Hill Estate is in Upton, Pontefract and in Wakefield district. WF9 1HT is located in the Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hemsworth. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hill Estate, Upton, Pontefract, WF9 1HT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF9 1HU, WF9 1HS, WF9 1JP, WF9 1JH, WF9 1NB, WF9 1JN, WF9 1HX, WF9 1HP, WF9 1HQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WF9 1HT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52% | 51.3% | -0.7% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 48% | 48.7% | 0.7% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 30.2% | 34.1% | 3.9% | 37.9% | -3.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.9% | 45.6% | -3.3% | 44.2% | 1.4% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 3.7% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 9.2% | 1.1% | 9.1% | 0.1% |
| Widowed | 8.9% | 7.4% | -1.5% | 6.1% | 1.3% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 37.8% | 42.2% | 4.4% | 48.4% | -6.2% |
| Good health | 40.8% | 36.6% | -4.2% | 33.6% | 3.0% |
| Fair health | 13.6% | 17.5% | 3.9% | 12.7% | 4.8% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 3.7% | -1.4% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around WF9 1HT this area, 29.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.5% | 29.5% | -2.0% | 18.2% | 11.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14% | 10% | -4.0% | 9.6% | 0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.7% | 12.7% | -9.0% | 13.4% | -0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 5% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.8% | 15.9% | 3.1% | 16.9% | -1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.9% | 23.2% | 14.3% | 33.8% | -10.6% |
| Other | 6.8% | 3.6% | -3.2% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.3% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 97.3% | 99.3% | 2.0% | 81.4% | 17.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
In this area, 92.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 95.9% | 92.2% | -3.7% | 83.2% | 9.0% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 6.3% | 3.9% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.9% | 92.2% | -3.7% | 83.2% | 9.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 9.8% | -6.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 3% | 2.0% | 2.9% | 0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 0.7% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.1% | 76.7% | 1.4% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 4.8% | 1.3% | 3.5% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 15.2% | 13.5% | 1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.3% | 37.2% | 0.1% |
| Christian | 55.6% | 46.2% | 9.4% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hill Estate was 53.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 25.2% lower than the Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hill Estate has the 49th lowest crime rate of 144 local areas in Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton and the 347th lowest crime rate of 1,126 local areas in Wakefield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -79.2%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 69% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Hill Estate, Pontefract, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2025-09-05 | £141,727 |
| 28 Hill Estate, Pontefract, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £137,500 | 2024-07-26 | £144,022 |
| 4 Hill Estate, Pontefract, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £92,208 | 2023-09-04 | £98,781 |
| 22 Hill Estate, Pontefract, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £82,000 | 2023-07-14 | £88,736 |
| 6 Hill Estate, Pontefract, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £84,000 | 2019-01-14 | £119,824 |
WF9 1HT area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 79 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Other | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Transport and storage | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upton Primary School Waggon Lane , Upton WF9 1JS | 3out of 4 | 705 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harewood Lane First School School Street , Upton WF9 1ER | - not rated | 1,488 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ash Grove First School Ash Grove , South Elmsall WF9 2TF | - not rated | 1,979 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ash Grove Junior and Infant School Ash Grove , South Elmsall WF9 2TF | - not rated | 2,048 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ash Grove Primary Academy Ash Grove , South Elmsall WF9 2TF | 3out of 4 | 2,067 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minsthorpe Community College, A Specialist Science College Minsthorpe Lane , South Elmsall WF9 2UJ | - not rated | 1,757 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Minsthorpe Community College Minsthorpe Lane , South Elmsall WF9 2UJ | 3out of 4 | 1,757 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Hemsworth Wakefield Road , WF9 4AB | - not rated | 4,953 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hemsworth Arts and Community College Station Road , Hemsworth WF9 4HW | - not rated | 5,006 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hemsworth Arts and Community Academy Wakefield Road , Hemsworth WF9 4AB | - not rated | 5,238 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upton Middle School Common Lane , Upton WF9 1EA | - not rated | 871 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorthorpe Middle School Regent Street , South Elmsall WF9 2BL | - not rated | 2,838 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Elmsall Middle School Westfield Lane , South Elmsall WF9 2JX | - not rated | 3,407 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northfield Middle School Northfield Lane , South Kirkby WF9 3LY | - not rated | 3,699 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ackworth Middle School Barnsley Road , Ackworth WF7 7DT | - not rated | 4,767 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakfield Park School Barnsley Road , Ackworth WF7 7DT | 4out of 4 | 4,767 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaktree School Barnsley Road , Ackworth WF7 7DT | - not rated | 4,767 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollygarth School Wakefield Road , Hemsworth WF9 4AB | - not rated | 5,225 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Griff's Gaff | 17A High Street, Upton | 255 yd | |
| The Cafe | Upton Library, Waggon Lane | 407 yd | |
| The Colliers Cafe | 4 High Street, Upton | 411 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Upton Arms | 2 High Street, Upton | 376 yd | |
| United Services Wmc | 34 High Street, Upton | 376 yd | |
| Harewood And Upton Recreation Club | Waggon Lane, Upton | 407 yd | |
| The Gantry | Unit 1, Units 1 To 7 | 525 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Milano | 16 High Street, Upton | 376 yd | |
| China Town | 26 High Street, Upton | 376 yd | |
| Chinos Fish Bar | 24, 24-24A High Street | 376 yd | |
| Chino's Pizzas | 20 High Street, Upton | 376 yd | |
| Upton Pavillion Cafe | Upton Pavillion, Waggon Lane | 608 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cooperative | Waggon Lane, Upton | 723 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Upton Arlfc UPTON RUGBY CLUB UPTON RUGBY CLUB QUARRY LANE | grass pitches | 298 yd |
| Upton Country Park Sports Field UPTON PAVILLION UPTON PAVILLION WAGGON LANE | grass pitches | 817 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 34.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 69.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.