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WF9 5AA Guide - Crime Rate, Schools & Area Review

Moderate crime rate5.4/10

Violence And Sexual OffencesAnti Social BehaviourOther TheftCriminal Damage And Arson…and 2 more

Trend +23% versus prior comparable archive

Lower-income area 3.3/10

Neighbourhood wellbeingDecile 3/10England
Median sold price£171kWF9 sample - 47 sales
MeasureImmediate areaAverage for Wakefield
Main ethnic groupWhite
Immediate area95.7%Average for Wakefield93.5%
Significant presencewhite other, black african, mixed white black caribbean
Immediate area5.9%Average for Wakefield5.6%
Main religionNo religion
Immediate area46.7%Average for Wakefield41.3%
Population densityPeople per sq km
Immediate area689Average for Wakefield1,654
Main age bandAged 18 to 64
Immediate area60.7%Average for Wakefield60.1%
Main tenureOwner-occupied
Immediate area51.8%Average for Wakefield63.9%
Main country of birthuk
Immediate area70.1%Average for Wakefield77.1%

Census 2021 — surrounding statistical neighbourhood

Mostly owner-occupied51.8% dominant

Owned51.8%
Private rent16%
Social rent31.5%

Schools nearby 2 within 1 mile

Planning & local change

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Limited local change nearby

Planning records shownNo local matchescheck council feed
RoadworksNone listedstreet disruption
HMO licencesNone listedshared housing

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.