Beechwood Mount Hemsworth, Wakefield
13 addresses across 2 postcodes (WF9), about 110 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 41800325.
- Energy: 12 homes have an energy certificate (D: 12).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in Wakefield costs £2,297 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Fitzwilliam, about 2.6 km (1.6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 140 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.7 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.2 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 78 to 83 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 13 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The Grange Medical Centre, about 250 m away.
- People: About 350 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 59% of households owned their home and 12% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 138 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
12 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 55 m². Most common: Bungalow, semi-detached (12). Built: 1930-1949 (12). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (12).
Each home's certificates and sales (6 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in Wakefield in 2026-27: Band D £2,297 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,531 | £1,786 | £2,042 | £2,297 | £2,807 | £3,318 | £3,828 | £4,594 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (76% of about 720 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Health Centre, Highfield Road, Hemsworth: up to 11 homes, not permissioned (260 m)
- West End, Hemsworth: up to 160 homes, not permissioned (420 m (0.3 miles))
- The Market Kirkby Road Hemsworth, Hemsworth: up to 17 homes, not permissioned (480 m (0.3 miles))
- Union House, Hemsworth: up to 10 homes, not permissioned (520 m (0.3 miles))
- Fire Station, Hemsworth, permissioned (530 m (0.3 miles))
- Hall Farm, Hemsworth: up to 5 homes, permissioned (720 m (0.4 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 13 addresses are between 78 m and 83 m above sea level (80 m on average); the ground rises about 6 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WF9 4EP | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| WF9 4ES | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Fitzwilliam 273,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| Moorthorpe 208,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) | |
| South Elmsall 289,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.2 km (3.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 9 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 33 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Meadow Rise Hemsworth | 180 m |
| Bus or coach station | Hemsworth Bus Station | 390 m |
| EV charging points | Ackworth Car Park GeniePoint | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Leeds Bradford Airport LBA | 34.7 km (22 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Grange Medical Centre | 250 m |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Cohens Chemist | 280 m |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Mount Dental Practice | 250 m |
| Hospital | Pontefract General Infirmary | 9.4 km (5.9 miles) |
| Police station | West Yorkshire Police | 3.2 km (2 miles) |
| Cash machines | 3 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Payzone | 260 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 5,540 m² | 140 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 6,160 m² | 210 m |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,910 m² | 250 m |
| Playing field | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 8,140 m² | 290 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 6.0 ha | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 1.8 hectares in all.
Landmarks
7 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Butcher Wood | Wood | 940 m (0.6 miles) north-east |
| Shaw Hill | Hill | 1 km (0.6 miles) north |
| Rushworth Wood | Wood | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) west |
| Hague Plantation | Wood | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south-east |
| Hemsworth Marsh | Wetland | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) north-east |
| Addey Bottoms | Valley | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.7 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.2 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 13.3 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 12 | 13 |
1 of the street's 13 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Wakefield: see them on the Wakefield page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 210 m | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Helen's CE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 410 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Feb 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| West End Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 490 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Grove Lea Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 590 m (0.4 miles) | No overall grade (Jul 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| Outwood Academy Hemsworth | Secondary | 11–18 | 780 m (0.5 miles) | No overall grade (Mar 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hemsworth Family Shopper WF9 4EA | Retailers - other | 150 m | 4 Good | 28 Apr 2026 |
| Breakfast Club WF9 4LJ | School/college/university | 210 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Dolce WF9 4LJ | School/college/university | 210 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Active Future East Leeds & Wakefield WF9 4LJ | School/college/university | 210 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Premier Stores WF9 4QZ | Retailers - other | 260 m | 4 Good | 28 Apr 2026 |
| Cedars Family Hub WF9 4PU | Other catering premises | 270 m | 4 Good | 6 Dec 2024 |
| Iceland WF9 4LA | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 270 m | 5 Very good | 12 Mar 2018 |
| St Helens Ce Primary School Catering WF9 4EG | School/college/university | 290 m | 5 Very good | 6 May 2025 |
| Home Bargains WF9 4JX | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 300 m | 5 Very good | 22 Jun 2026 |
| Bitz And Pizza WF9 4PY | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 310 m | 5 Very good | 19 Sep 2025 |
| The Welcome Chinese Restaurant WF9 4PY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 310 m | 5 Very good | 15 May 2025 |
| Salt & Pepper House WF9 4PY | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 310 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 2 Dec 2025 |
| Sheltons Bakery WF9 4PY | Retailers - other | 310 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Sub Shack WF9 4JX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 310 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 11 Mar 2026 |
| Little Fishes Soft Play Centre WF9 4QG | Other catering premises | 320 m | 5 Very good | 13 Sep 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 48 |
| Shoplifting | 20 |
| Public order | 16 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 13 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 11 |
| Burglary | 9 |
| Other theft | 7 |
| Other crime | 6 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Hall Close (28); On or near Grange Rise (24); On or near Grange View (17); On or near Lilley Street (17); On or near Newton Grange (15).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 19% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 59% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 29% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 35% | 17% |
| Private rented | 7% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 55% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 21% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 7% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 11% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 69% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 5% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 14% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 56% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 4% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 12% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 37% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 2 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Hawthorne Avenue · Grange View · Park Crest · Hollins Mount · Hawthorne Crescent · Cherry Garth · Beck Rise · Newton Grange · Meadow Rise · Beechwood Crescent · Grangeway · Rill Court
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.