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Moorthorpe

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About

Moorthorpe is a village situated in the eastern part of the Wakefield district, near the border with South Yorkshire. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of traditional housing and more modern developments. It functions as a commuter settlement, benefiting from its own railway station on the Sheffield to Leeds line, which provides direct transport links.

The local landscape includes areas of open farmland and green space on its fringes. A notable local feature is the nearby Nostell Priory estate, with its parkland and gardens offering recreational space. The community is served by a compact centre with essential amenities, including shops and schools, catering to daily needs.

Area overview

On average Moorthorpe has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 135 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 23.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Moorthorpe is £33,370 per year. There are 5 schools in Moorthorpe: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Moorthorpe is home to around 5,499 people, with a population density of about 2,396.7 per km2.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
135
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
23.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Moorthorpe Population
5,499
Population density
2,396.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
78.56(+78%)
Anti-social behaviour
22.73(+59%)
Public order
15.28(+73%)
Shoplifting
15.09(+72%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.55(+46%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,942
89.87%
Other White
397
7.22%
White and Black African (mixed)
32
0.58%
African
25
0.45%
Irish
19
0.35%
Total population: 5,499

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,590
34.27%
Level 4+ (Degree)
772
16.64%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
670
14.44%
Level 3 (A level)
606
13.06%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
536
11.55%
Total 16+ residents: 4,639

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
864
32.79%
Private landlord or letting agency
584
22.16%
Owns with a mortgage
548
20.8%
Social rents from council
404
15.33%
Other social rented
165
6.26%
Total households: 2,635

Property prices in Moorthorpe

Based on 65 recent sales, the median property price is £165,000 in Moorthorpe area, with individual transactions ranging from £49,500 up to £317,500.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Moorthorpe in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Moorthorpe over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached25£171,000
Terraced24£100,000
Detached14£246,998
Flats2£76,000

10 years median price trend in Moorthorpe

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Moorthorpe.

All postcodes in Moorthorpe

WF92TF

Ash Grove

WF93AS

Lydgate Rise

WF92NP

Granby Court

WF92PW

Denholme Meadow

WF92AD

Barnsley Road

WF92UA

Thomas Way

WF92TY

Boycott Way

WF92BG

Harrow Street

WF92NU

Little Lane

WF93AU

Prospect Cottages

WF93DZ

Park View

WF92AY

Longdale Drive

WF93BG

Barnsley Road

WF92AH

Burton Street

WF92BN

New Street

WF92AJ

Clifford Street

WF92UD

Rowe Close

WF92BQ

Harrow Street

WF92TG

Bailey Crescent

WF92TT

Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton

WF92TQ

Winchester Way

WF92PF

Minsthorpe Lane

WF92BA

Everdale Mount

WF92AR

Cambridge Street

WF92BW

Blundell Road

WF92QQ

Carlton Road

WF92AE

Barnsley Road

WF92TX

Trueman Way

WF92PH

Minsthorpe Lane

WF93AB

The Green

WF92QW

Barnsley Road

WF92TW

Smith Walk

WF93JY

Barnsley Road

WF92PQ

Minsthorpe Vale

WF92AL

Barnsley Road

WF92UF

Knowles Walk

WF92NR

Haddon Close

WF93AY

Barnsley Road

WF92PL

Pendennis Avenue

WF92UH

Minsthorpe Lane

WF92RF

Barnsley Road

WF92UP

Ash Grove

WF92UQ

Bailey Crescent

WF93QG

Church View

WF92TN

Simpson Road

WF92NG

Frickley Drive

WF92RU

Centre Street

WF93QH

Church Grove

WF92UX

Trinity Court

WF92AF

Spring Terrace

WF92BH

Barnsley Road

WF93DD

Powell Street

WF93DE

Emily Street

WF92US

Almond Close

WF92AS

Woodland View

WF92TP

Woodcock Way

WF92TB

Lower Northcroft

WF92AP

Cambridge Street

WF93BA

Clock Row Mount

WF92XG

Marshall Drive

WF92XJ

Carroll Court

WF93JX

The Green

WF93DH

Crawley Avenue

WF93NH

Chapel Lane

WF92TZ

Hutton Drive

WF92UE

Hutton Drive

WF92LD

Barnsley Road

WF92DT

Mill Lane

WF92PG

Minsthorpe Vale

WF93BD

Clock Row Avenue

WF92RS

Brookside Terrace

WF92BD

Gallon Croft

WF92PE

The Grove

WF92UZ

Tudor Court

WF93QL

Church Mount

WF92XE

Beaumont Avenue

WF93SQ

Heather Close

WF92BP

Barnsley Road

WF92BJ

Barnsley Road

WF93NR

Lidgate Crescent

WF92UJ

Minsthorpe Lane

WF92AZ

Longdale Drive

WF92AX

Sunnyvale Mount

WF92RD

Exchange Street

WF92RT

Brookside Street

WF92AG

Langthwaite Lane

WF93AL

Faith Street

WF93LA

Barnsley Road

WF92NX

Little Lane

WF92RZ

Edna Street

WF92BL

Regent Street

WF92AA

Barnsley Road

WF92PB

Charleville

WF92TS

Lonsbrough Way

WF92NN

Anston Drive

WF92SA

Barnsley Road

WF92NW

Little Lane

WF92PN

Marlborough Croft

WF92TE

Ash Grove

WF93DL

Brooksfield

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/06/2026.