Postcode WF9 2LQ 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 99.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in South Elmsall is £39,247 per year. The nearest station is Moorthorpe located about 0.7 miles away. There are 3 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Frickley Country Park.
South Elmsall has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,599 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 14% most deprived areas in England.
South Elmsall has a very high crime rate, with approximately 99.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 73.5% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 318 ft away from WF9 2LQ.
South Elmsall near WF9 2LQ 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 0.7 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Moorthorpe | N/A | Walking directions to Moorthorpe |
| 0.9 mi | South Elmsall | N/A | Walking directions to South Elmsall |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Frickley Country Park | Large | Walking directions to Frickley Country Park |
| 0.4 mi | Westfield Recreation Ground | Medium | Walking directions to Westfield Recreation Ground |
Based on 194 recent sales, the median property price is £167,000 in South Elmsall and South Kirkby area, with individual transactions ranging from £49,500 up to £560,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 47 | £246,995 |
| Flats | 4 | £63,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 86 | £175,000 |
| Terraced | 57 | £126,000 |
10 year median price trend in South Elmsall and South Kirkby
In the WF9 2LQ postcode area, located within South Elmsall, there are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.