Lime Tree Court is in Hemsworth, Pontefract and in Wakefield district. WF9 4HJ is located in the Hemsworth electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hemsworth. This postcode has been in use since 1993-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Lime Tree Court, Hemsworth, Pontefract, WF9 4HJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF9 4NT, WF9 4HA, WF9 4PA, WF9 4NJ, WF9 4NZ, WF9 4PF, WF9 4HB, WF9 4NS, WF9 4EH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WF9 4HJ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.1% 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 | 56.8% | 48.9% | -7.9% | 51.0% | -2.1% |
| Male | 43.2% | 51.1% | 7.9% | 49.0% | 2.1% |
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 | 34.3% | 41.9% | 7.6% | 37.9% | 4.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.7% | 36.8% | -6.9% | 44.2% | -7.4% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 2.6% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 12.2% | 11% | -1.2% | 9.1% | 1.9% |
| Widowed | 8% | 7.7% | -0.3% | 6.1% | 1.6% |
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 | 38.9% | 42.3% | 3.4% | 48.4% | -6.1% |
| Good health | 35.5% | 32.4% | -3.1% | 33.6% | -1.2% |
| Fair health | 14.8% | 17.6% | 2.8% | 12.7% | 4.9% |
| Bad health | 8.2% | 5.4% | -2.8% | 4.0% | 1.4% |
| Very bad health | 2.6% | 2.4% | -0.2% | 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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 19.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 38.5% | 24.7% | -13.8% | 18.2% | 6.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.8% | 10.2% | -0.6% | 9.6% | 0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.8% | 14.9% | -1.9% | 13.4% | 1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.9% | 7.3% | 2.4% | 5.3% | 2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.3% | 20.7% | 7.4% | 16.9% | 3.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.9% | 19.6% | 7.7% | 33.8% | -14.2% |
| Other | 3.8% | 2.5% | -1.3% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 2.5% | -0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 99.4% | 93.7% | -5.7% | 81.4% | 12.3% |
In this area, 94.9% 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 | 96.9% | 94.9% | -2.0% | 83.2% | 11.7% |
| European Union | 2.6% | 2.7% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -4.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.6% | 94% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 10.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 4.5% | 3.6% | 9.8% | -5.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.3% | 0.3% | -2.0% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.7% | 76.7% | -4.0% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 24.8% | 13.5% | 11.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.3% | 37.2% | 8.1% |
| Christian | 46.2% | 46.2% | 0.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 0.6% | 6.5% | -5.9% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lime Tree Court was 185.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 38.9% higher than the Hemsworth average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lime Tree Court has the 6th highest crime rate of 26 local areas in Hemsworth and the 206th highest crime rate of 1,130 local areas in Wakefield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 139.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 11.5%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 91% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Lime Tree Court, Pontefract, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £117,000 | 2006-03-09 | £190,714 |
| 4 Lime Tree Court, Pontefract, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £54,500 | 1997-06-27 | £243,312 |
WF9 4HJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 110 |
| Retired | 53 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 31 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Transport and storage | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Helen's CE Primary School Highfield Road , Hemsworth WF9 4EG | 2out of 4 | 370 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West End Academy Regent Street , Hemsworth WF9 4QJ | 3out of 4 | 678 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Highfield Road , Hemsworth WF9 4LJ | 2out of 4 | 759 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grove Lea Primary School Hemsworth Grove Lea Primary, Grove Terrace , Hemsworth WF9 4BQ | - not rated | 1,176 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brierley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Beech Close , Brierley S72 9EJ | 4out of 4 | 2,217 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outwood Academy Hemsworth Wakefield Road , WF9 4AB | 2out of 4 | 1,262 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Shafton Engine Lane , Shafton S72 8RE | 3out of 4 | 4,073 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Minsthorpe Community College, A Specialist Science College Minsthorpe Lane , South Elmsall WF9 2UJ | 3out of 4 | 5,458 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compass Community School Hemsworth 58 Highfield Road , Hemsworth WF9 4EA | - not rated | 597 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakfield Park School Barnsley Road , Ackworth WF7 7DT | 4out of 4 | 3,750 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wakefield independent sch Nostell Centre , Doncaster Road WF4 1QG | - not rated | 4,912 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ackworth School Pontefract Road , Ackworth WF7 7LT | - not rated | 5,051 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Welcome Chinese Restaurant | 21 Barnsley Road, Hemsworth | 641 yd | |
| Sub Shack | 5 Bank Street, Hemsworth | 708 yd | |
| The Viceroy of Hemsworth | Unit 2, Becca House | 734 yd | |
| The Family Cafe | Tesco, Market Street | 754 yd | |
| KFC | Southmoor Road, Hemsworth | 892 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| West End Working Mens Club | Barnsley Road, Hemsworth | 337 yd | |
| The Hemsworth | Highfield Road, Hemsworth | 429 yd | |
| Blue Bell | 8 Cross Hill, Hemsworth | 736 yd | |
| George And Dragon | The George And Dragon Public House, 1 Cross Hill | 736 yd | |
| Hoptimist | 7 Cross Hill, Hemsworth | 772 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Pizzeria | 76 Barnsley Road, Hemsworth | 217 yd | |
| West End Chippy | 78 Barnsley Road, Hemsworth | 217 yd | |
| Snack In A Box | 57 Barnsley Road, Hemsworth | 337 yd | |
| New Jade City | 12 Barnsley Road, Hemsworth | 641 yd | |
| Bitz And Pizza | Ground Floor, 10 Barnsley Road | 641 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | Market Street, Hemsworth | 696 yd | |
| Home Bargains | Somerfields, Plimsoll Street | 701 yd | |
| Tesco | Market Street, Hemsworth | 734 yd | |
| Farmfoods | Southmoor Road, Hemsworth | 892 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Helens Primary School MOORSHUTT ROAD | grass pitches | 368 yd |
| Sandygate Football Facility SANDYGATE FOOTBALL FACILITY SANDYGATE FOOTBALL FACILITY SANDYGATE LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 416 yd |
| Highfield Road Playing Fields (Closed) Highfield Road | grass pitches | 527 yd |
| Hemsworth Town Fc Pitches HIGHFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 537 yd |
| The Workhouse (Closed) Barnsley Road | health and fitness suite | 640 yd |
| Hemsworth Community Centre COMMUNITY CENTRE COMMUNITY CENTRE BULLENSHAW ROAD | health and fitness suite | 767 yd |
| Cemetery Road WMDC PAVILLION WMDC PAVILLION CEMETERY ROAD | grass pitches | 811 yd |
| Hemsworth Grove Lea Primary School GROVE TERRACE | grass pitches | 1,002 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.