Postcode S72 9AJ is located in a rural town, within the Hemsworth ward of Wakefield in the Yorkshire and The Humber region , and forms part of the Ryhill & South Hiendley area. It has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 72.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Ryhill & South Hiendley is £34,400 per year. The nearest station is Fitzwilliam located about 1.8 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Ryhill & South Hiendley has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,477 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 29% most deprived areas in England.
Ryhill & South Hiendley has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 72.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 35.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 22.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Ryhill & South Hiendley is £34,400 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near S72 9AJ.
Ryhill & South Hiendley near S72 9AJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Fitzwilliam located about 1.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 173 recent sales, the median property price is £175,000 in Hemsworth area, with individual transactions ranging from £46,000 up to £420,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 45 | £242,500 |
| Flats | 5 | £100,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 73 | £180,000 |
| Terraced | 50 | £123,500 |
10 years price trend in Hemsworth
In the S72 9AJ postcode area, located within Ryhill & South Hiendley, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.