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WF9 2FE

Meadow Walk

South Elmsall and South Kirkby

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Detailed insights for WF9 2FE

Overview

Postcode WF9 2FE 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 97.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 14% below 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 0.3 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Minsthorpe Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
97
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
40.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

10/10

South Elmsall has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 868 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

South Elmsall has a high crime rate, with approximately 97.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

40.2%

Approximately 40.2% 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 2FE.

Flood risk

No risk

South Elmsall near WF9 2FE 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 0.3 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WF9 2FE
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

South Elmsall

N/A

Walking directions to South Elmsall
0.6 mi

Moorthorpe

N/A

Walking directions to Moorthorpe

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WF9 2FE
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miMinsthorpe ParkLargeWalking directions to Minsthorpe Park
0.3 miWestfield Recreation GroundMediumWalking directions to Westfield Recreation Ground

Area Profile

Population
452
Population density
6,931.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
45.17(+2%)
Criminal damage and arson
19.45(+126%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.17(-8%)
Burglary
7.53(+48%)
Other theft
6.27(-6%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
335
73.79%
Other White
68
14.98%
African
29
6.39%
White and Black African (mixed)
6
1.32%
Other Black
4
0.88%
Total population: 454

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
90
30.82%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
62
21.23%
Level 4+ (Degree)
47
16.1%
Level 3 (A level)
37
12.67%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
32
10.96%
Total 16+ residents: 292

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
49
28.99%
Private landlord or letting agency
36
21.3%
Owns with a mortgage
32
18.93%
Owns outright
25
14.79%
Other social rented
19
11.24%
Total households: 169

Property prices in South Elmsall and South Kirkby

Median price£170,000
Price per sq ft£201
Sales (last 12 months)193
Typical range (middle 50%)£133K – £225K

Based on 193 recent sales, the median property price is £170,000 (about £201 per square foot) in South Elmsall and South Kirkby area, with individual transactions ranging from £38,750 up to £425,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in South Elmsall and South Kirkby over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached41£261,245£245
Semi-Detached89£170,000£204
Terraced60£125,000£147
Flats3£52,500£90

10-year price trendmedian sale price in South Elmsall and South Kirkby

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in South Elmsall and South Kirkby.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£164,000£120,000£98,000
2017£167,000£39,750£114,995£78,000
2018£167,500£39,950£117,500£80,000
2019£185,000£122,250£85,000
2020£192,500£49,000£125,000£85,000
2021£210,000£61,000£145,000£103,750
2022£240,000£53,000£155,000£115,000
2023£265,000£69,000£160,000£110,750
2024£250,000£56,500£166,500£95,500
2025£248,995£67,000£171,500£130,000
2026£288,250£46,250£186,000£125,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in South Elmsall and South Kirkby.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in South Elmsall and South Kirkby.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£146£131£92
2017£148£115£130£98
2018£168£88£133£94
2019£175£138£112
2020£183£97£146£100
2021£208£99£158£114
2022£218£101£171£131
2023£220£125£180£124
2024£232£139£191£117
2025£228£85£204£144
2026£261£64£200£142
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in South Elmsall and South Kirkby.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for South Elmsall and South Kirkby in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WF9 2FE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WF9 2FE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Jan 202659, Westfield Lane, Pontefract, WF9 2EETerracedFreehold£120,000
24 Mar 202527, The Meadows, Pontefract, WF9 2FPSemi-DetachedFreehold£220,000
12 Feb 202537, The Meadows, Pontefract, WF9 2FPSemi-DetachedFreehold£215,000
22 Jan 202610, Merlin Close, Pontefract, WF9 2WFDetachedFreehold£286,500
26 Nov 202541, Westfield Lane, Pontefract, WF9 2QBTerracedFreehold£85,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WF9 2FE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimarySouth Elmsall Carlton Junior and Infant SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryMoorthorpe Primary School With Inclusion ResourceCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimarySt Joseph's Catholic Primary School, MoorthorpeAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF9 2FE

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WF9 2FE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miSouth Elmsall Convenience Store77-79 Westfield Lane, South Elmsall, Pontefract, WF9 2EQWalking directions to South Elmsall Convenience Store
0.2 miNestaBarnsley Road, Pontefract, WF9 2RNWalking directions to Nesta
0.2 miPolska Chata7 Barnsley Road, South Elmsall, Pontefract, WF9 2RJWalking directions to Polska Chata
0.2 miPolski Sklep53 Barnsley Road, South Elmsall, Pontefract, WF9 2QWWalking directions to Polski Sklep
0.2 miSmakpol63-65 Barnsley Road, South Elmsall, Pontefract, WF9 2QWWalking directions to Smakpol

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 2FE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Michelle Louise Collins

South Elmsall and South Kirkby - 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 044DE01011863
Police ForceWest Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced2014-03-01

Frequently asked questions about WF9 2FE

Is WF9 2FE (South Elmsall) safe?

The area around WF9 2FE records about 97 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 2FE?

The median sale price around WF9 2FE in South Elmsall is £170,000 (about £201 per square foot) based on 193 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WF9 2FE?

There are 5 schools close to WF9 2FE, including South Elmsall Carlton Junior and Infant School (Good), Moorthorpe Primary School With Inclusion Resource (Good) and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Moorthorpe (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WF9 2FE?

The closest station to WF9 2FE is South Elmsall, about 464 m away.

How deprived is the area around WF9 2FE?

WF9 2FE scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 868 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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

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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.