Postcode WF9 2AU is located in an urban city, within the South Elmsall and South Kirkby ward of Wakefield in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Moorthorpe area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 90.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Moorthorpe is £33,370 per year. The nearest station is Moorthorpe located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest medium park is South Kirby Green.
Moorthorpe has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,379 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 38% most deprived areas in England.
Moorthorpe has a high crime rate, with approximately 90.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 21.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Moorthorpe is £33,370 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 316 ft away from WF9 2AU.
Moorthorpe near WF9 2AU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Moorthorpe located about 0.1 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Moorthorpe | N/A | Walking directions to Moorthorpe |
| 0.8 mi | South Elmsall | N/A | Walking directions to South Elmsall |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | South Kirby Green | Medium | Walking directions to South Kirby Green |
| 0.5 mi | Westfield Recreation Ground | Medium | Walking directions to Westfield Recreation Ground |
Based on 194 recent sales, the median property price is £167,000 in South Elmsall and South Kirkby area, with individual transactions ranging from £49,500 up to £560,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 47 | £246,995 |
| Flats | 4 | £63,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 86 | £175,000 |
| Terraced | 57 | £126,000 |
10 year median price trend in South Elmsall and South Kirkby
In the WF9 2AU postcode area, located within Moorthorpe, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF9 2AU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Shop Local | 117 Barnsley Road, South Elmsall, Pontefract, WF9 2AE | Walking directions to Shop Local |
| 0.3 mi | Baltic Food Store | 194 Barnsley Road, South Elmsall, Pontefract, WF9 2AL | Walking directions to Baltic Food Store |
| 0.4 mi | Aldi | Barnsley Road, South Elmsall, Pontefract, WF9 2AA | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.4 mi | Tikhvik | 143 Barnsley Road, South Elmsall, Pontefract, WF9 2AA | Walking directions to Tikhvik |
| 0.4 mi | Asda | 264-268 Barnsley Road, South Elmsall, Pontefract, WF9 2AD | Walking directions to Asda |
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.