Postcode WF9 2RZ 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 207.1 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 0.2 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 4,147 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 13% most deprived areas in England.
Moorthorpe has a very high crime rate, with approximately 207.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 16.8% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 97 ft away from WF9 2RZ.
Moorthorpe near WF9 2RZ 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 0.2 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | South Elmsall | N/A | Walking directions to South Elmsall |
| 0.6 mi | Moorthorpe | N/A | Walking directions to Moorthorpe |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Minsthorpe Park | Large | Walking directions to Minsthorpe Park |
| 0.4 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 2RZ 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 2RZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Heron Foods | Barnsley Road, South Elmsall, Pontefract, WF9 2SE | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
| 0 mi | Nesta | Barnsley Road, Pontefract, WF9 2RN | Walking directions to Nesta |
| 0.1 mi | Polski Sklep | 53 Barnsley Road, South Elmsall, Pontefract, WF9 2QW | Walking directions to Polski Sklep |
| 0.1 mi | One Stop | 4 Barnsley Road, South Elmsall, Pontefract, WF9 2SE | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.1 mi | Smakpol | 63-65 Barnsley Road, South Elmsall, Pontefract, WF9 2QW | Walking directions to Smakpol |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.