Postcode WF9 5LU 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 65.5 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 0.3 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 4,995 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 15% most deprived areas in England.
Kinsley & Fitzwilliam has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 65.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.8% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 134 ft away from WF9 5LU.
Kinsley & Fitzwilliam near WF9 5LU 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 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 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 5LU 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 5LU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Kinsley News and Booze | Tombridge Crescent, Kinsley, Pontefract, WF9 5JD | Walking directions to Kinsley News and Booze |
| 0.3 mi | T M & S Key General Grocer | 4 Fitzwilliam Street, Kinsley, Pontefract, WF9 5EJ | Walking directions to T M & S Key General Grocer |
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.