Postcode WF9 2EX 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 South Elmsall area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 109.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in South Elmsall is £38,100 per year. The nearest station is Moorthorpe located about 0.5 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Frickley Country Park.
South Elmsall has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,599 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 14% most deprived areas in England.
South Elmsall has a high crime rate, with approximately 109.0 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 78.9% 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.
The average income of residents in South Elmsall is £38,100 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WF9 2EX.
South Elmsall near WF9 2EX 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 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Moorthorpe | N/A | Walking directions to Moorthorpe |
| 0.6 mi | South Elmsall | N/A | Walking directions to South Elmsall |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Frickley Country Park | Large | Walking directions to Frickley Country Park |
| 0.1 mi | Westfield Recreation Ground | Medium | Walking directions to Westfield Recreation Ground |
Based on 189 recent sales, the median property price is £165,000 in South Elmsall and South Kirkby area, with individual transactions ranging from £49,500 up to £430,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 44 | £244,620 |
| Flats | 5 | £60,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 79 | £172,000 |
| Terraced | 61 | £125,000 |
10 year median price trend in South Elmsall and South Kirkby
In the WF9 2EX postcode area, located within South Elmsall, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF9 2EX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | South Elmsall Convenience Store | 77-79 Westfield Lane, South Elmsall, Pontefract, WF9 2EQ | Walking directions to South Elmsall Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Asda | 264-268 Barnsley Road, South Elmsall, Pontefract, WF9 2AD | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.3 mi | Baltic Food Store | 194 Barnsley Road, South Elmsall, Pontefract, WF9 2AL | Walking directions to Baltic Food Store |
| 0.3 mi | Shop Local | 117 Barnsley Road, South Elmsall, Pontefract, WF9 2AE | Walking directions to Shop Local |
| 0.3 mi | Tikhvik | 143 Barnsley Road, South Elmsall, Pontefract, WF9 2AA | Walking directions to Tikhvik |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.