Postcode WF9 2HD 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 very high crime levels, with around 143.7 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 0.4 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 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.
South Elmsall has a very high crime rate, with approximately 143.7 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 78.1% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 181 ft away from WF9 2HD.
South Elmsall near WF9 2HD 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 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 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 176 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 | 41 | £242,245 |
| Flats | 5 | £60,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 74 | £170,500 |
| Terraced | 56 | £127,998 |
10 year median price trend in South Elmsall and South Kirkby
In the WF9 2HD postcode area, located within South Elmsall, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF9 2HD
| 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 |
| 0.2 mi | Baltic Food Store | 194 Barnsley Road, South Elmsall, Pontefract, WF9 2AL | Walking directions to Baltic Food Store |
| 0.3 mi | Asda | 264-268 Barnsley Road, South Elmsall, Pontefract, WF9 2AD | Walking directions to Asda |
| 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.