Whin Close is in Hemsworth, Pontefract and in Wakefield district. WF9 4RQ 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 Whin Close, Hemsworth, Pontefract, WF9 4RQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: WF9 4RE, WF9 4RH, WF9 4SE, WF9 4RF, WF9 4LZ, WF9 4SG, WF9 4SD, WF9 4SF, WF9 4RG.

Whin Close Street Report

Property Prices

Average property prices on Whin Close are based on 9 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 4RQ

Average Price
£187,424
Semi-Detached
£178,115
Terraced
£138,606
Detached
£219,212
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Whin Close

Average Price
£187,424
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
no sales
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Whin CloseStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2023
11 Whin Close, Pontefract, West Yorkshire
Detached, an established residential building 		£200,0002022-02-18 £224,166
7 Whin Close, Pontefract, West Yorkshire
Semi-Detached, an established residential building 		£155,0002020-09-10 £205,927
3 Whin Close, Pontefract, West Yorkshire
Detached, an established residential building 		£110,0002014-02-10 £191,552
4 Whin Close, Pontefract, West Yorkshire
Semi-Detached, an established residential building 		£90,0002012-07-30 £153,500
4 Whin Close, Pontefract, West Yorkshire
Terraced, an established residential building 		£90,0002010-09-03 £138,606

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 		548 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
2out of 4St Helen's CE Primary School
Highfield Road, Hemsworth WF9 4EG 		637 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
- not ratedGrove Lea Primary School
Hemsworth Grove Lea Primary, Grove Terrace, Hemsworth WF9 4BQ 		719 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
3out of 4West End Academy
Regent Street, Hemsworth WF9 4QJ 		1,173 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
4out of 4Brierley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Beech Close, Brierley S72 9EJ 		2,161 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 		1,292 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
3out of 4Outwood Academy Shafton
Engine Lane, Shafton S72 8RE 		4,212 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
3out of 4Minsthorpe Community College, A Specialist Science College
Minsthorpe Lane, South Elmsall WF9 2UJ 		4,634 yd Academy converter Not Applicable 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 		516 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
4out of 4Oakfield Park School
Barnsley Road, Ackworth WF7 7DT 		4,002 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
- not ratedAckworth School
Pontefract Road, Ackworth WF7 7LT 		5,403 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
Springs CafeSpring Life Resource Centre, Southmoor Road397 yd
KFCSouthmoor Road, Hemsworth447 yd
CostaSouthmoor Road, Hemsworth447 yd
Home Farm Bakery Ltd46 Kirkby Road, Hemsworth477 yd
Crepes and Desserts33 Kirkby Road, Hemsworth540 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Alpha Working Mens ClubSouthmoor Road, Hemsworth447 yd
Hemsworth Albion Working Mens Club111 Kirkby Road, Hemsworth539 yd
Hilltop Brewery Tap41B Kirkby Road, Hemsworth544 yd
The HemsworthHighfield Road, Hemsworth553 yd
Hemsworth Conservative ClubHemsworth Con Club, Market Street619 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Pizza Planet85 Kirkby Road, Hemsworth511 yd
The Trawler47-49 Kirkby Road, Hemsworth544 yd
Lee Garden31 Kirkby Road, Hemsworth544 yd
Italia Express Ltd35 Kirkby Road, Hemsworth544 yd
Pizza JimUnit 3 Low Hall Shopping Centre, Market Street756 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
FarmfoodsSouthmoor Road, Hemsworth447 yd
IcelandMarket Street, Hemsworth796 yd
TescoMarket Street, Hemsworth837 yd
Home BargainsSomerfields, Plimsoll Street875 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Hemsworth Sports Complex Track (Closed)
Kirkby Road 		athletics tracks324 yd
Highfield Road Playing Fields (Closed)
Highfield Road 		grass pitches589 yd
Hemsworth Town Fc Pitches
HIGHFIELD ROAD 		grass pitches593 yd
Hemsworth Community Centre
COMMUNITY CENTRE COMMUNITY CENTRE BULLENSHAW ROAD 		health and fitness suite652 yd
Hemsworth Grove Lea Primary School
GROVE TERRACE 		grass pitches717 yd
St Helens Primary School
MOORSHUTT ROAD 		grass pitches772 yd
The Workhouse (Closed)
Barnsley Road 		health and fitness suite969 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 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/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 Whin Close Street dangerous?

In 2023, 334 crimes were reported near Whin Close . 31% of streets in the UK are more dangerous. This street can be considered not safe. The most common type of crime was violence and sexual offences. Crime rate was measured within a 0.5 mile radius of WF9 4RQ.

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

More Crime Statistics for Whin Close, Hemsworth, Pontefract, WF9 4RQ

Crime Statistics

All Crimes 334
Violence And Sexual Offences 152
Criminal Damage And Arson 41
Public Order 30
Anti Social Behaviour 30
Shoplifting 22
Burglary 16
Vehicle Crime 13
Other Theft 12
Other Crime 7
Drugs 6
Robbery 3
Possession Of Weapons 2

List of latest crimes

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

MonthCrime TypeOutcomeLocationDistance
2023-12DrugsUnder investigationOn or near Meadow Croft216 yd
2023-12Anti-social behaviourOn or near Parking Area471 yd
2023-12Violence and sexual offencesUnder investigationOn or near Lavender Court444 yd
2023-12Violence and sexual offencesUnder investigationOn or near Lavender Court444 yd
2023-12Criminal damage and arsonUnder investigationOn or near Parking Area471 yd
2023-12Anti-social behaviourOn or near Parking Area471 yd
2023-12Anti-social behaviourOn or near Parking Area471 yd
2023-12Violence and sexual offencesUnder investigationOn or near Lavender Court444 yd
2023-12Violence and sexual offencesUnder investigationOn or near Thomas Street505 yd
2023-12Anti-social behaviourOn or near Union Street442 yd
More Crime Statistics for Whin Close, Hemsworth, Pontefract, WF9 4RQ

Employment

The percentage of retired residents living in WF9 4RQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 56% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired121
Full-Time Employee37
Part-Time Employee22
Long-Term Sick or disabled16
Self-Employed14
Student (economically inactive)4
Looking after home or family2
Full-Time Student (with or without job)2
Other
Unemployed

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles21
Construction12
Human health and social work activities11
Manufacturing8
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security7
Transport and storage6
Education5
Accommodation and food service activities5
Professional, scientific and technical activities4
Administrative and support service activities2
Real estate activities2
Financial and insurance activities1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 1
Other1

People

Gender

Female126
Male106

Partnership Status

Single43
Married: Opposite sex108
Separated3
Divorced26
Widowed38

Health

Very good health47
Good health79
Fair health66
Bad health35
Very bad health7

Education and Qualifications

No qualifications95
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 8
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 17
Apprenticeship17
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 32
Degree or Similar 41
Other8

Culture

Ethnic Group

White232

Country of Birth

United Kingdom227
European Union4
Africa1

Length of Residence

Born in the UK227
10+ Years3
5-10 Years2

Passport Held

United Kingdom183
Poland3
No passport held46

Religion

No religion73
Christian143
Other religion1
Not answered15
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