Postcode WF9 3BU 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 Kirkby area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 106.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in South Kirkby is £33,300 per year. The nearest station is Moorthorpe located about 0.6 miles away. There are 5 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is North Field.
South Kirkby has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,509 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 20% most deprived areas in England.
South Kirkby has a high crime rate, with approximately 106.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 8.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 32.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in South Kirkby is £33,300 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WF9 3BU.
South Kirkby near WF9 3BU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 168 recent sales, the median property price is £160,000 in South Elmsall and South Kirkby area, with individual transactions ranging from £49,500 up to £430,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 34 | £255,000 |
| Flats | 4 | £63,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 70 | £170,500 |
| Terraced | 60 | £123,750 |
10 years price trend in South Elmsall and South Kirkby
In the WF9 3BU postcode area, located within South Kirkby, there are 5 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | The Green Convenience Store | The Green, South Kirkby, Pontefract, WF9 3AB | |
| 0.5 mi | One Stop | 67 Stockingate, South Kirkby, Pontefract, WF9 3PE |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.