Postcode WF9 3DX 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 97.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in South Kirkby is £39,473 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 97.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 25.4% 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 per household in South Kirkby is £39,473 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WF9 3DX.
South Kirkby near WF9 3DX 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Moorthorpe | N/A | Walking directions to Moorthorpe |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | North Field | Large | Walking directions to North Field |
| 0.4 mi | South Kirby Green | Medium | Walking directions to South Kirby Green |
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 3DX postcode area, located within South Kirkby, there are 5 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF9 3DX
| 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 | One Stop | 67 Stockingate, South Kirkby, Pontefract, WF9 3PE | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.4 mi | Costcutter | Mill Lane, South Kirkby, Pontefract, WF9 3HH | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.5 mi | Co-op Food | White Apron Street, South Kirkby, Pontefract, WF9 3HQ | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
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.