Postcode WF9 5AX 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 high crime levels, with around 74.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Kinsley & Fitzwilliam is £37,973 per year. The nearest station is Fitzwilliam located about 0.4 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 high crime rate, with approximately 74.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.1% 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 per household in Kinsley & Fitzwilliam is £37,973 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from rail, approximately 104 ft away from WF9 5AX.
Kinsley & Fitzwilliam near WF9 5AX 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 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Fitzwilliam | N/A | Walking directions to Fitzwilliam |
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 5AX postcode area, located within Kinsley & Fitzwilliam, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF9 5AX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Nithu's Local | 2 Wakefield Road, Fitzwilliam, Pontefract, WF9 5AP | Walking directions to Nithu's Local |
| 0.2 mi | Nisa Local | Wakefield Road, Fitzwilliam, Pontefract, WF9 5AJ | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
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.