Postcode WF9 2BA 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 86.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Moorthorpe is £32,500 per year. The nearest station is Moorthorpe located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 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 86.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents 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 of residents in Moorthorpe is £32,500 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 263 ft away from WF9 2BA.
Moorthorpe near WF9 2BA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 168 recent sales, the median property price is £161,350 in South Elmsall and South Kirkby area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £430,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 36 | £255,000 |
| Flats | 3 | £60,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 74 | £170,500 |
| Terraced | 55 | £116,000 |
10 years price trend in South Elmsall and South Kirkby
In the WF9 2BA postcode area, located within Moorthorpe, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.