Postcode WF9 4SW 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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 62.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Hemsworth Town is £33,400 per year. The nearest station is Moorthorpe located about 1.9 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 moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,396 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 47% most deprived areas in England.
Hemsworth Town has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 62.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 3.4% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 138 ft away from WF9 4SW.
Hemsworth Town near WF9 4SW 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 1.9 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 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 4SW postcode area, located within Hemsworth Town, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF9 4SW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Grove End Stores | 2 Grove Avenue, Hemsworth, Pontefract, WF9 4BL | Walking directions to Grove End Stores |
| 0.4 mi | Lifestyle Express | 57-59 Kirkby Road, Hemsworth, Pontefract, WF9 4AS | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.5 mi | Tesco | Market Street, Hemsworth, Pontefract, WF9 4JY | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.5 mi | Tesco | Market Street, Hemsworth, Pontefract, WF9 4JY | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.5 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.