Postcode WF9 3RJ 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 moderate crime levels, with around 76.6 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 0.8 miles away. There are 5 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
South Kirkby has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,039 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 9% most deprived areas in England.
South Kirkby has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 76.6 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 52.0% 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 3RJ.
South Kirkby near WF9 3RJ 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Moorthorpe | N/A | Walking directions to Moorthorpe |
Based on 189 recent sales, the median property price is £165,000 in South Elmsall and South Kirkby area, with individual transactions ranging from £49,500 up to £430,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 44 | £244,620 |
| Flats | 5 | £60,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 79 | £172,000 |
| Terraced | 61 | £125,000 |
10 year median price trend in South Elmsall and South Kirkby
In the WF9 3RJ postcode area, located within South Kirkby, there are 5 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF9 3RJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | One Stop | 67 Stockingate, South Kirkby, Pontefract, WF9 3PE | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons Daily | Mill Lane, South Kirkby, Pontefract, WF9 3DT | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.4 mi | Costcutter | Mill Lane, South Kirkby, Pontefract, WF9 3HH | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | White Apron Street, South Kirkby, Pontefract, WF9 3HQ | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.4 mi | West Street Stores | 42 West Street, South Kirkby, Pontefract, WF9 3HR | Walking directions to West Street Stores |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.