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About

Outwood West is a residential suburb situated in the north of Wakefield, bordered by the M1 motorway to the west. The area is characterised by a mix of housing, including post-war semis-detached homes and more recent developments. It offers local amenities such as shops and schools, serving the daily needs of its community.

A notable local landmark is the grade II listed Outwood Viaduct, a 19th-century railway structure that passes through the area. Green spaces include the playing fields of Outwood Academy and smaller parks, providing recreational space within the largely built-up environment.

Area overview

On average Outwood West has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 73 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 13.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Outwood West is £48,276 per year. There are 2 schools in Outwood West: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Outwood West is home to around 8,499 people, with a population density of about 2,485.4 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
73
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
13%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Outwood West Population
8,499
Population density
2,485.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
42.48(-4%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.47(+1%)
Public order
6.35(-28%)
Shoplifting
6.24(-29%)
Vehicle crime
5.18(-8%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,561
88.96%
Other White
183
2.15%
Indian
164
1.93%
African
111
1.31%
Pakistani
94
1.11%
Total population: 8,499

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,943
28.02%
No qualifications
1,429
20.61%
Level 3 (A level)
1,120
16.15%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,030
14.85%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
700
10.09%
Total 16+ residents: 6,935

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,318
35.86%
Owns outright
1,295
35.24%
Social rents from council
364
9.9%
Private landlord or letting agency
356
9.69%
Other social rented
238
6.48%
Total households: 3,675

Property prices in Outwood West

Based on 106 recent sales, the median property price is £258,700 in Outwood West area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £511,950.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Outwood West 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 West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached37£235,000
Terraced24£172,500
Flats1£90,000
Detached44£339,750

10 years median price trend in Outwood West

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

All postcodes in Outwood West

WF12NA

Victoria Way

WF12NU

Lingwell Gate Lane

WF12AP

Bradford Road

WF12BH

Barnes Avenue

WF12LG

Clayton Rise

WF33SW

Ridings Mews

WF12DY

Cobham Parade

WF13HQ

Grey Street

WF13DW

Newton Court

WF33GZ

Bingham Place

WF33JX

Lingwell Gate Lane

WF33SL

Wallace Gardens

WF12LQ

Potovens Lane

WF33JZ

Kenmore Road

WF13JB

Newton Lane

WF13JD

Newton Lane

WF12NG

King George Street

WF13DL

Bolus Lane

WF12FZ

Ledger Fold Rise

WF33JL

Lingwell Gate Lane

WF12UY

Red Hall Court

WF12JT

Church Lane

WF12LN

Edward Drive

WF12FQ

Stockbridge Way

WF13DN

Wilson Drive

WF12UZ

Snow Hill Way

WF12GN

Sintering Crescent

WF33SH

Oakdale Close

WF33HR

Lingwell Court

WF13ET

Bevin Close

WF12FW

Prince Albert Court

WF33SN

Ridings Gardens

WF12AW

Bradford Road

WF12JF

Moxon Grove

WF12UF

Paragon Avenue

WF33TD

Virginia Court

WF33JA

Lingwell Nook Lane

WF13DS

Jubilee Crescent

WF12BX

The Paddock

WF12PZ

Ledger Lane

WF13DT

Bolus Lane

WF13DB

Stanley and Outwood East

WF12GA

Ruby Street

WF33JW

Lingwell Gate Lane

WF12PP

Ashbury Chase

WF12LE

Potovens Lane

WF33JJ

Ridings Court

WF12NS

Ledger Lane

WF12LW

Ryecroft Close

WF12JU

Church Lane Avenue

WF13TW

Holly Court

WF33TA

Virginia Drive

WF13TR

Broadmeadows

WF33HZ

Lingwell Nook Lane

WF12FL

Paisley Close

WF12ZG

Lancaster Avenue

WF12LA

Kingsley Avenue

WF12NZ

Potovens Lane

WF13DX

Rooks Nest Road

WF12FN

Rohaan Close

WF12NX

Lingwell Gate Lane

WF12LX

Vicarage Close

WF12PN

Leeds Road

WF12HA

Jasmine Mews

WF12FJ

Whitaker Drive

WF12AJ

Fox Lane

WF12UR

Whitaker Drive

WF12NP

The Avenue

WF12HP

Old Hall Close

WF20XN

Stephenson Way

WF12JL

Leeds Road

WF12HL

Delft Road

WF12DX

Leeds Road

WF12JW

Mullite Road

WF13HB

Moxon Street

WF33JG

Colliery Approach

WF13HY

Newton Lane

WF12UA

Snow Hill Rise

WF12LH

George Street

WF12NN

Victoria Street

WF13HJ

Grey Close

WF12NF

Bramley Crescent

WF33JH

Potovens Lane

WF33JS

Lingwell Gate Lane

WF12ER

Duke Way

WF12PL

Annie Street

WF12HH

Celadon Avenue

WF12PJ

Princess Street

WF12LS

Philip Garth

WF13DR

Jubilee Avenue

WF12UQ

Butterfield Way

WF12JG

Hedley Crescent

WF12NB

Victoria Way

WF13EU

Bevin Close

WF12NY

Lingwell Gate Drive

WF12LT

Leeds Road

WF12UJ

Herriot Way

WF33TB

Virginia Close

WF12NR

Ledger Place

WF12HD

Ruby Close

Data Sources

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