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WF9 4DG

South Elmsall and South Kirkby

Wakefield

England / Yorkshire and The Humber / Wakefield / South Kirkby / South Elmsall and South Kirkby / WF9 4DG

Overview

Postcode WF9 4DG 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 164.8 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 1.6 miles away. There are 3 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
165
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
55.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

10/10

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.

Crime level

10/10

South Kirkby has a very high crime rate, with approximately 164.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.

Social housing

55.1%

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.

Income level

3/10

The average income of residents in South Kirkby is £33,300 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 270 ft away from WF9 4DG.

Flood risk

No risk

South Kirkby near WF9 4DG 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 1.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Property prices in South Elmsall and South Kirkby

Based on 168 recent sales, the median property price is £161,350 in South Elmsall and South Kirkby area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £430,000.

By property type (last year):
TypeSalesMedian
Detached36£255,000
Flats3£60,000
Semi-Detached74£170,500
Terraced55£116,000

10 years price trend in South Elmsall and South Kirkby

Schools

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

DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.6 miPrimaryGrove Lea Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.8 miPrimarySacred Heart Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.8 miNot applicableCompass Community School HemsworthOther independent special school

Good

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.