Kirkby Road, Hemsworth, Pontefract
House prices, sold prices and local information for WF9 4BX, WF9 4BU, WF9 4AS.
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At a glance
16 property sales on Kirkby Road, Hemsworth, Pontefract have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 9 May 2025. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £86,643. Average sale prices rose from £101,375 in 2016 to £112,500 in 2025 (+11%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. 6 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 5 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 88% terraced, 13% detached. Recorded sale prices on Kirkby Road range from £57,000 to £210,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold.
House prices on Kirkby Road compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Kirkby Road has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all WF9 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 32 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 14 | £86,643 | 9 May 2025 |
| Detached | 2 | £197,500 | 8 Mar 2021 |
Sold prices on Kirkby Road
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46, Kirkby Road WF9 4AS | 13 May 2025 | £247,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 107, Kirkby Road WF9 4BX | 9 May 2025 | £110,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 129, Kirkby Road WF9 4BU | 31 Mar 2025 | £115,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 25, Kirkby Road WF9 4BA | 10 Feb 2025 | £100,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 77, Kirkby Road WF9 4BX | 7 Oct 2024 | £670,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 77, Kirkby Road WF9 4BX | 7 Oct 2024 | £1,200,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 81, Kirkby Road WF9 4BX | 21 Dec 2023 | £95,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 127, Kirkby Road WF9 4BU | 27 Nov 2023 | £113,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 127, Kirkby Road WF9 4BU | 27 Nov 2023 | £105,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 44, Kirkby Road WF9 4AS | 8 Nov 2023 | £115,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 105, Kirkby Road WF9 4BX | 27 Jul 2022 | £127,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 155, Kirkby Road WF9 4DE | 17 Jun 2022 | £93,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 77, Kirkby Road WF9 4BX | 20 May 2022 | £10,185,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 137, Kirkby Road WF9 4DE | 11 Feb 2022 | £100,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 105, Kirkby Road WF9 4BX | 21 Jan 2022 | £115,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 77, Kirkby Road WF9 4BX | 30 Nov 2021 | £825,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 33, Kirkby Road WF9 4BA | 12 Mar 2021 | £105,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 56A, Kirkby Road WF9 4BU | 8 Mar 2021 | £185,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 129, Kirkby Road WF9 4BU | 19 Nov 2020 | £79,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 57 - 59, Kirkby Road WF9 4AS | 30 Oct 2020 | £185,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 44, Kirkby Road WF9 4AS | 3 Sep 2020 | £115,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 103, Kirkby Road WF9 4BX | 21 Feb 2020 | £75,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 53, Kirkby Road WF9 4AS | 18 Feb 2020 | £40,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 67, Kirkby Road WF9 4AS | 22 Mar 2019 | £80,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 83, Kirkby Road WF9 4BX | 2 Jun 2017 | £70,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 139, Kirkby Road WF9 4DE | 24 Apr 2017 | £57,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 107, Kirkby Road WF9 4BX | 27 Jan 2017 | £74,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 133, Kirkby Road WF9 4BU | 18 Nov 2016 | £77,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 57 - 59, Kirkby Road WF9 4AS | 3 Oct 2016 | £150,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 119, Kirkby Road WF9 4BU | 17 Aug 2016 | £58,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 165, Kirkby Road WF9 4DE | 29 Jun 2016 | £210,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 31, Kirkby Road WF9 4BA | 4 Mar 2016 | £60,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 107, Kirkby Road | £74,500 (Jan 2017) → £110,000 (May 2025) | +48% over 8 yrs |
| 129, Kirkby Road | £79,000 (Nov 2020) → £115,000 (Mar 2025) | +46% over 4 yrs |
| 77, Kirkby Road | £825,000 (Nov 2021) → £10,185,000 (May 2022) → £1,200,000 (Oct 2024) | +45% over 3 yrs |
| 44, Kirkby Road | £115,000 (Sep 2020) → £115,000 (Nov 2023) | +0% over 3 yrs |
| 105, Kirkby Road | £115,000 (Jan 2022) → £127,000 (Jul 2022) | +10% over under a year |
| 57 - 59, Kirkby Road | £150,000 (Oct 2016) → £185,000 (Oct 2020) | +23% over 4 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Kirkby Road
Crime
105 crimes were reported within about a mile of Kirkby Road in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 90% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 34 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 19 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 18 |
| Public order | 11 |
| Drugs | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Kirkby Road is in or near 3 Environment Agency flood areas:
- Ea Beck catchment Flood alert area
- River Dearne catchment Flood alert area
- River Went catchment Flood alert area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Kirkby Road
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grove Lea Primary School 244 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School 119 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.3 mi |
| Outwood Academy Hemsworth 1,101 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| St Helen's CE Primary School 215 pupils | Primary Church of England | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| West End Academy 187 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Ark Northfield Primary School 348 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement Report | 1.5 mi |
| Brierley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School 205 pupils | Primary Church of England | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.5 mi |
| South Kirkby Common Road Infant and Nursery School 208 pupils | Primary | 2–7 | Good Report | 1.5 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train stations
- Moorthorpe station 2.0 mi · 40 min walk
- Fitzwilliam station 2.0 mi · 40 min walk
- South Elmsall station 2.8 mi · 55 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Victoria Street (opp, Kirkby Road) 1 min walk
- Victoria Street (at, Kirkby Road) 1 min walk
- Hague Crescent (Kirkby Road) 3 min walk
- Hague Crescent (opp, Kirkby Road) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- The Grange Medical Centre
Highfield Road, Hemsworth, Pontefract · 0.4 mi - Langthwaite Surgery
Church View Health Centre, Langthwaite Rd, Pontefract · 2.0 mi - Park Green Surgery
Langthwaite Road, Langthwaite Grange Ind Estate, Pontefract · 2.0 mi - White Rose Surgery
Exchange Street, South Elmsall, Pontefract · 2.4 mi
Supermarkets
- Farmfoods Farmfoods Hemsworth · 0.2 mi
- Tesco Tesco Hemsworth Superstore · 0.4 mi
- Iceland Iceland Hemsworth · 0.4 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op South Kirkby · 1.3 mi
Pharmacies
- Tesco Instore Pharmacy · 0.3 mi
- Cohens Chemist · 0.4 mi
- Lo's Pharmacy · 1.6 mi
Dentists
- The Mount Dental Practice · 0.4 mi
- Community Dental Clinic · 2.0 mi
- Churchview Medical Centre · 2.0 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 1 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 2 of 10 |
| Employment | 1 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 1 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 1 of 10 |
| Crime | 1 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 6 of 10 |
| Living environment | 4 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 44.9% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 23.0% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 32.1% | 17.1% |
| Households | 773 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 14.2% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 65.1% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 20.8% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,588 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 96% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 96% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 94% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 100% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 95% | 92% |
Share of homes across Wakefield with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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Who lives around Kirkby Road
Ethnic group
| Here | Wakefield | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 97.7% | 93% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 1.2% | 1.4% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 0.4% | 3.6% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.2% | 0.7% |
Religion
| Here | Wakefield | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 51.3% | 49% |
| No religion | 42.9% | 41.3% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 5.4% |
| Muslim | 0.8% | 3.2% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Jewish | 0.1% | – |
Country of birth
| Here | Wakefield | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.3% | 91.5% |
| Born outside the UK | 4.7% | 8.5% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Wakefield | |
|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33.6% | 24.4% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 16.2% | 14.9% |
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 15.1% | 24.3% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 13.9% | 16.3% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 12% | 10.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.3% | 6.5% |
| Other qualifications | 3.9% | 2.8% |
General health
| Here | Wakefield | |
|---|---|---|
| Good health | 35.1% | 34.3% |
| Very good health | 35% | 44.7% |
| Fair health | 19.5% | 14.5% |
| Bad health | 7.8% | 5.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.6% | 1.5% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Wakefield | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 39.5% | 41.7% |
| No cars or vans in household | 35.2% | 22.8% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 18.2% | 27.4% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 7.1% | 8% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Wakefield.
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