Postcode WF9 2WJ 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 South Elmsall area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 41.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in South Elmsall is £39,247 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.
South Elmsall has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,380 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 47% least deprived areas in England.
South Elmsall has a low crime rate, with approximately 41.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 8.3% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WF9 2WJ.
South Elmsall near WF9 2WJ 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 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | South Elmsall | N/A | Walking directions to South Elmsall |
Based on 194 recent sales, the median property price is £167,000 in South Elmsall and South Kirkby area, with individual transactions ranging from £49,500 up to £560,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 47 | £246,995 |
| Flats | 4 | £63,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 86 | £175,000 |
| Terraced | 57 | £126,000 |
10 year median price trend in South Elmsall and South Kirkby
In the WF9 2WJ postcode area, located within South Elmsall, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF9 2WJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Premier | Doncaster Road, Pontefract, WF9 2JH | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.4 mi | Polska Chata | 7 Barnsley Road, South Elmsall, Pontefract, WF9 2RJ | Walking directions to Polska Chata |
| 0.5 mi | One Stop | 4 Barnsley Road, South Elmsall, Pontefract, WF9 2SE | Walking directions to One Stop |
Annual council tax rates for Wakefield district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.