Postcode WF9 5HS 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 high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 188.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Hemsworth Town is £33,400 per year. The nearest station is Fitzwilliam located about 1.2 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Vale Head Park.
Hemsworth Town has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,004 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 40% most deprived areas in England.
Hemsworth Town has a very high crime rate, with approximately 188.2 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 12.7% 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 of residents in Hemsworth Town is £33,400 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 3 ft away from WF9 5HS.
Hemsworth Town near WF9 5HS 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 5HS postcode area, located within Hemsworth Town, there are 4 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.