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WF9 2TB

Lower Northcroft

South Elmsall and South Kirkby

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Overview

Postcode WF9 2TB 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 145.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Moorthorpe is £33,370 per year. The nearest station is South Elmsall, about 0.2 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.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
146
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
28.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

10/10

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.

Crime level

10/10

Moorthorpe has a very high crime rate, with approximately 145.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

28.9%

Approximately 28.9% 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.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Moorthorpe is £33,370 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 177 ft away from WF9 2TB.

Flood risk

Low

Moorthorpe near WF9 2TB has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is South Elmsall located about 0.2 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WF9 2TB
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

South Elmsall

N/A

Walking directions to South Elmsall
0.7 mi

Moorthorpe

N/A

Walking directions to Moorthorpe

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WF9 2TB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miMinsthorpe ParkLargeWalking directions to Minsthorpe Park

Area Profile

Population
231
Population density
1,852.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
80.81(+83%)
Anti-social behaviour
30.3(+112%)
Shoplifting
28.14(+221%)
Public order
17.32(+96%)
Criminal damage and arson
17.32(+101%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
228
98.7%
Irish
2
0.87%
Other
1
0.43%
Total population: 231

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
88
40.37%
Level 4+ (Degree)
38
17.43%
Level 3 (A level)
30
13.76%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
21
9.63%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
20
9.17%
Total 16+ residents: 218

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
65
53.72%
Social rents from council
28
23.14%
Owns with a mortgage
19
15.7%
Other social rented
7
5.79%
Shared ownership
2
1.65%
Total households: 121

Property prices in South Elmsall and South Kirkby

Median price£170,000
Price per sq ft£201
Sales (last 12 months)193
Typical range (middle 50%)£133K – £225K

Based on 193 recent sales, the median property price is £170,000 (about £201 per square foot) in South Elmsall and South Kirkby area, with individual transactions ranging from £38,750 up to £425,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in South Elmsall and South Kirkby over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached41£261,245£245
Semi-Detached89£170,000£204
Terraced60£125,000£147
Flats3£52,500£90

10-year price trendmedian sale price in South Elmsall and South Kirkby

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in South Elmsall and South Kirkby.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£164,000£120,000£98,000
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£248,995£67,000£171,500£130,000
2026£288,250£46,250£186,000£125,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in South Elmsall and South Kirkby.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in South Elmsall and South Kirkby.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£146£131£92
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£228£85£204£144
2026£261£64£200£142
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in South Elmsall and South Kirkby.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for South Elmsall and South Kirkby in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WF9 2TB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WF9 2TB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
12 Dec 20254, Lower Northcroft, Pontefract, WF9 2TBDetachedFreehold£275,000
30 Apr 202518, Lower Northcroft, Pontefract, WF9 2TBDetachedFreehold£260,000
31 Jul 202557, Manor Farm Estate, Pontefract, WF9 2SNSemi-DetachedFreehold£160,000
31 Jan 202561, Manor Farm Estate, Pontefract, WF9 2SNSemi-DetachedFreehold£148,500
28 Feb 202519, Ash Grove, Pontefract, WF9 2TEDetachedFreehold£317,500

Schools

In the WF9 2TB postcode area, located within Moorthorpe, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WF9 2TB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryAsh Grove Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.3 miPrimarySouth Elmsall Carlton Junior and Infant SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miSecondaryMinsthorpe Community CollegeAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF9 2TB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WF9 2TB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miOne Stop4 Barnsley Road, South Elmsall, Pontefract, WF9 2SEWalking directions to One Stop
0.1 miHeron FoodsBarnsley Road, South Elmsall, Pontefract, WF9 2SEWalking directions to Heron Foods
0.2 miPolska Chata7 Barnsley Road, South Elmsall, Pontefract, WF9 2RJWalking directions to Polska Chata
0.2 miNestaBarnsley Road, Pontefract, WF9 2RNWalking directions to Nesta
0.2 miPolski Sklep53 Barnsley Road, South Elmsall, Pontefract, WF9 2QWWalking directions to Polski Sklep

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Wakefield district (2025-26).

Band A£1,457
Band B£1,700
Band C£1,943
Band D£2,186
Band E£2,672
Band F£3,157
Band G£3,643
Band H£4,372

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for WF9 2TB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Michelle Louise Collins

South Elmsall and South Kirkby - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Jon Trickett

Normanton and Hemsworth - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

DistrictWakefieldE08000036
Parliamentary ConstituencyNormanton and HemsworthE14001383
ParishSouth ElmsallE04013431
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)MoorthorpeE02002480
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wakefield 043AE01011859
Police ForceWest Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WF9 2TB

Is WF9 2TB (Moorthorpe) safe?

The area around WF9 2TB records about 146 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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, anti-social behaviour and public order.

What is the average house price near WF9 2TB?

The median sale price around WF9 2TB in Moorthorpe is £170,000 (about £201 per square foot) based on 193 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WF9 2TB?

There are 5 schools close to WF9 2TB, including Ash Grove Primary Academy (Good), South Elmsall Carlton Junior and Infant School (Good) and Minsthorpe Community College (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WF9 2TB?

The closest station to WF9 2TB is South Elmsall, about 275 m away.

How deprived is the area around WF9 2TB?

WF9 2TB scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,147 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WF9 2TB (Moorthorpe) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Normanton and Hemsworth covering WF9 2TB is Jon Trickett (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Michelle Louise Collins (Labour Party).

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.