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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

WF93BJ

Crown Yard

WF92TR

Hyman Walk

WF92PJ

Pendennis Avenue

WF92XB

Beaumont Avenue

WF93BE

Clock Row Mount

WF93NJ

Thorncliffes

WF92AU

Minsthorpe Lane

WF93AD

Carr Lane

WF92PA

Diamond Avenue

WF93BH

Barnsley Road

WF93BB

Clock Row Grove

WF92PD

Minsthorpe Lane

WF92AQ

Wesley Street

WF92RR

Centre Street

WF93TA

Minsthorpe Lane

WF93BP

Vicarage Close

WF92UU

Minsthorpe Lane

WF92UB

Shaw Close

WF92XD

Hinds Crescent

WF93SG

Bracken Hill

WF92TU

Hartley Close

WF93AT

Barnsley Road

WF92RX

Ivy Terrace

WF93AP

Langthwaite Road

WF92TD

Wynford Drive

WF93AX

Minsthorpe Lane

WF93SB

Ings Walk

WF93SE

Ings Close

WF93DB

Carr Lane

WF92UL

Ash Grove

WF92UR

Hillside Court

WF92XH

Marshall Drive

WF92NY

Minsthorpe Lane

WF93SF

Ings Holt

WF92TL

Bailey Crescent

WF92GL

South Elmsall and South Kirkby

WF92NJ

Little Lane

WF93BL

Carr Lane

WF92XA

Allott Close

WF93LL

Church Forge

WF92GH

Little Lane

WF92FD

Minsthorpe Mews

WF92XF

Addy Crescent

WF93AR

Barnsley Road

WF93DQ

Ings Walk

WF93BN

Crawley Avenue

WF93SZ

Northagh Close

WF93QQ

Church Avenue

WF92BS

Longdale Drive

WF93AA

South Elmsall and South Kirkby

WF93QJ

Church Avenue

WF92BE

Harrow Street

WF93AZ

Clock Row Avenue

WF92XQ

Kirkbridge Way

WF92NL

Elm Grove

WF92AW

Cambridge Street

WF92UN

Hillside Court

WF93DJ

Waterton Close

WF92RY

Whitmore Street

WF92BB

Suzanne Crescent

WF93SA

Ings Walk

WF93QE

Barnsley Road

WF93BT

Kirkby Close

Data Sources

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