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WF9 2JJ

Sunny Avenue

South Elmsall and South Kirkby

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Detailed insights for WF9 2JJ

Overview

Postcode WF9 2JJ 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 average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 35 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 69% 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.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
35
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
8.3%
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 17,380 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 47% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

South Elmsall has a low crime rate, with approximately 35 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

8.3%

Approximately 8.3% 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 2JJ.

Flood risk

No risk

South Elmsall near WF9 2JJ 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 2JJ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

South Elmsall

N/A

Walking directions to South Elmsall
0.9 mi

Moorthorpe

N/A

Walking directions to Moorthorpe

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
563
Population density
1,776.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
19.03(-57%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.32(-21%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.66(-34%)
Vehicle crime
3.09(-45%)
Burglary
2.06(-60%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
527
93.44%
Other White
25
4.43%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
5
0.89%
Other
4
0.71%
Caribbean
1
0.18%
Total population: 564

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
107
24.65%
Level 3 (A level)
102
23.5%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
79
18.2%
No qualifications
66
15.21%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
48
11.06%
Total 16+ residents: 434

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
110
48.25%
Owns outright
56
24.56%
Private landlord or letting agency
37
16.23%
Social rents from council
10
4.39%
Other social rented
9
3.95%
Total households: 228

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 39 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WF9 2JJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WF9 2JJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
26 Mar 20252, Sunny Avenue, Pontefract, WF9 2JJTerracedFreehold£145,000
22 Oct 202523, Moorhouse View, Pontefract, WF9 2JLDetachedFreehold£305,000
03 Jun 202517, Moorhouse View, Pontefract, WF9 2JLSemi-DetachedFreehold£225,000
25 Apr 2025Den Kar, Moorhouse View, Pontefract, WF9 2JLDetachedFreehold£190,000
18 Mar 20268, Park Terrace, Pontefract, WF9 2JQTerracedFreehold£125,000

Schools

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

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

Good

0.6 miPrimaryAsh Grove Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.8 miPrimaryMoorthorpe Primary School With Inclusion ResourceCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF9 2JJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WF9 2JJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miPremierDoncaster Road, Pontefract, WF9 2JHWalking directions to Premier
0.3 miPolska Chata7 Barnsley Road, South Elmsall, Pontefract, WF9 2RJWalking directions to Polska Chata
0.3 miOne Stop4 Barnsley Road, South Elmsall, Pontefract, WF9 2SEWalking directions to One Stop
0.4 miNestaBarnsley Road, Pontefract, WF9 2RNWalking directions to Nesta
0.4 miHeron FoodsBarnsley Road, South Elmsall, Pontefract, WF9 2SEWalking directions to Heron Foods

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 2JJ, 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 044BE01011861
Police ForceWest Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WF9 2JJ

Is WF9 2JJ (South Elmsall) safe?

The area around WF9 2JJ records about 35 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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 2JJ?

The median sale price around WF9 2JJ 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 2JJ?

There are 5 schools close to WF9 2JJ, including South Elmsall Carlton Junior and Infant School (Good), Ash Grove Primary Academy (Good) and Moorthorpe Primary School With Inclusion Resource (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WF9 2JJ?

The closest station to WF9 2JJ is South Elmsall, about 457 m away.

How deprived is the area around WF9 2JJ?

WF9 2JJ scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,380 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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