Postcode WF9 3TH 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 122.6 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 1.1 miles away. There are 3 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is North Field.
South Kirkby has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,078 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 6% most deprived areas in England.
South Kirkby has a very high crime rate, with approximately 122.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 55.1% 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 3TH.
South Kirkby near WF9 3TH 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 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | North Field | Large | Walking directions to North Field |
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 3TH postcode area, located within South Kirkby, there are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
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.