Postcode WF9 4RB 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 high crime levels, with around 72.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Hemsworth Town is £36,524 per year. The nearest station is Fitzwilliam located about 1.8 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Victoria Park and Play 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 high crime rate, with approximately 72.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 35.7% 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 per household in Hemsworth Town is £36,524 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WF9 4RB.
Hemsworth Town near WF9 4RB 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 1.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Victoria Park and Play area | Small | Walking directions to Victoria Park and Play area |
Based on 191 recent sales, the median property price is £177,000 in Hemsworth area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 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 | 53 | £270,000 |
| Flats | 4 | £114,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 75 | £175,000 |
| Terraced | 59 | £125,000 |
10 year median price trend in Hemsworth
In the WF9 4RB postcode area, located within Hemsworth Town, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF9 4RB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Farmfoods | Southmoor Road, Pontefract, WF9 4LT | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
| 0.2 mi | R & S Waterson | 70-72 Highfield Road, Hemsworth, Pontefract, WF9 4EA | Walking directions to R & S Waterson |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco | Market Street, Hemsworth, Pontefract, WF9 4JY | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.2 mi | Lifestyle Express | 57-59 Kirkby Road, Hemsworth, Pontefract, WF9 4AS | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.2 mi | Rayan Mini Market | Market Street, Hemsworth, Pontefract, WF9 4HL | Walking directions to Rayan Mini Market |
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.