Postcode WF9 2GZ 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 Kirkby area. It has very high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 76.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in South Kirkby is £33,300 per year. The nearest station is Moorthorpe located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Westfield Recreation Ground.
South Kirkby has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,039 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 9% most deprived areas in England.
South Kirkby has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 76.6 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 18.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 32.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in South Kirkby is £33,300 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 44 ft away from WF9 2GZ.
South Kirkby near WF9 2GZ has high flood risk (more than 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Moorthorpe located about 0.3 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Moorthorpe | N/A | Walking directions to Moorthorpe |
| 0.6 mi | South Elmsall | N/A | Walking directions to South Elmsall |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 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 2GZ postcode area, located within South Kirkby, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF9 2GZ
| 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 | South Elmsall Convenience Store | 77-79 Westfield Lane, South Elmsall, Pontefract, WF9 2EQ | Walking directions to South Elmsall Convenience Store |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.