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WF9 2DU

Mill Lane

Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton

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Overview

Postcode WF9 2DU is located in an urban city, within the Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton ward of Wakefield in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the South Elmsall area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 125.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.1× the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in South Elmsall is £39,247 per year. The nearest station is South Elmsall, about 0.5 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Minsthorpe Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
125
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
14.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

South Elmsall has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,716 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 48% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

South Elmsall has a very high crime rate, with approximately 125.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

14.5%

Approximately 14.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 26.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in South Elmsall is £39,247 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WF9 2DU.

Flood risk

No risk

South Elmsall near WF9 2DU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is South Elmsall located about 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WF9 2DU
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

South Elmsall

N/A

Walking directions to South Elmsall

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WF9 2DU
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miMinsthorpe ParkLargeWalking directions to Minsthorpe Park

Area Profile

Population
255
Population density
400 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
52.03(+18%)
Shoplifting
26.02(+197%)
Vehicle crime
19.35(+244%)
Criminal damage and arson
17.34(+102%)
Other theft
14.68(+121%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
242
95.65%
Other White
7
2.77%
African
2
0.79%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
2
0.79%
Total population: 253

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
82
34.17%
Level 4+ (Degree)
48
20%
Level 3 (A level)
34
14.17%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
29
12.08%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
27
11.25%
Total 16+ residents: 240

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
73
55.73%
Owns with a mortgage
26
19.85%
Social rents from council
18
13.74%
Private landlord or letting agency
8
6.11%
Other forms of private rent
5
3.82%
Total households: 131

Property prices in Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton

Median price£217,500
Price per sq ft£226
Sales (last 12 months)204
Typical range (middle 50%)£162K – £275K

Based on 204 recent sales, the median property price is £217,500 (about £226 per square foot) in Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £2,000,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached54£332,500£293
Semi-Detached90£204,750£217
Terraced57£165,000£202
Flats3£135,000£216

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£206,123£79,500£149,096£106,750
2017£240,000£86,750£162,500£113,995
2018£214,995£93,750£155,000£120,000
2019£195,000£85,000£142,000£124,000
2020£309,500£75,000£175,000£130,000
2021£300,000£230,000£185,000£160,000
2022£300,000£120,000£199,500£132,000
2023£325,000£130,000£180,000£137,000
2024£302,500£105,500£200,000£162,500
2025£327,500£146,250£205,000£165,000
2026£352,500£109,500£176,000£163,750
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£172£125£149£123
2017£193£139£156£144
2018£188£103£161£142
2019£194£139£163£150
2020£201£101£168£153
2021£227£190£182£177
2022£263£188£200£164
2023£277£153£209£172
2024£264£178£209£188
2025£284£136£214£201
2026£283£234£233£205
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 23 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WF9 2DU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WF9 2DU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
19 Sept 20253, Bailey Crescent, Pontefract, WF9 2TLTerracedFreehold£100,000
03 Feb 202620, Lincoln Crescent, Pontefract, WF9 2TJDetachedFreehold£247,500
16 May 20252, Lincoln Crescent, Pontefract, WF9 2TJSemi-DetachedFreehold£227,500
30 May 202569, North Crescent, Pontefract, WF9 2DLSemi-DetachedFreehold£180,000
26 Mar 202522, Lonsborough Way, Pontefract, WF9 2TSTerracedFreehold£115,000

Schools

In the WF9 2DU postcode area, located within South Elmsall, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WF9 2DU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryAsh Grove Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.4 miSecondaryMinsthorpe Community CollegeAcademy converter

Good

0.6 miPrimarySouth Elmsall Carlton Junior and Infant SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF9 2DU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WF9 2DU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miThe Co-operative Food58 Ash Grove, Pontefract, WF9 2UPWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.3 miHigh Street Stores98 High Street, South Elmsall, Pontefract, WF9 2DBWalking directions to High Street Stores

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Wakefield district (2025-26).

Band A£1,457
Band B£1,700
Band C£1,943
Band D£2,186
Band E£2,672
Band F£3,157
Band G£3,643
Band H£4,372

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for WF9 2DU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Martin Roberts

Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Jon Trickett

Normanton and Hemsworth - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

DistrictWakefieldE08000036
Parliamentary ConstituencyNormanton and HemsworthE14001383
ParishSouth ElmsallE04013431
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)South ElmsallE02002481
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wakefield 044AE01011860
Police ForceWest Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WF9 2DU

Is WF9 2DU (South Elmsall) safe?

The area around WF9 2DU records about 125 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across Yorkshire and The Humber as a whole the rate is about 113 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near WF9 2DU?

The median sale price around WF9 2DU in South Elmsall is £217,500 (about £226 per square foot) based on 204 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WF9 2DU?

There are 5 schools close to WF9 2DU, including Ash Grove Primary Academy (Good), Minsthorpe Community College (Good) and South Elmsall Carlton Junior and Infant School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WF9 2DU?

The closest station to WF9 2DU is South Elmsall, about 732 m away.

How deprived is the area around WF9 2DU?

WF9 2DU scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,716 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WF9 2DU (South Elmsall) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Normanton and Hemsworth covering WF9 2DU is Jon Trickett (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Martin Roberts (Labour Party).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.