Postcode S72 9DQ is located in a rural village, 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 59.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Ryhill & South Hiendley is £40,518 per year. The nearest station is Fitzwilliam located about 2.2 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 59.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.6% 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 per household in Ryhill & South Hiendley is £40,518 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near S72 9DQ.
Ryhill & South Hiendley near S72 9DQ 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 2.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 191 recent sales, the median property price is £177,000 in Hemsworth area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £420,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 53 | £270,000 |
| Flats | 4 | £114,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 75 | £175,000 |
| Terraced | 59 | £125,000 |
10 year median price trend in Hemsworth
In the S72 9DQ postcode area, located within Ryhill & South Hiendley, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
Annual council tax rates for Wakefield district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.