Postcode WF9 2PG 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 Moorthorpe area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 88.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Moorthorpe is £32,500 per year. The nearest station is Moorthorpe located about 0.5 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Minsthorpe Park.
Moorthorpe has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,379 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 38% most deprived areas in England.
Moorthorpe has a high crime rate, with approximately 88.6 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 3.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 21.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Moorthorpe is £32,500 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 272 ft away from WF9 2PG.
Moorthorpe near WF9 2PG 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 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Moorthorpe | N/A | Walking directions to Moorthorpe |
| 0.5 mi | South Elmsall | N/A | Walking directions to South Elmsall |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Minsthorpe Park | Large | Walking directions to Minsthorpe Park |
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 2PG postcode area, located within Moorthorpe, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF9 2PG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Shell Shop | Minsthorpe Lane, Wakefield, WF9 2PF | Walking directions to Shell Shop |
| 0.3 mi | Aldi | Barnsley Road, South Elmsall, Pontefract, WF9 2AA | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.3 mi | Refill & More | 46 Barnsley Road, Pontefract, WF9 2RF | Walking directions to Refill & More |
| 0.3 mi | Smakpol | 63-65 Barnsley Road, South Elmsall, Pontefract, WF9 2QW | Walking directions to Smakpol |
| 0.3 mi | Polski Sklep | 53 Barnsley Road, South Elmsall, Pontefract, WF9 2QW | Walking directions to Polski Sklep |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.