Elm Road, Hemsworth, Pontefract, WF9 4JD

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WF9 4JD, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.2% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	53.8%	52.2%	-1.6%	51.0%	1.2%
Male	46.2%	47.8%	1.6%	49.0%	-1.2%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of WF9 4JD there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.1% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	22.9%	25.3%	2.4%	37.9%	-12.6%
Married: Opposite sex	66.7%	59.1%	-7.6%	44.2%	14.9%
Separated	0.7%	1.5%	0.8%	2.2%	-0.7%
Divorced	3.8%	5.9%	2.1%	9.1%	-3.2%
Widowed	5.9%	8.2%	2.3%	6.1%	2.1%

Health

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	41%	39.8%	-1.2%	48.4%	-8.6%
Good health	36.5%	42.2%	5.7%	33.6%	8.6%
Fair health	14.9%	13.6%	-1.3%	12.7%	0.9%
Bad health	6.1%	3.7%	-2.4%	4.0%	-0.3%
Very bad health	1.5%	0.7%	-0.8%	1.2%	-0.5%

Education and Qualifications

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 19.9%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	34%	27%	-7.0%	18.2%	8.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	10.1%	9.7%	-0.4%	9.6%	0.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	19.1%	15%	-4.1%	13.4%	1.6%
Apprenticeship	5.6%	6.7%	1.1%	5.3%	1.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.1%	18.4%	7.3%	16.9%	1.5%
Degree or Similar	13.9%	19.9%	6.0%	33.8%	-13.9%
Other	6.3%	3.4%	-2.9%	2.8%	0.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.7% 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)
Black African	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.5%	-2.2%
Mixed White and Asian	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.4%	-0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.9%	-0.2%
White	99.7%	98.7%	-1.0%	81.4%	17.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 99% 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	99.7%	99%	-0.7%	83.2%	15.8%
European Union	0%	0.3%	0.3%	6.1%	-5.8%
Africa	0%	0.7%	0.7%	2.7%	-2.0%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.3%	-1.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	99.7%	99%	-0.7%	83.2%	15.8%
10+ Years	0.3%	1%	0.7%	9.8%	-8.8%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	91.2%	76.7%	14.5%
No passport held	8.8%	13.5%	-4.7%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	37%	37.2%	-0.2%
Christian	54.9%	46.2%	8.7%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	7.7%	6.0%	1.7%

Safety

Is Elm Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Elm Road was 71.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 46.5% lower than the Hemsworth average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Elm Road has the 10th lowest crime rate of 26 local areas in Hemsworth and the 470th lowest crime rate of 1,130 local areas in Wakefield .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 37.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 36.8%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£33,400

Income Rank
1/10

Household Income in WF9 4JD, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 6/10 (average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Elm Road are based on 20 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Wakefield.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Elm Road, Hemsworth, Pontefract, WF9 4JD

Estimated Average Property Prices for WF9 4JD

Average Price
£238,364

Semi-Detached
£214,595

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£279,962

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Elm Road

Average Price
£235,268

Semi-Detached
£223,040

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£257,977

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Elm Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
17 Elm Road, Pontefract, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£315,000	2024-02-29	£338,609
16 Elm Road, Pontefract, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£190,000	2021-11-29	£218,604
13 Elm Road, Pontefract, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£166,000	2021-09-03	£198,123
17 Elm Road, Pontefract, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£135,000	2019-04-09	£188,209
24 Elm Road, Pontefract, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£123,000	2018-10-03	£175,222

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WF9 4JD

Employment

WF9 4JD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in WF9 4JD area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 36% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	97
Full-Time Employee	97
Part-Time Employee	31
Self-Employed	16
Looking after home or family	8
Student (economically inactive)	7
Long-Term Sick or disabled	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4
Other	1
Unemployed	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	42
Construction	21
Human health and social work activities	21
Education	20
Manufacturing	11
Transport and storage	10
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	9
Other	7
Real estate activities	6
Accommodation and food service activities	6
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	3
Administrative and support service activities	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2
Information and communication	1
Professional, scientific and technical activities	1
Mining and quarrying	1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Grove Lea Primary School Hemsworth Grove Lea Primary, Grove Terrace , Hemsworth WF9 4BQ	- not rated	279 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Highfield Road , Hemsworth WF9 4LJ	2out of 4	638 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
West End Academy Regent Street , Hemsworth WF9 4QJ	3out of 4	941 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Helen's CE Primary School Highfield Road , Hemsworth WF9 4EG	2out of 4	1,237 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
King's Meadow Academy Wakefield Road , Fitzwilliam WF9 5BP	3out of 4	2,859 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Outwood Academy Hemsworth Wakefield Road , WF9 4AB	2out of 4	492 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	4,194 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Outwood Academy Shafton Engine Lane , Shafton S72 8RE	3out of 4	5,166 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Compass Community School Hemsworth 58 Highfield Road , Hemsworth WF9 4EA	- not rated	823 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Oakfield Park School Barnsley Road , Ackworth WF7 7DT	4out of 4	3,066 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Ackworth School Pontefract Road , Ackworth WF7 7LT	- not rated	4,491 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Wakefield independent sch Nostell Centre , Doncaster Road WF4 1QG	- not rated	5,385 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Hemsworth RUFC	Lowfield Road, Hemsworth	290 yd
Crepes and Desserts	33 Kirkby Road, Hemsworth	483 yd
41 Cafe	41 Kirkby Road, Hemsworth	487 yd
Home Farm Bakery Ltd	46 Kirkby Road, Hemsworth	522 yd
KFC	Southmoor Road, Hemsworth	601 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Hilltop Brewery Tap	41B Kirkby Road, Hemsworth	487 yd
Hemsworth Conservative Club	Hemsworth Con Club, Market Street	519 yd
Alpha Working Mens Club	Southmoor Road, Hemsworth	601 yd
Hemsworth Albion Working Mens Club	111 Kirkby Road, Hemsworth	614 yd
Hoptimist	7 Cross Hill, Hemsworth	637 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Trawler	47-49 Kirkby Road, Hemsworth	487 yd
Lee Garden	31 Kirkby Road, Hemsworth	487 yd
Italia Express Ltd	35 Kirkby Road, Hemsworth	487 yd
Pizza Planet	85 Kirkby Road, Hemsworth	532 yd
Shabs Indian Kitchen	25 Market Street, Hemsworth	602 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Farmfoods	Southmoor Road, Hemsworth	601 yd
Tesco	Market Street, Hemsworth	632 yd
Iceland	Market Street, Hemsworth	660 yd
Home Bargains	Somerfields, Plimsoll Street	681 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Hemsworth Grove Lea Primary School GROVE TERRACE	grass pitches	362 yd
Hemsworth Sports Centre HEMSWORTH SPORTS AND FITNESS CENTRE HEMSWORTH SPORTS AND FITNESS CENTRE STATION ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	574 yd
Hemsworth Community Centre COMMUNITY CENTRE COMMUNITY CENTRE BULLENSHAW ROAD	health and fitness suite	591 yd
Hemsworth Sports Complex Track (Closed) Kirkby Road	athletics tracks	715 yd
The Workhouse (Closed) Barnsley Road	health and fitness suite	794 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	46.1 Mbit/s
Average download speed	43.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	72 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	72 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	10.3 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.