Top Street, Hemsworth, Pontefract, WF9 4QU

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WF9 4QU, 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	48.7%	52.2%	3.5%	51.0%	1.2%
Male	51.3%	47.8%	-3.5%	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 area around WF9 4QU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.8% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	46%	50.8%	4.8%	37.9%	12.9%
Married: Opposite sex	28%	30.9%	2.9%	44.2%	-13.3%
Married: Same sex	0%	1%	1.0%	0.3%	0.7%
Separated	6.2%	1.6%	-4.6%	2.2%	-0.6%
Divorced	16.1%	14.1%	-2.0%	9.1%	5.0%
Widowed	3.7%	1.6%	-2.1%	6.1%	-4.5%

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	41.9%	41.9%	0.0%	48.4%	-6.5%
Good health	31.4%	30.6%	-0.8%	33.6%	-3.0%
Fair health	15.7%	21.4%	5.7%	12.7%	8.7%
Bad health	7.9%	4.4%	-3.5%	4.0%	0.4%
Very bad health	3.1%	1.6%	-1.5%	1.2%	0.4%

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.

In the area around WF9 4QU this area, 28.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 18.9%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	36%	28.4%	-7.6%	18.2%	10.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	18%	11.1%	-6.9%	9.6%	1.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14.9%	17.4%	2.5%	13.4%	4.0%
Apprenticeship	5%	5.8%	0.8%	5.3%	0.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	6.8%	15.8%	9.0%	16.9%	-1.1%
Degree or Similar	12.4%	18.9%	6.5%	33.8%	-14.9%
Other	6.8%	2.6%	-4.2%	2.8%	-0.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.8% 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%	2%	2.0%	0.7%	1.3%
Black African	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	2.5%	-2.5%
Mixed White and African	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	1.2%	1.2%	0.9%	0.3%
Mixed Other	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	98.4%	96.8%	-1.6%	81.4%	15.4%

Country of Birth

In this area, 88.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	92.7%	88.4%	-4.3%	83.2%	5.2%
European Union	5.2%	9.2%	4.0%	6.1%	3.1%
Rest of Europe	0%	1.2%	1.2%	0.8%	0.4%
Africa	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	1%	1.2%	0.2%	5.6%	-4.4%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	1.3%	-1.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	92.7%	89.1%	-3.6%	83.2%	5.9%
10+ Years	2.6%	6.5%	3.9%	9.8%	-3.3%
5-10 Years	2.6%	2.4%	-0.2%	2.9%	-0.5%
2-5 Years	1.6%	0.4%	-1.2%	2.2%	-1.8%
Less than 2 years	0.5%	1.6%	1.1%	1.9%	-0.3%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	62.9%	76.7%	-13.8%
Germany	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
Poland	2.4%	1.3%	1.1%
Romania	2%	0.9%	1.1%
Other EU countries	2.8%	1.5%	1.3%
Other Europe	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
Eastern Asia	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
No passport held	28.6%	13.5%	15.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	53.6%	37.2%	16.4%
Christian	34.9%	46.2%	-11.3%
Buddhist	1.6%	0.5%	1.1%
Other religion	1.2%	0.6%	0.6%
Not answered	8.7%	6.0%	2.7%

Safety

Is Top Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Top Street was 140.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 70.6% higher than the Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Top Street has the 39th highest crime rate of 144 local areas in Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton and the 330th highest crime rate of 1,130 local areas in Wakefield .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 115.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 3.0%.

🔎 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. 90% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£33,700

Income Rank
1/10

Household Income in WF9 4QU, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 10/10 (very high )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 10/10 (very high )
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 - 10/10 (very high )
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 - 10/10 (very high )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 5/10 (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 - 4/10 (below average )
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) - 10/10 (very high )
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) - 8/10 (high )
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 Top Street are based on 97 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 Top Street, Hemsworth, Pontefract, WF9 4QU

Estimated Average Property Prices for WF9 4QU

Average Price
£54,156

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£54,156

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Top Street

Average Price
£55,597

Semi-Detached
£63,645

Terraced
£55,066

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Top Street

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
74 Top Street, Pontefract, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£44,000	2007-10-10	£62,191
42 Top Street, Pontefract, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£44,000	2007-06-29	£63,037
48 Top Street, Pontefract, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£44,000	2007-06-28	£63,037
67 Top Street, Pontefract, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£44,000	2007-06-22	£63,037
59 Top Street, Pontefract, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£44,000	2007-03-26	£66,094

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WF9 4QU

Employment

WF9 4QU 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	90
Part-Time Employee	22
Long-Term Sick or disabled	20
Looking after home or family	15
Retired	15
Other	10
Self-Employed	10
Unemployed	5
Student (economically inactive)	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	24
Human health and social work activities	13
Manufacturing	8
Transport and storage	7
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	6
Education	6
Other	5
Construction	5
Administrative and support service activities	4
Accommodation and food service activities	2
Financial and insurance activities	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Information and communication	1
Professional, scientific and technical activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
West End Academy Regent Street , Hemsworth WF9 4QJ	3out of 4	400 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Helen's CE Primary School Highfield Road , Hemsworth WF9 4EG	2out of 4	709 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Highfield Road , Hemsworth WF9 4LJ	2out of 4	829 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Grove Lea Primary School Hemsworth Grove Lea Primary, Grove Terrace , Hemsworth WF9 4BQ	- not rated	1,187 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
King's Meadow Academy Wakefield Road , Fitzwilliam WF9 5BP	3out of 4	2,010 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	1,057 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Outwood Academy Shafton Engine Lane , Shafton S72 8RE	3out of 4	4,415 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	734 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Oakfield Park School Barnsley Road , Ackworth WF7 7DT	4out of 4	3,389 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Wakefield independent sch Nostell Centre , Doncaster Road WF4 1QG	- not rated	4,582 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Ackworth School Pontefract Road , Ackworth WF7 7LT	- not rated	4,671 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
The Welcome Chinese Restaurant	21 Barnsley Road, Hemsworth	487 yd
Sub Shack	5 Bank Street, Hemsworth	604 yd
The Viceroy of Hemsworth	Unit 2, Becca House	659 yd
The Family Cafe	Tesco, Market Street	698 yd
KFC	Southmoor Road, Hemsworth	990 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
West End Working Mens Club	Barnsley Road, Hemsworth	232 yd
Blue Bell	8 Cross Hill, Hemsworth	592 yd
George And Dragon	The George And Dragon Public House, 1 Cross Hill	593 yd
Hoptimist	7 Cross Hill, Hemsworth	646 yd
The Hemsworth	Highfield Road, Hemsworth	718 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
La Pizzeria	76 Barnsley Road, Hemsworth	198 yd
West End Chippy	78 Barnsley Road, Hemsworth	198 yd
Snack In A Box	57 Barnsley Road, Hemsworth	230 yd
New Jade City	12 Barnsley Road, Hemsworth	487 yd
Bitz And Pizza	Ground Floor, 10 Barnsley Road	487 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Home Bargains	Somerfields, Plimsoll Street	605 yd
Iceland	Market Street, Hemsworth	646 yd
Tesco	Market Street, Hemsworth	659 yd
Farmfoods	Southmoor Road, Hemsworth	990 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Sandygate Football Facility SANDYGATE FOOTBALL FACILITY SANDYGATE FOOTBALL FACILITY SANDYGATE LANE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	161 yd
Cemetery Road WMDC PAVILLION WMDC PAVILLION CEMETERY ROAD	grass pitches	448 yd
The Workhouse (Closed) Barnsley Road	health and fitness suite	488 yd
St Helens Primary School MOORSHUTT ROAD	grass pitches	755 yd
Hemsworth Community Centre COMMUNITY CENTRE COMMUNITY CENTRE BULLENSHAW ROAD	health and fitness suite	785 yd
Highfield Road Playing Fields (Closed) Highfield Road	grass pitches	889 yd
Hemsworth Town Fc Pitches HIGHFIELD ROAD	grass pitches	900 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	954 yd
Vale Head Park Golf Course (Closed) Wakefield Road	golf	969 yd
Hemsworth Grove Lea Primary School GROVE TERRACE	grass pitches	992 yd

Broadband

We haven't found any broadband statistics for this postcode.

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