Postcode WF9 2RD 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 very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 284.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Moorthorpe is £32,500 per year. The nearest station is South Elmsall located about 0.4 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Minsthorpe Park.
Moorthorpe has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,737 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 8% most deprived areas in England.
Moorthorpe has a very high crime rate, with approximately 284.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 30.3% 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 316 ft away from WF9 2RD.
Moorthorpe near WF9 2RD has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 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 |
| 0.5 mi | Moorthorpe | N/A | Walking directions to Moorthorpe |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Minsthorpe Park | Large | Walking directions to Minsthorpe Park |
| 0.3 mi | Westfield Recreation Ground | Medium | Walking directions to Westfield Recreation Ground |
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 2RD postcode area, located within Moorthorpe, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF9 2RD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Refill & More | 46 Barnsley Road, Pontefract, WF9 2RF | Walking directions to Refill & More |
| 0.1 mi | Smakpol | 63-65 Barnsley Road, South Elmsall, Pontefract, WF9 2QW | Walking directions to Smakpol |
| 0.1 mi | Aldi | Barnsley Road, South Elmsall, Pontefract, WF9 2AA | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.1 mi | Polski Sklep | 53 Barnsley Road, South Elmsall, Pontefract, WF9 2QW | Walking directions to Polski Sklep |
| 0.1 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.