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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 75 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
75
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
41.3(-5%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.94(-6%)
Public order
7.29(-19%)
Shoplifting
6.71(-22%)
Other theft
6.12(-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 104 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 in Outwood West area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 up to £725,000.

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
Detached39£350,000
Flats1£150,000
Semi-Detached40£234,950
Terraced24£182,500

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

WF12AW

Bradford Road

WF12UH

Bramble Court

WF12GH

Feller View

WF12AP

Bradford Road

WF12AU

Bradford Road

WF13HL

Grey Court

WF13TR

Broadmeadows

WF20XN

Stephenson Way

WF33SW

Ridings Mews

WF12HA

Jasmine Mews

WF12DL

Rowan Tree Court

WF13DB

Stanley and Outwood East

WF12GU

Sintering Close

WF12JQ

Leeds Road

WF12PS

Leeds Road

WF13DZ

Rooks Nest Road

WF33TB

Virginia Close

WF12ZG

Lancaster Avenue

WF12DY

Cobham Parade

WF12NY

Lingwell Gate Drive

WF12JL

Leeds Road

WF12ND

Leeds Road

WF12HL

Delft Road

WF12FJ

Whitaker Drive

WF12AZ

Broomhall Avenue

WF12LF

Potovens Lane

WF12LS

Philip Garth

WF12PW

Annie Street

WF12DT

Leeds Road

WF12LU

Leeds Road

WF12PQ

Ledger Lane

WF12PU

Red Hall Lane

WF13DY

Kingswell Avenue

WF13HN

Grey Street

WF12PP

Ashbury Chase

WF12NR

Ledger Place

WF12ZH

Milthorp Carr Road

WF13DN

Wilson Drive

WF12JE

Potters Close

WF12JS

Church Lane

WF12NJ

Margaret Street

WF12DX

Leeds Road

WF12NA

Victoria Way

WF12PB

Railway Terrace

WF12PE

Potovens Lane

WF13HY

Newton Lane

WF33EP

Lingwell Nook Crest

WF12JH

Leeds Road

WF12EN

Brandon Court

WF12UZ

Snow Hill Way

WF12FU

Ruby Court

WF12GL

Limestone Road

WF13DW

Newton Court

WF13EY

Binks Street

WF33JL

Lingwell Gate Lane

WF12JR

Outwood Park Court

WF12LR

George Street

WF13DP

Wilson Drive

WF13ET

Bevin Close

WF33JS

Lingwell Gate Lane

WF12JU

Church Lane Avenue

WF12LH

George Street

WF12LW

Ryecroft Close

WF12NU

Lingwell Gate Lane

WF13HD

Moxon Way

WF33TD

Virginia Court

WF12FW

Prince Albert Court

WF12JB

Leeds Road

WF12LE

Potovens Lane

WF12FQ

Stockbridge Way

WF12LQ

Potovens Lane

WF33JR

Lingwell Gate Lane

WF33JZ

Kenmore Road

WF12HF

Wrenthorpe and Outwood West

WF12LG

Clayton Rise

WF12HN

Delft Court

WF12UF

Paragon Avenue

WF33TE

Virginia Gardens

WF12JW

Mullite Road

WF12NP

The Avenue

WF12NW

The Avenue

WF12UY

Red Hall Court

WF13DX

Rooks Nest Road

WF12LL

Edward Drive

WF12UR

Whitaker Drive

WF12JD

Leeds Road

WF12NE

Victoria Street

WF13HB

Moxon Street

WF13JD

Newton Lane

WF12NB

Victoria Way

WF12NN

Victoria Street

WF12PR

Lo Grove

WF12ZF

Fraser Way

WF12HD

Ruby Close

WF12PG

Newstead Avenue

WF13DL

Bolus Lane

WF33HG

Pollard Street

WF12FR

Ruby Street

WF12LJ

Charles Avenue

WF12NL

Queen Elizabeth Street

Data Sources

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