Postcode report
WF9 5AA Guide - Crime Rate, Schools & Area Review
About WF9 5AA: area rating, property, schools and local change
WF9 5AA is a postcode in Hemsworth, Wakefield, Yorkshire and The Humber, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near WF9 5AA, then scores the surrounding small area 40/100 - bottom 21% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around WF9 5AA are jobs and property market signals, while health is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for WF9 5AA is based on Wakefield 039 Census 2021. It covers 6,687 residents, 689 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 36, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 52% owner-occupied, 16% privately rented, 32% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 3/10.
For property prices near WF9 5AA, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the WF9 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £171k from 47 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near WF9 5AA can compare 2 state schools within one mile. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near WF9 5AA by category and map position. Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds near WF9 5AA; no local change records are currently listed inside this report radius.
FAQ
Common questions about WF9 5AA
Is WF9 5AA a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 40/100 (bottom 21% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near WF9 5AA?
Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near WF9 5AA?
2 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for WF9 5AA?
LocaleIQ matched WF9 5AA to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in WF9 5AA?
The latest median sold price is £171k based on 47 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around WF9 5AA?
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds for this area, but no local records are currently listed in the report radius.