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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, roughly 1.2× the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. Approximately 23.8% 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
23.8%
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

Median price£153,500
Price per sq ft£184
Sales (last 12 months)50
Typical range (middle 50%)£108K – £223K

Based on 50 recent sales, the median property price is £153,500 (about £184 per square foot) in Moorthorpe area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £300,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Moorthorpe over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached5£245,000£217
Semi-Detached25£170,000£203
Terraced20£104,250£116

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Moorthorpe

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Moorthorpe.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£115,000£114,998£64,000
2017£140,000£110,000£63,000
2018£171,500£38,000£111,500£71,250
2019£180,000£125,500£73,330
2020£182,500£48,000£120,250£74,250
2021£220,000£55,000£136,250£81,500
2022£210,000£60,000£163,550£93,500
2023£255,000£69,000£155,000£100,000
2024£215,000£56,500£172,250£90,000
2025£242,250£67,000£167,500£100,000
2026£201,000£116,750
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Moorthorpe.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Moorthorpe.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£110£127£76
2017£166£121£69
2018£180£87£133£76
2019£161£130£91
2020£195£91£136£87
2021£208£98£166£102
2022£213£115£170£118
2023£208£125£169£115
2024£224£139£205£118
2025£217£85£201£109
2026£201£136
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Moorthorpe.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Wakefield district.

Band A£1,531
Band B£1,786
Band C£2,042
Band D£2,297
Band E£2,807
Band F£3,318
Band G£3,828
Band H£4,594

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.