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About

Outwood East is an electoral ward of Wakefield Metropolitan District in West Yorkshire, covering the eastern part of the Outwood suburb, around three miles east of Wakefield city centre. The area is largely residential with a mix of older terraces, semi‑detached houses and more recent housing developments. Local amenities include primary schools, convenience shops and community facilities, while regular bus services link the ward with Wakefield and neighbouring towns. Small public green spaces and footpaths sit between streets, and local planning and services are provided by Wakefield Council.

The neighbourhood includes Outwood Grange Academy, the school that established the Outwood Grange Academies Trust, a network of schools across the region. That connection shapes local school provision and community projects. The ward is represented on Wakefield Council and holds its own local consultations and events, giving residents direct routes for reporting issues and shaping services. Road and bus links make city centre services accessible without crossing into other Wakefield suburbs.

Area overview

On average Outwood East has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 39 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 5.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Outwood East is £54,101 per year. There are 1 schools in Outwood East: 1 primary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Outwood East is home to around 6,146 people, with a population density of about 1,668.5 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
39
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Outwood East Population
6,146
Population density
1,668.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
23.27(-47%)
Public order
3.09(-65%)
Other crime
2.93(-12%)
Anti-social behaviour
2.6(-82%)
Other theft
2.44(-63%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,664
92.14%
Other White
150
2.44%
African
53
0.86%
Indian
45
0.73%
White and Asian (mixed)
37
0.6%
Total population: 6,147

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,505
29.71%
Level 3 (A level)
980
19.34%
No qualifications
817
16.13%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
765
15.1%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
524
10.34%
Total 16+ residents: 5,066

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,062
41.47%
Owns outright
1,020
39.83%
Private landlord or letting agency
273
10.66%
Social rents from council
91
3.55%
Other social rented
55
2.15%
Total households: 2,561

Property prices in Outwood East

Based on 78 recent sales, the median property price is £247,500 in Outwood East area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £570,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Outwood East 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 Outwood East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached35£220,000
Terraced13£186,000
Detached30£345,000

10 years median price trend in Outwood East

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

All postcodes in Outwood East

WF33FQ

Springfield Crescent

WF34EH

Moor Road

WF33HF

Leeds Road

WF13TX

Langdale Avenue

WF34DU

Newlands Drive

WF33LU

Johns Avenue

WF33JD

Rhodes Gardens

WF33HL

Poplar Street

WF33HB

Park Square

WF33GB

Springfield Court

WF34PR

Firth Close

WF34QF

Canal Lane

WF33NH

Partons Place

WF13HR

Ouchthorpe Fold

WF33FP

Springfield Rise

WF33HU

Canal Lane

WF33LA

Woolford Way

WF34EG

Lee Moor Road

WF34PZ

Elgar Walk

WF33NA

Leeds Road

WF34EB

Canal Lane

WF33LY

Leeds Road

WF34QQ

Tennyson Avenue

WF33HY

Potovens Lane

WF33FL

Springfield Avenue

WF33HW

Canal Lane

WF34EA

Canal Lane

WF12GX

Turnstone Close

WF34PY

Keats Grove

WF13HZ

Newton Drive

WF13TN

Hazelwood Road

WF13SN

Hatfeild View

WF13TF

Meadow Croft

WF33SX

Lingwell Nook Court

WF33HE

Canal Court

WF13TY

Belfry Court

WF12GY

Lapwing Mews

WF33TH

Millcroft

WF13SJ

Ringwood Court

WF13TA

Meadowcroft Road

WF34DZ

Baker Lane

WF13TT

Whisperwood Close

WF13HS

Ouchthorpe Lane

WF13TG

Meadowcroft Close

WF13EL

Mountbatten Crescent

WF13HA

Royds Grove

WF34JN

Bardwell Court

WF13EW

Mountbatten Avenue

WF13ED

Coach Road

WF33HT

Canal Lane

WF13SL

Grangewood Court

WF34QG

Byron Grove

WF13ER

Bevin Crescent

WF34DS

Newlands Drive

WF33EW

High Brook Fall

WF13HW

Grey Street

WF13HF

Heather Court

WF34JG

Rushworth Close

WF33LX

Johns Avenue

WF34EL

Moor Road

WF13HX

Newton Lane

WF13EN

Mountbatten Crescent

WF13HH

Thistlewood Road

WF13EX

Coach Road

WF33LB

Potters Croft

WF33HP

Canal Lane

WF34EF

Lee Moor Road

WF33JQ

Winden Close

WF33GA

Springfield Close

WF13HU

Ouchthorpe Lane

WF33ET

Park Drive

WF33EU

Park Avenue

WF13HE

Heather Close

WF13TZ

Briarwood Close

WF34EQ

Lee Moor Road

WF13EA

Oak Street

WF13EQ

Mountbatten Crescent

WF34ED

Canal Lane

WF33EX

Leeds Road

WF33EY

Leeds Road

WF33JE

Potovens Lane

WF33FB

Springfield Mews

WF33FW

Springfield Drive

WF34EE

Canal Lane

WF13EG

Mountbatten Crescent

WF13EJ

Mountbatten Crescent

WF34HD

Priory Mews

WF34QL

Stanmoor Drive

WF34DX

Baker Lane

WF13SP

Ouchthorpe Lane

WF34QJ

Haydn Avenue

WF13TD

Meadow Vale

WF33JF

Potovens Lane

WF34EN

Moor Grove

WF13TL

The Hawthorns

WF33JY

Winden Grove

WF13EB

Stanley Lane

WF13TB

Meadow Close

WF13EF

Mountbatten Grove

WF34DN

Rooks Nest Road

Data Sources

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