Postcode WF9 2JU 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 0.4 miles away. There are 4 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Frickley Country Park.
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.
South Elmsall has a low crime rate, with approximately 35 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.4% 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 per household in South Elmsall is £39,247 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WF9 2JU.
South Elmsall near WF9 2JU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is South Elmsall located about 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | South Elmsall | N/A | Walking directions to South Elmsall |
| 1 mi | Moorthorpe | N/A | Walking directions to Moorthorpe |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Frickley Country Park | Large | Walking directions to Frickley Country Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 41 | £261,245 | £245 |
| Semi-Detached | 89 | £170,000 | £204 |
| Terraced | 60 | £125,000 | £147 |
| Flats | 3 | £52,500 | £90 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 27 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WF9 2JU.
In the WF9 2JU postcode area, located within South Elmsall, there are 4 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF9 2JU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Premier | Doncaster Road, Pontefract, WF9 2JH | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.4 mi | South Elmsall Convenience Store | 77-79 Westfield Lane, South Elmsall, Pontefract, WF9 2EQ | Walking directions to South Elmsall Convenience Store |
| 0.5 mi | Polska Chata | 7 Barnsley Road, South Elmsall, Pontefract, WF9 2RJ | Walking directions to Polska Chata |
| 0.5 mi | One Stop | 4 Barnsley Road, South Elmsall, Pontefract, WF9 2SE | Walking directions to One Stop |
Annual council tax rates for Wakefield district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for WF9 2JU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Michelle Louise Collins
South Elmsall and South Kirkby - Elected 2 May 2024
Jon Trickett
Normanton and Hemsworth - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around WF9 2JU 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.
The median sale price around WF9 2JU in South Elmsall is £170,000 (about £201 per square foot) based on 193 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 4 schools close to WF9 2JU, 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.
The closest station to WF9 2JU is South Elmsall, about 721 m away.
WF9 2JU 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).
The Member of Parliament for Normanton and Hemsworth covering WF9 2JU is Jon Trickett (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Michelle Louise Collins (Labour Party).
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.