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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 147 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
147
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
83.65(+92%)
Anti-social behaviour
28.91(+110%)
Shoplifting
23.46(+172%)
Public order
15.82(+76%)
Criminal damage and arson
14.55(+72%)
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 67 recent sales, the median property price is £162,500 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
Detached13£242,000
Flats4£63,500
Semi-Detached28£174,000
Terraced22£100,000

10 years median price trend in Moorthorpe

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

All postcodes in Moorthorpe

WF92UL

Ash Grove

WF92BB

Suzanne Crescent

WF93BP

Vicarage Close

WF93SG

Bracken Hill

WF92RY

Whitmore Street

WF93BB

Clock Row Grove

WF92NX

Little Lane

WF92UB

Shaw Close

WF92UU

Minsthorpe Lane

WF93SF

Ings Holt

WF92NW

Little Lane

WF93QH

Church Grove

WF92FD

Minsthorpe Mews

WF92BJ

Barnsley Road

WF92GH

Little Lane

WF92QQ

Carlton Road

WF92RF

Barnsley Road

WF93BN

Crawley Avenue

WF93BT

Kirkby Close

WF92BA

Everdale Mount

WF92NJ

Little Lane

WF92QW

Barnsley Road

WF92TQ

Winchester Way

WF92UF

Knowles Walk

WF93NJ

Thorncliffes

WF92LD

Barnsley Road

WF92UA

Thomas Way

WF92AG

Langthwaite Lane

WF92BN

New Street

WF92UR

Hillside Court

WF92NL

Elm Grove

WF93BL

Carr Lane

WF93JX

The Green

WF92PN

Marlborough Croft

WF92TW

Smith Walk

WF92XD

Hinds Crescent

WF93DJ

Waterton Close

WF93DL

Brooksfield

WF92PA

Diamond Avenue

WF92UJ

Minsthorpe Lane

WF93BG

Barnsley Road

WF92AA

Barnsley Road

WF92RX

Ivy Terrace

WF92TX

Trueman Way

WF92AU

Minsthorpe Lane

WF92BD

Gallon Croft

WF92XG

Marshall Drive

WF92TL

Bailey Crescent

WF92TN

Simpson Road

WF93AL

Faith Street

WF93BD

Clock Row Avenue

WF92BP

Barnsley Road

WF92SA

Barnsley Road

WF92NP

Granby Court

WF92UQ

Bailey Crescent

WF92PB

Charleville

WF93QE

Barnsley Road

WF92PL

Pendennis Avenue

WF92RS

Brookside Terrace

WF92TR

Hyman Walk

WF93BJ

Crown Yard

WF92UN

Hillside Court

WF92XJ

Carroll Court

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.