6 km
- Lifestyle Express0.6 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Hemsworth Albion Working Mens Club0.7 km
- Hoptimist0.7 km
- The Hemsworth0.2 km
- West End Working Mens Club0.6 km
- Alpha Working Mens Club0.4 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Iceland0.6 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Farmfoods0.4 km
- Home Bargains0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- Wok & Bun0.7 km
- Domino's Pizza0.6 km
- West End Chippy0.6 km
- Bitz And Pizza0.7 km
- Pizza Jim0.5 km
- + 11 more
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Costa0.4 km
- KFC0.4 km
- Precinct Cafe0.6 km
- Springs Cafe0.4 km
- The Welcome Chinese Restaurant0.7 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Fitzwilliam3.0 km
- Moorthorpe3.8 km
- South Elmsall5.0 km
Bus Stops
- Rosehill Ave Ferndale Place0.1 km
- Ashfield Road Norwood Rd0.1 km
- Rosehill Ave Ferndale Place0.1 km
- Ashfield Road Moor Top Dr0.2 km
- Highfield Road Moorfield Place0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: WF94SB · Data under Open Government Licence