Postcode WF9 3AZ 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 109.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Moorthorpe is £33,370 per year. The nearest station is Moorthorpe located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is South Kirby Green.
Moorthorpe has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,402 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 26% most deprived areas in England.
Moorthorpe has a very high crime rate, with approximately 109.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 31.0% 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 per household in Moorthorpe is £33,370 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WF9 3AZ.
Moorthorpe near WF9 3AZ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Moorthorpe located about 0.2 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Moorthorpe | N/A | Walking directions to Moorthorpe |
| 1 mi | South Elmsall | N/A | Walking directions to South Elmsall |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | South Kirby Green | Medium | Walking directions to South Kirby Green |
Based on 210 recent sales, the median property price is £167,000 in South Elmsall and South Kirkby area, with individual transactions ranging from £38,750 up to £560,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 92 | £170,498 |
| Detached | 54 | £255,748 |
| Flats | 4 | £59,750 |
| Terraced | 60 | £125,500 |
10 year median price trend in South Elmsall and South Kirkby
In the WF9 3AZ postcode area, located within Moorthorpe, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF9 3AZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | The Green Convenience Store | The Green, South Kirkby, Pontefract, WF9 3AB | Walking directions to The Green Convenience Store |
| 0.4 mi | Baltic Food Store | 194 Barnsley Road, South Elmsall, Pontefract, WF9 2AL | Walking directions to Baltic Food Store |
| 0.4 mi | Shop Local | 117 Barnsley Road, South Elmsall, Pontefract, WF9 2AE | Walking directions to Shop Local |
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.
Elected local representatives for WF9 3AZ, 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
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/06/2026.