Postcode WF9 4FR is located in a rural town, within the Hemsworth ward of Wakefield in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Kinsley & Fitzwilliam area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 152.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Kinsley & Fitzwilliam is £33,700 per year. The nearest station is Fitzwilliam located about 1.3 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Vale Head Park.
Kinsley & Fitzwilliam has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,694 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 5% most deprived areas in England.
Kinsley & Fitzwilliam has a very high crime rate, with approximately 152.6 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 13.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 31.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Kinsley & Fitzwilliam is £33,700 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WF9 4FR.
Kinsley & Fitzwilliam near WF9 4FR 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 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Vale Head Park | Large | Walking directions to Vale Head Park |
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 4FR postcode area, located within Kinsley & Fitzwilliam, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF9 4FR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Premier | 51-55 Barnsley Road, Hemsworth, Pontefract, WF9 4QZ | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.3 mi | Iceland | Market Street, Pontefract, WF9 4LA | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.4 mi | R & S Waterson | 70-72 Highfield Road, Hemsworth, Pontefract, WF9 4EA | Walking directions to R & S Waterson |
| 0.4 mi | Rayan Mini Market | Market Street, Hemsworth, Pontefract, WF9 4HL | Walking directions to Rayan Mini Market |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco | Market Street, Hemsworth, Pontefract, WF9 4JY | Walking directions to Tesco |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.