Postcode WF9 5EL 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 151.9 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 0.7 miles away. There are 2 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 151.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 53.2% 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 5EL.
Kinsley & Fitzwilliam near WF9 5EL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 173 recent sales, the median property price is £175,000 in Hemsworth area, with individual transactions ranging from £46,000 up to £420,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 45 | £242,500 |
| Flats | 5 | £100,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 73 | £180,000 |
| Terraced | 50 | £123,500 |
10 years price trend in Hemsworth
In the WF9 5EL postcode area, located within Kinsley & Fitzwilliam, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.