Postcode WF9 4EL is located in a rural town, within the Hemsworth ward of Wakefield in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Hemsworth Town area. It has very high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 75.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Hemsworth Town is £33,400 per year. The nearest station is Fitzwilliam located about 1.7 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Hemsworth Town has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,932 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 9% most deprived areas in England.
Hemsworth Town has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 75.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 69.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 24.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Hemsworth Town is £33,400 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WF9 4EL.
Hemsworth Town near WF9 4EL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Fitzwilliam located about 1.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 194 recent sales, the median property price is £175,000 in Hemsworth area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £420,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 49 | £265,000 |
| Flats | 4 | £104,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 80 | £177,500 |
| Terraced | 61 | £122,000 |
10 year median price trend in Hemsworth
In the WF9 4EL postcode area, located within Hemsworth Town, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF9 4EL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | R & S Waterson | 70-72 Highfield Road, Hemsworth, Pontefract, WF9 4EA | Walking directions to R & S Waterson |
| 0.3 mi | Premier | 51-55 Barnsley Road, Hemsworth, Pontefract, WF9 4QZ | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.4 mi | Iceland | Market Street, Pontefract, WF9 4LA | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.4 mi | Rayan Mini Market | Market Street, Hemsworth, Pontefract, WF9 4HL | Walking directions to Rayan Mini Market |
| 0.4 mi | Farmfoods | Southmoor Road, Pontefract, WF9 4LT | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.