Market Street is in Hemsworth, Pontefract and in Wakefield district. WF9 4LW is located in the Hemsworth electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hemsworth. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Market Street, Hemsworth, Pontefract, WF9 4LW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: WF9 4LR, WF9 4DA, WF9 4BB, WF9 4BA, WF9 4BQ, WF9 4HP, WF9 4LT, WF9 4NE, WF9 4LS.

Market Street Report

Property Prices

Average property prices on Market Street are based on 43 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.

Estimated Average Property Prices for WF9 4LW

Average Price
£89,753
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
£89,753
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Market Street

Average Price
£168,161
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
no sales
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Market Street

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2023
1 Grange Cottages Market Street, Pontefract, West Yorkshire
Terraced, an established residential building 		£21,0001999-04-01 £89,753

Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
2out of 4Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
Highfield Road, Hemsworth WF9 4LJ 		161 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
- not ratedGrove Lea Primary School
Hemsworth Grove Lea Primary, Grove Terrace, Hemsworth WF9 4BQ 		282 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
3out of 4West End Academy
Regent Street, Hemsworth WF9 4QJ 		676 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
2out of 4St Helen's CE Primary School
Highfield Road, Hemsworth WF9 4EG 		760 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
4out of 4Brierley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Beech Close, Brierley S72 9EJ 		2,702 yd Voluntary controlled school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
2out of 4Outwood Academy Hemsworth
Wakefield Road, WF9 4AB 		653 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
3out of 4Minsthorpe Community College, A Specialist Science College
Minsthorpe Lane, South Elmsall WF9 2UJ 		4,577 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
3out of 4Outwood Academy Shafton
Engine Lane, Shafton S72 8RE 		4,709 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
- not ratedCompass Community School Hemsworth
58 Highfield Road, Hemsworth WF9 4EA 		345 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
4out of 4Oakfield Park School
Barnsley Road, Ackworth WF7 7DT 		3,365 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
- not ratedAckworth School
Pontefract Road, Ackworth WF7 7LT 		4,762 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
- not ratedWakefield independent sch
Nostell Centre, Doncaster Road WF4 1QG 		5,305 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 Food hygiene rating Distance
41 Cafe41 Kirkby Road, Hemsworth134 yd
Crepes and Desserts33 Kirkby Road, Hemsworth151 yd
KFCSouthmoor Road, Hemsworth195 yd
CostaSouthmoor Road, Hemsworth195 yd
The Family CafeTesco, Market Street239 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Hemsworth Conservative ClubHemsworth Con Club, Market Street42 yd
Hilltop Brewery Tap41B Kirkby Road, Hemsworth134 yd
Alpha Working Mens ClubSouthmoor Road, Hemsworth195 yd
Hoptimist7 Cross Hill, Hemsworth358 yd
George And DragonThe George And Dragon Public House, 1 Cross Hill407 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The Trawler47-49 Kirkby Road, Hemsworth134 yd
Lee Garden31 Kirkby Road, Hemsworth134 yd
Italia Express Ltd35 Kirkby Road, Hemsworth134 yd
Pizza JimUnit 3 Low Hall Shopping Centre, Market Street229 yd
Shabs Indian Kitchen25 Market Street, Hemsworth239 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
FarmfoodsSouthmoor Road, Hemsworth195 yd
IcelandMarket Street, Hemsworth277 yd
TescoMarket Street, Hemsworth285 yd
Home BargainsSomerfields, Plimsoll Street343 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Hemsworth Grove Lea Primary School
GROVE TERRACE 		grass pitches115 yd
Hemsworth Community Centre
COMMUNITY CENTRE COMMUNITY CENTRE BULLENSHAW ROAD 		health and fitness suite133 yd
The Workhouse (Closed)
Barnsley Road 		health and fitness suite472 yd
Hemsworth Sports Complex Track (Closed)
Kirkby Road 		athletics tracks480 yd
Hemsworth Sports Centre
HEMSWORTH SPORTS AND FITNESS CENTRE HEMSWORTH SPORTS AND FITNESS CENTRE STATION ROAD 		artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite650 yd
Highfield Road Playing Fields (Closed)
Highfield Road 		grass pitches869 yd
Hemsworth Town Fc Pitches
HIGHFIELD ROAD 		grass pitches882 yd
Cemetery Road
WMDC PAVILLION WMDC PAVILLION CEMETERY ROAD 		grass pitches905 yd
St Helens Primary School
MOORSHUTT ROAD 		grass pitches942 yd
Sandygate Football Facility
SANDYGATE FOOTBALL FACILITY SANDYGATE FOOTBALL FACILITY SANDYGATE LANE 		artificial grass pitch, grass pitches1,068 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

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 0.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 0.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband 0.0%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

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

Safety

Is Market Street dangerous?

In 2023, 801 crimes were reported near Market Street . Only 11% of streets in the UK are more dangerous. This street can be considered dangerous. The most common type of crime was violence and sexual offences. Crime rate was measured within a 0.5 mile radius of WF9 4LW.

Crime statistics are based on data provided by Home Office through data.police.uk under the Open Government Licence.

More Crime Statistics for Market Street, Hemsworth, Pontefract, WF9 4LW

Crime Statistics

All Crimes 801
Violence And Sexual Offences 264
Shoplifting 174
Public Order 90
Anti Social Behaviour 85
Criminal Damage And Arson 72
Burglary 33
Vehicle Crime 27
Other Theft 24
Drugs 12
Other Crime 8
Robbery 5
Possession Of Weapons 4
Bicycle Theft 2
Theft From The Person 1

List of latest crimes

List of latest crimes committed within a 0.5 mile radius of the center of WF9 4LW.

MonthCrime TypeOutcomeLocationDistance
2023-12BurglaryUnder investigationOn or near Springwell Court385 yd
2023-12ShopliftingInvestigation complete; no suspect identifiedOn or near Bus/Coach Station366 yd
2023-12Other theftAwaiting court outcomeOn or near Bus/Coach Station366 yd
2023-12Criminal damage and arsonInvestigation complete; no suspect identifiedOn or near The Haverlands169 yd
2023-12Public orderUnable to prosecute suspectOn or near Bus/Coach Station366 yd
2023-12ShopliftingInvestigation complete; no suspect identifiedOn or near Bus/Coach Station366 yd
2023-12ShopliftingInvestigation complete; no suspect identifiedOn or near Bus/Coach Station366 yd
2023-12ShopliftingLocal resolutionOn or near Bus/Coach Station366 yd
2023-12ShopliftingInvestigation complete; no suspect identifiedOn or near Bus/Coach Station366 yd
2023-12Violence and sexual offencesUnder investigationOn or near Ryder Mews268 yd
More Crime Statistics for Market Street, Hemsworth, Pontefract, WF9 4LW

Employment

The percentage of retired residents living in WF9 4LW area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 30% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired68
Full-Time Employee68
Part-Time Employee29
Long-Term Sick or disabled15
Other12
Looking after home or family11
Self-Employed8
Student (economically inactive)7
Unemployed7
Full-Time Student (with or without job)1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles40
Human health and social work activities16
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security13
Construction12
Manufacturing11
Administrative and support service activities7
Education5
Professional, scientific and technical activities5
Other4
Financial and insurance activities4
Accommodation and food service activities3
Transport and storage3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities1
Information and communication1

People

Gender

Female124
Male135

Partnership Status

Single70
Married: Opposite sex107
Married: Same sex2
Separated6
Divorced27
Widowed13

Health

Very good health92
Good health82
Fair health60
Bad health18
Very bad health7

Education and Qualifications

No qualifications58
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 24
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 31
Apprenticeship15
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 28
Degree or Similar 48
Other22

Culture

Ethnic Group

Pakistani2
Mixed White and African1
Mixed White and Caribbean1
White255

Country of Birth

United Kingdom248
European Union9
The Americas and the Caribbean3

Length of Residence

Born in the UK248
10+ Years6
5-10 Years3
2-5 Years2

Passport Held

United Kingdom202
Ireland1
Portugal4
Poland3
Romania1
North America and the Caribbean1
No passport held48

Religion

No religion89
Christian153
Jewish1
Muslim2
Other religion1
Not answered12
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