Rother Mews is in South Elmsall, Pontefract and in Wakefield district. WF9 2AT is located in the South Elmsall and South Kirkby electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hemsworth. This postcode has been in use since 2004-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Rother Mews, South Elmsall, Pontefract, WF9 2AT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF9 2WJ, WF9 2AN, WF9 2JL, WF9 2WN, WF9 2JJ, WF9 2WL, WF9 2JH, WF9 2JQ, WF9 2JN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WF9 2AT has a slightly higher male population, with 50.1% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52% | 49.9% | -2.1% | 51.0% | -1.1% |
| Male | 48% | 50.1% | 2.1% | 49.0% | 1.1% |
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 | 31.5% | 37.6% | 6.1% | 37.9% | -0.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52% | 45% | -7.0% | 44.2% | 0.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 3% | 2.1% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 9.9% | 10.1% | 0.2% | 9.1% | 1.0% |
| Widowed | 3.7% | 4.4% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 53.1% | 53.7% | 0.6% | 48.4% | 5.3% |
| Good health | 34.7% | 33.5% | -1.2% | 33.6% | -0.1% |
| Fair health | 8.6% | 8.3% | -0.3% | 12.7% | -4.4% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 3.4% | 0.9% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.5% | 15.2% | -4.3% | 18.2% | -3.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.3% | 11.1% | -5.2% | 9.6% | 1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.1% | 18.2% | -3.9% | 13.4% | 4.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 5.3% | 2.3% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.9% | 23.5% | 8.6% | 16.9% | 6.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.9% | 24.7% | 3.8% | 33.8% | -9.1% |
| Other | 3.2% | 2.1% | -1.1% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.5% | 97.9% | 0.4% | 81.4% | 16.5% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 95.4% 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 | 96.1% | 95.4% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 12.2% |
| European Union | 3.2% | 4.6% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.1% | 95.4% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 12.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.2% | 3% | 2.8% | 9.8% | -6.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.5% | 1.2% | -1.3% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.7% | 76.7% | 6.0% |
| Poland | 3.5% | 1.3% | 2.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| No passport held | 12.5% | 13.5% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.3% | 37.2% | 9.1% |
| Christian | 50.4% | 46.2% | 4.2% |
| Not answered | 3.4% | 6.0% | -2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rother Mews was 42.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 48.5% lower than the Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Rother Mews has the 35th lowest crime rate of 144 local areas in Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton and the 266th lowest crime rate of 1,130 local areas in Wakefield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -18.0%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 75% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Rother Mews, Pontefract, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2025-08-05 | £167,708 |
| 20 Rother Mews, Pontefract, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £134,000 | 2023-10-27 | £142,527 |
| 7 Rother Mews, Pontefract, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2022-10-05 | £158,108 |
| 20 Rother Mews, Pontefract, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £112,000 | 2021-11-19 | £130,460 |
| 9 Rother Mews, Pontefract, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2021-06-11 | £155,028 |
WF9 2AT area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 201 |
| Retired | 60 |
| Part-Time Employee | 60 |
| Self-Employed | 42 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Other | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 67 |
| Human health and social work activities | 32 |
| Manufacturing | 30 |
| Construction | 28 |
| Education | 27 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 26 |
| Transport and storage | 24 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Elmsall Carlton Junior and Infant School Carlton Road , South Elmsall WF9 2QQ | 2out of 4 | 790 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ash Grove Primary Academy Ash Grove , South Elmsall WF9 2TF | 1out of 4 | 1,044 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Moorthorpe Barnsley Road , Moorthorpe WF9 2BP | 3out of 4 | 1,414 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorthorpe Primary (J and I ) School Regent Street , Moorthorpe WF9 2BL | 3out of 4 | 1,500 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northfield Primary School: With Communication Resource Northfield Lane , South Kirkby WF9 3LY | 2out of 4 | 2,705 yd | Community school | 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 | 3out of 4 | 1,544 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lemon House | 5 Barnsley Road, South Elmsall | 703 yd | |
| The Lanes Cafe | Westfield Centre, Westfield Lane | 777 yd | |
| Adam's Plaice | 6 Barnsley Road, South Elmsall | 840 yd | |
| Adam's Cafe & Restaurant | 49, 45-49A Barnsley Road | 849 yd | |
| Spice Garden | Spice Garden, Haigh House, 13A Barnsley Road | 849 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Elmsall Village WMC | South Elmsall Village Working Mens Club, Doncaster Road | 606 yd | |
| Brookside Commercial And Social Club | 35 Barnsley Road, South Elmsall | 849 yd | |
| The Saw Mill | 61 Barnsley Road, South Elmsall | 969 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friar Tucks | 5 Doncaster Road, South Elmsall | 399 yd | |
| Mega Love Magic Pizza | 1 Barnsley Road, South Elmsall | 713 yd | |
| South Pacific | 16 Barnsley Road, South Elmsall | 840 yd | |
| Pizza Connection | 15A Barnsley Road, South Elmsall | 849 yd | |
| Thepan Golden Cod | 75 Westfield Lane, South Elmsall | 881 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home Bargains | Barnsley Road, South Elmsall | 849 yd | |
| Refill and More Ltd | 46 Barnsley Road, South Elmsall | 1,025 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sunny Avenue (Closed) Sunny Avenue | grass pitches | 130 yd |
| Frickley Country Park MOORHOUSE COURT | grass pitches | 739 yd |
| Frickley Athletic Football Club WESTFIELD LANE | grass pitches | 860 yd |
| Frickley Colliery Welfare Cricket Club COLLIERS CLOSE | grass pitches | 896 yd |
| South Elmsall Town Council Social Centre Westfield Lane | 1,001 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 | 76.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 72.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.