Postcode WF9 2XL 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 South Elmsall area. It has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 144.1 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 0.6 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Minsthorpe Park.
South Elmsall has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,716 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 48% most deprived areas in England.
South Elmsall has a very high crime rate, with approximately 144.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 14.5% 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 2XL.
South Elmsall near WF9 2XL 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 0.6 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | South Elmsall | N/A | Walking directions to South Elmsall |
| 1 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 217 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 | 58 | £321,750 |
| Flats | 1 | £105,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 83 | £200,000 |
| Terraced | 75 | £165,000 |
10 year median price trend in Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton
In the WF9 2XL postcode area, located within South Elmsall, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF9 2XL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | The Co-operative Food | 58 Ash Grove, Pontefract, WF9 2UP | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.4 mi | Shell Shop | Minsthorpe Lane, Wakefield, WF9 2PF | Walking directions to Shell Shop |
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.