Postcode WF9 2SL is located in an urban city, within the South Elmsall and South Kirkby area of Wakefield in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the South Elmsall area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 125.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.1× 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 median sale price in South Elmsall and South Kirkby is £170,000 (around £199 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £130,000 and £230,000. The nearest station is South Elmsall, about 0.1 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Minsthorpe Park.
South Elmsall has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,815 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 49% least deprived areas in England.
South Elmsall has a very high crime rate, with approximately 125.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 6.3% 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 288 ft away from WF9 2SL.
South Elmsall near WF9 2SL 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 0.1 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | South Elmsall | N/A | Walking directions to South Elmsall |
| 0.8 mi | Moorthorpe | N/A | Walking directions to Moorthorpe |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Minsthorpe Park | Large | Walking directions to Minsthorpe Park |
Based on 169 recent sales, the median property price is £170,000 (about £199 per square foot) in South Elmsall and South Kirkby area, with individual transactions ranging from £38,750 up to £374,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 36 | £267,500 | £258 |
| Semi-Detached | 83 | £170,000 | £197 |
| Terraced | 48 | £125,000 | £151 |
| Flats | 2 | £46,250 | £64 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £163,998 | — | £118,995 | £82,000 |
| 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 | £255,748 | £71,000 | £173,000 | £130,000 |
| 2026 | £279,750 | £46,250 | £160,000 | £145,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £146 | — | £132 | £88 |
| 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 | £234 | £97 | £204 | £144 |
| 2026 | £261 | £64 | £191 | £160 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WF9 2SL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Jul 2025 | 3, Manor Farm Estate, Pontefract, WF9 2SL | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £167,000 | |
| 21 Aug 2025 | Lougherne, High Street, Pontefract, WF9 2SJ | Detached | Freehold | £340,000 | |
| 31 Jul 2025 | 57, Manor Farm Estate, Pontefract, WF9 2SN | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £160,000 | |
| 19 May 2025 | 22, Hemings Way, Pontefract, WF9 2SY | Detached | Freehold | £295,000 | |
| 23 Feb 2026 | 22, Lower Northcroft, Pontefract, WF9 2TB | Detached | Freehold | £200,000 |
In the WF9 2SL postcode area, located within South Elmsall, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Ash Grove Primary Academy | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 10 May 2023. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | South Elmsall Carlton Junior and Infant School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 22 Nov 2022. | |
| 0.5 mi | Secondary | Minsthorpe Community College | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 4 Mar 2014. |
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WF9 2SL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | One Stop | 4 Barnsley Road, South Elmsall, Pontefract, WF9 2SE | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.2 mi | Polska Chata | 7 Barnsley Road, South Elmsall, Pontefract, WF9 2RJ | Walking directions to Polska Chata |
| 0.2 mi | Premier | Doncaster Road, Pontefract, WF9 2JH | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.2 mi | Heron Foods | Barnsley Road, South Elmsall, Pontefract, WF9 2SE | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
| 0.2 mi | Nesta | Barnsley Road, Pontefract, WF9 2RN | Walking directions to Nesta |
Annual council tax rates for Wakefield district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for WF9 2SL, 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 2SL records about 125 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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, shoplifting and vehicle crime.
The median sale price around WF9 2SL in South Elmsall and South Kirkby is £170,000 (about £199 per square foot) based on 169 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 5 schools close to WF9 2SL, including Ash Grove Primary Academy (Good), South Elmsall Carlton Junior and Infant School (Good) and Minsthorpe Community College (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to WF9 2SL is South Elmsall, about 173 m away.
WF9 2SL scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,815 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 2SL is Jon Trickett (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Michelle Louise Collins (Labour Party).