The WF9 2 South Kirkby Postcode Sector
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The WF9 2 postcode sector stands on the South Yorkshire and West Yorkshire border.
According to the 2021 Census, the WF9 2 postcode sector is home to 11,425 residents.
Each postcode sector can contain up to 400 unique postcode units. With 308 already in use, that leaves 92 potentially available.
The WF9 2 postal code covers the settlement of South Elmsall.
The WF9 2 Postcode shares a border with WF9 3 (South Kirkby), WF9 1 (Upton, Badsworth, PONTEFRACT), DN5 7 (Sprotbrough, Barnburgh, Scawthorpe) and DN6 7 (Woodlands, Adwick-le-Street, Highfields).
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Key facts
- Within the post town of PONTEFRACT.
- WF9 2 is in the WF9 district, within the WF Wakefield area.
- Royal Mail delivery office: South Elmsall Scale Payment Delivery Office.
- Area: 3.69 sq mi (9.55 km² / 2,360.43 acres).
Street list for WF9 2
HIGHCLERE COURT
SOUTH ELMSALL, Pontefract, West Yorkshire
Restricted Local Access Road
USRN: 41806662
LANGTHWAITE ROAD LANGTHWAITE GRANGE IND EST
SOUTH KIRKBY, Pontefract, West Yorkshire
Local Road
USRN: 41806379
LIDGATE CRESCENT LANGTHWAITE GRANGE BUSINESS PARK
SOUTH KIRKBY, Pontefract, West Yorkshire
Local Road
USRN: 41806380
MOORHOUSE COURT MEWS DONCASTER ROAD
SOUTH ELMSALL, Pontefract, West Yorkshire
Local Road
USRN: 41805417
SOUTH CRESCENT
SOUTH ELMSALL, Pontefract, West Yorkshire
Restricted Local Access Road
USRN: 41803621
Crime overview
Top streets by recorded crime
| Street | Crime count |
|---|---|
| EXCHANGE STREET | 247 |
| ASH GROVE | 153 |
| BROOKLYN | 116 |
| HUTTON DRIVE | 106 |
| WHITMORE STREET | 86 |
| GRANGE AVENUE | 79 |
| EDNA STREET | 79 |
| HARROW STREET | 78 |
| WESLEY STREET | 73 |
| MINERS MEWS | 72 |
Most common crime types
| Crime type | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1740 |
| Shoplifting | 457 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 393 |
| Public order | 328 |
| Other theft | 278 |
| Vehicle crime | 242 |
| Burglary | 223 |
| Other crime | 140 |
| Drugs | 94 |
| Robbery | 46 |
| Possession of weapons | 27 |
| Theft from the person | 17 |
| Bicycle theft | 8 |
Postcodes in this sector
Schools and places of education
Ash Grove Primary Academy
Academy sponsor led
Ash Grove, PONTEFRACT, West Yorkshire, WF9 2TF
Head: Mrs Kate Gawthorp
Ofsted: Good
Inspection: 2023-05-11
Pupils: 295
Minsthorpe Community College
Academy converter
Minsthorpe Lane, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF9 2UJ
Head: Mark Gilmore/ Rachael Merritt
Ofsted: Good
Inspection: 2023-11-08
Pupils: 1589
Moorthorpe Primary School With Inclusion Resource
Community school
Regent Street, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF9 2BL
Head: Mrs Deborah Birdsall
Ofsted: Good
Inspection: 2018-12-12
Pupils: 284
South Elmsall Carlton Junior and Infant School
Community school
Carlton Road, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF9 2QQ
Head: Mr Craig Pickering-Mills
Ofsted: Good
Inspection: 2022-11-23
Pupils: 436
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Moorthorpe
Academy sponsor led
Barnsley Road, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF9 2BP
Head: Mrs Kelly Picton
Ofsted: Good
Inspection: 2022-06-30
Pupils: 199
Neighbouring sectors and settlements
Settlements within the sector
House prices
| Type of property | 2025 average | 2025 sales | 2024 average | 2024 sales | 2023 average | 2023 sales | 2022 average | 2022 sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £255,429 | 38 | £275,376 | 23 | £273,552 | 29 | £252,853 | 34 |
| Semi-detached | £177,032 | 62 | £164,762 | 53 | £163,289 | 58 | £161,888 | 60 |
| Terraced | £117,092 | 65 | £96,506 | 78 | £104,958 | 74 | £109,857 | 75 |
| Flats | £70,667 | 3 | £66,000 | 1 | £69,500 | 2 | £62,300 | 5 |
Important postcodes and buildings
WF9 2AA is the postcode for Wakefield Metropolitan District Council, Library
WF9 2BL is the postcode for Moorthorpe Primary School, Regent Street, and Moorthorpe Primary School, Regent Street, South Elmsall
WF9 2BP is the postcode for St. Josephs RC Primary School, Moorthorpe, Barnsley Road, and ST JOSEPHS CATHOLIC PRIMARY A VOLUNTARY ACADEMY, BARNSLEY ROAD, SOUTH ELMSALL
WF9 2NJ is the postcode for South Elmsall Health Centre, Little Lane
WF9 2PU is the postcode for The Connexions Centre, Westfield Resource & Enterprise Centre, Westfield Lane
WF9 2QQ is the postcode for Carlton Junior & Infant School, Carlton Road, and Carlton Junior & Infant School, Carlton Road, South Elmsall
WF9 2RD is the postcode for THE CLINIC, White Rose Surgery, Exchange Street, and MAIN CLINIC, White Rose Surgery, Exchange Street
WF9 2TF is the postcode for MAIN BUILDING, South Elmsall Ash Grove Junior & Infant School, Ash Grove, Ash Grove Primary Academy, Ash Grove, South Elmsall, Minsthorpe Leisure, Ash Grove, South Elmsall, South Elmsall Ash Grove Junior & Infant School, Ash Grove, Minsthorpe Swimming Pool, Ash Grove, and NURSERY, South Elmsall Ash Grove Junior & Infant School, Ash Grove
WF9 2UJ is the postcode for Minsthorpe Community College, Minsthorpe Lane, SCIENCE BLOCK, Minsthorpe Community College, Minsthorpe Lane, BLOCK 11, Minsthorpe Community College, Minsthorpe Lane, BLOCK 7A, Minsthorpe Community College, Minsthorpe Lane, CREATIVE BLOCK, Minsthorpe Community College, Minsthorpe Lane, BLOCK 6, Minsthorpe Community College, Minsthorpe Lane, POST 16 BLOCK, Minsthorpe Community College, Minsthorpe Lane, BLOCK 7B, Minsthorpe Community College, Minsthorpe Lane, DINING ROOM/SPECIALIST SUPPORT, Minsthorpe Community College, Minsthorpe Lane, ADMINISTRATION & MAIN HALL BLOCK, Minsthorpe Community College, Minsthorpe Lane, SPORTS CENTRE, Minsthorpe Community College, Minsthorpe Lane, Minsthorpe Sports And Fitness, Minsthorpe Lane, South Elmsall, ENGLISH BLOCK, Minsthorpe Community College, Minsthorpe Lane, KS4 DINING & HUMANITIES, Minsthorpe Community College, Minsthorpe Lane, MATHS BLOCK, Minsthorpe Community College, Minsthorpe Lane, and BLOCK 8, Minsthorpe Community College, Minsthorpe Lane
Administrative coverage
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