Postcode WF9 5LJ 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 142.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Hemsworth Town is £36,524 per year. The nearest station is Fitzwilliam located about 1.4 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 142.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.4% 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 per household in Hemsworth Town is £36,524 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 108 ft away from WF9 5LJ.
Hemsworth Town near WF9 5LJ 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 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Vale Head Park | Large | Walking directions to Vale Head Park |
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 5LJ postcode area, located within Hemsworth Town, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF9 5LJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Tesco | Market Street, Hemsworth, Pontefract, WF9 4JY | Walking directions to Tesco |
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.