Postcode WF9 2TU is located in an urban city, within the Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton 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 0.4 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 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 45.0% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WF9 2TU.
Moorthorpe near WF9 2TU 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 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | South Elmsall | N/A | Walking directions to South Elmsall |
| 0.9 mi | Moorthorpe | N/A | Walking directions to Moorthorpe |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Minsthorpe Park | Large | Walking directions to Minsthorpe Park |
Based on 231 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 in Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton area, with individual transactions ranging from £51,000 up to £2,000,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 54 | £290,000 |
| Flats | 1 | £105,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 93 | £200,000 |
| Terraced | 83 | £165,000 |
10 year median price trend in Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton
In the WF9 2TU postcode area, located within Moorthorpe, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF9 2TU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | The Co-operative Food | 58 Ash Grove, Pontefract, WF9 2UP | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.3 mi | High Street Stores | 98 High Street, South Elmsall, Pontefract, WF9 2DB | Walking directions to High Street Stores |
| 0.4 mi | Shell Shop | Minsthorpe Lane, Wakefield, WF9 2PF | Walking directions to Shell Shop |
| 0.4 mi | Heron Foods | Barnsley Road, South Elmsall, Pontefract, WF9 2SE | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
| 0.4 mi | One Stop | 4 Barnsley Road, South Elmsall, Pontefract, WF9 2SE | Walking directions to One Stop |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.