Postcode WF9 2BL 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 very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 212.1 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 0.2 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 very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,737 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 8% most deprived areas in England.
Moorthorpe has a very high crime rate, with approximately 212.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 7.5% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 197 ft away from WF9 2BL.
Moorthorpe near WF9 2BL 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 0.2 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Moorthorpe | N/A | Walking directions to Moorthorpe |
| 0.7 mi | South Elmsall | N/A | Walking directions to South Elmsall |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | South Kirby Green | Medium | Walking directions to South Kirby Green |
| 0.3 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 2BL postcode area, located within Moorthorpe, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF9 2BL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Baltic Food Store | 194 Barnsley Road, South Elmsall, Pontefract, WF9 2AL | Walking directions to Baltic Food Store |
| 0.1 mi | Shop Local | 117 Barnsley Road, South Elmsall, Pontefract, WF9 2AE | Walking directions to Shop Local |
| 0.2 mi | Asda | 264-268 Barnsley Road, South Elmsall, Pontefract, WF9 2AD | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.2 mi | Tikhvik | 143 Barnsley Road, South Elmsall, Pontefract, WF9 2AA | Walking directions to Tikhvik |
| 0.2 mi | Aldi | Barnsley Road, South Elmsall, Pontefract, WF9 2AA | Walking directions to Aldi |
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.