Find postcode

Moorthorpe

About

Moorthorpe is a village in the Wakefield district, located near the South Yorkshire border. It is part of the larger settlement of South Elmsall and has strong transport links, including a railway station on the Sheffield to Leeds line. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of housing types, from older terraced homes to more modern developments. Local amenities include shops, pubs, and schools, serving the needs of the community.

The surrounding area features open countryside, with walking routes and green spaces nearby. Moorthorpe has historical connections to coal mining, reflecting its industrial past. The village retains a close-knit community feel, with events and activities often organized by local groups. Its location provides easy access to larger towns like Pontefract and Wakefield, while maintaining a quieter, village atmosphere.

Area overview

On average Moorthorpe has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 181 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 of residents in Moorthorpe is £32,500 per year. There are 5 schools in Moorthorpe: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate

9/10

Crimes per 1k residents

181

Deprivation level

9/10

Income level

3/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Moorthorpe Population

5,499

Population density

2,396.7 per km²

Demographics

British

4,942

89.87%

Other White

397

7.22%

White and Black African (mixed)

0.58%

African

0.45%

Irish

0.35%

Total population: 5,499

Housing

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 68 recent sales, the median property price is £145,000 in Moorthorpe area, with individual transactions ranging from £49,500 up to £430,000.

Price distribution per property type (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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	13	£220,000	£164,000	£204,000	£255,000	£362,500
Flats	5	£60,000	£54,400	£60,000	£67,000	£81,400
Semi-Detached	22	£170,500	£125,250	£145,000	£193,558	£243,750
Terraced	28	£100,000	£61,328	£84,375	£135,500	£163,250

10 years median price trend in Moorthorpe

All postcodes in Moorthorpe

WF93SE

Ings Close

WF92BB

Suzanne Crescent

WF92RY

Witmore Street

WF93BP

Vicarage Close

WF93BB

Clock Row Grove

WF93SG

Bracken Hill

WF92NW

Little Lane

WF92NX

Little Lane

WF92UB

Moorthorpe

WF92UU

Minsthorpe Lane

WF93QH

Church Grove

WF93SF

Ings Holt

WF92BJ

Barnsley Road

WF92GH

Little Lane

WF92FD

Moorthorpe

WF93BN

Crawley Avenue

WF92QQ

Carlton Road

WF92RF

Barnsley Road

WF93BT

Kirkby Close

WF92BA

Everdale Mount

WF92NJ

Little Lane

WF92QW

Barnsley Road

WF92TQ

Bailey Crescent

WF92UF

Moorthorpe

WF93NJ

Chapel Lane

WF92AG

Langthwaite Lane

WF92BN

New Street

WF92LD

Barnsley Road

WF92UA

Bailey Crescent

WF92UR

Hillside Court

WF92NL

Elm Grove

WF92PN

Denholme Meadow

WF92TW

Moorthorpe

WF92XD

Hinds Crescent

WF93BL

Carr Lane

WF93DJ

Waterton Close

WF93DL

Brooksfield

WF93JX

Moorthorpe

WF92AA

Barnsley Road

WF92PA

Diamond Avenue

WF92RX

Ivy Terrace

WF92UJ

Minsthorpe Lane

WF93BG

Barnsley Road

WF92AU

Minsthorpe Lane

WF92BD

Gallon Croft

WF92TX

Moorthorpe

WF92XG

Marshall Drive

WF92BP

Barnsley Road

WF92SA

Barnsley Road

WF92TL

Bailey Crescent

WF92TN

Simpson Road

WF93AL

Carr Lane

WF93BD

Clock Row Avenue

WF92NP

Bailey Crescent

WF92UQ

Bailey Crescent

WF92PB

Moorthorpe

WF92PL

Pendennis Avenue

WF92RS

Brookside Terrace

WF92TR

Moorthorpe

WF93BJ

Crown Yard

WF93QE

Barnsley Road

WF92UN

Hillside Court

WF92XJ

Carroll Court

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

Find postcode

Moorthorpe

Interactive map displaying Moorthorpe

About

Area overview

Area Profile

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Housing

Housing tenure

Property prices in Moorthorpe

All postcodes in Moorthorpe

Data Sources