Postcode WF9 5AR 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 moderate crime levels, with around 76.4 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 0.3 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Kinsley & Fitzwilliam has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,772 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 8% most deprived areas in England.
Kinsley & Fitzwilliam has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 76.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 64.3% 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 5AR.
Kinsley & Fitzwilliam near WF9 5AR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 184 recent sales, the median property price is £175,000 in Hemsworth area, with individual transactions ranging from £46,000 up to £420,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 47 | £265,000 |
| Flats | 6 | £103,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 78 | £175,000 |
| Terraced | 53 | £122,000 |
10 years price trend in Hemsworth
In the WF9 5AR postcode area, located within Kinsley & Fitzwilliam, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Nithu's Local | 2 Wakefield Road, Fitzwilliam, Pontefract, WF9 5AP | |
| 0.1 mi | Nisa Local | Wakefield Road, Fitzwilliam, Pontefract, WF9 5AJ |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.