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WF9 3PW

Grove Head

South Elmsall and South Kirkby

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Overview

Postcode WF9 3PW 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 very high crime levels, with around 135.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in South Kirkby is £39,473 per year. The nearest station is Moorthorpe, about 0.9 miles away. There are 4 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
136
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
57.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

10/10

South Kirkby has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,694 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 14% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

South Kirkby has a very high crime rate, with approximately 135.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

57.5%

Approximately 57.5% 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.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in South Kirkby is £39,473 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WF9 3PW.

Flood risk

No risk

South Kirkby near WF9 3PW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Moorthorpe located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WF9 3PW
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Moorthorpe

N/A

Walking directions to Moorthorpe

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
277
Population density
4,020.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
73.67(+67%)
Shoplifting
60.22(+587%)
Public order
15.37(+74%)
Criminal damage and arson
14.09(+64%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.89(-24%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
267
96.74%
Other White
7
2.54%
Irish
1
0.36%
Other
1
0.36%
Total population: 276

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
109
47.6%
Level 4+ (Degree)
29
12.66%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
27
11.79%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
26
11.35%
Level 3 (A level)
22
9.61%
Total 16+ residents: 229

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
58
48.33%
Owns with a mortgage
28
23.33%
Owns outright
15
12.5%
Other social rented
11
9.17%
Private landlord or letting agency
7
5.83%
Total households: 120

Property prices in South Elmsall and South Kirkby

Median price£170,000
Price per sq ft£201
Sales (last 12 months)193
Typical range (middle 50%)£133K – £225K

Based on 193 recent sales, the median property price is £170,000 (about £201 per square foot) in South Elmsall and South Kirkby area, with individual transactions ranging from £38,750 up to £425,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in South Elmsall and South Kirkby over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached41£261,245£245
Semi-Detached89£170,000£204
Terraced60£125,000£147
Flats3£52,500£90

10-year price trendmedian sale price in South Elmsall and South Kirkby

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in South Elmsall and South Kirkby.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£164,000£120,000£98,000
2017£167,000£39,750£114,995£78,000
2018£167,500£39,950£117,500£80,000
2019£185,000£122,250£85,000
2020£192,500£49,000£125,000£85,000
2021£210,000£61,000£145,000£103,750
2022£240,000£53,000£155,000£115,000
2023£265,000£69,000£160,000£110,750
2024£250,000£56,500£166,500£95,500
2025£248,995£67,000£171,500£130,000
2026£288,250£46,250£186,000£125,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in South Elmsall and South Kirkby.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in South Elmsall and South Kirkby.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£146£131£92
2017£148£115£130£98
2018£168£88£133£94
2019£175£138£112
2020£183£97£146£100
2021£208£99£158£114
2022£218£101£171£131
2023£220£125£180£124
2024£232£139£191£117
2025£228£85£204£144
2026£261£64£200£142
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in South Elmsall and South Kirkby.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for South Elmsall and South Kirkby in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WF9 3PW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WF9 3PW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 May 202568, Stockingate, Pontefract, WF9 3RASemi-DetachedFreehold£258,000
21 Feb 202580, Stockingate, Pontefract, WF9 3RASemi-DetachedFreehold£255,000
17 Oct 202517, Grove Lane, Pontefract, WF9 3PYSemi-DetachedFreehold£170,000
25 Jul 202519, Grove Lane, Pontefract, WF9 3PYSemi-DetachedFreehold£220,000
13 Jun 202525, Park Avenue, Pontefract, WF9 3PGSemi-DetachedFreehold£140,000

Schools

In the WF9 3PW postcode area, located within South Kirkby, there are 4 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WF9 3PW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimarySouth Kirkby AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miPrimaryNorthfield Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

N/A

0.4 miPrimarySouth Kirkby Common Road Infant and Nursery SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF9 3PW

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WF9 3PW
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miOne Stop67 Stockingate, South Kirkby, Pontefract, WF9 3PEWalking directions to One Stop
0.2 miCostcutterMill Lane, South Kirkby, Pontefract, WF9 3HHWalking directions to Costcutter
0.3 miCo-op FoodWhite Apron Street, South Kirkby, Pontefract, WF9 3HQWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.3 miMorrisons DailyMill Lane, South Kirkby, Pontefract, WF9 3DTWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.3 miWest Street Stores42 West Street, South Kirkby, Pontefract, WF9 3HRWalking directions to West Street Stores

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Wakefield district (2025-26).

Band A£1,457
Band B£1,700
Band C£1,943
Band D£2,186
Band E£2,672
Band F£3,157
Band G£3,643
Band H£4,372

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for WF9 3PW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Michelle Louise Collins

South Elmsall and South Kirkby - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Jon Trickett

Normanton and Hemsworth - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

DistrictWakefieldE08000036
Parliamentary ConstituencyNormanton and HemsworthE14001383
ParishSouth Kirkby and MoorthorpeE04013432
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)South KirkbyE02002482
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wakefield 045DE01011872
Police ForceWest Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WF9 3PW

Is WF9 3PW (South Kirkby) safe?

The area around WF9 3PW records about 136 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across Yorkshire and The Humber as a whole the rate is about 113 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near WF9 3PW?

The median sale price around WF9 3PW in South Kirkby is £170,000 (about £201 per square foot) based on 193 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WF9 3PW?

There are 4 schools close to WF9 3PW, including South Kirkby Academy (Good), Northfield Primary School and South Kirkby Common Road Infant and Nursery School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WF9 3PW?

The closest station to WF9 3PW is Moorthorpe, about 1,386 m away.

How deprived is the area around WF9 3PW?

WF9 3PW scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,694 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WF9 3PW (South Kirkby) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Normanton and Hemsworth covering WF9 3PW is Jon Trickett (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Michelle Louise Collins (Labour Party).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.