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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

WF12PZ

Ledger Lane

WF12DF

Red Hall Crescent

WF12ZJ

Hoult Court

WF13DU

Wilson Court

WF13EZ

Coach Road

WF33TA

Virginia Drive

WF12BH

Barnes Avenue

WF12AY

Broomhall Crescent

WF12GJ

Portland Road

WF12NZ

Potovens Lane

WF12UQ

Butterfield Way

WF33JH

Potovens Lane

WF33JW

Lingwell Gate Lane

WF33SH

Oakdale Close

WF12LX

Vicarage Close

WF12NS

Ledger Lane

WF12PJ

Princess Street

WF12ZE

Cawood Close

WF13DT

Bolus Lane

WF33HZ

Lingwell Nook Lane

WF33SD

Ridings Close

WF13JB

Newton Lane

WF33SN

Ridings Gardens

WF12GA

Ruby Street

WF12JF

Moxon Grove

WF12AJ

Fox Lane

WF33JG

Colliery Approach

WF12NX

Lingwell Gate Lane

WF12BX

The Paddock

WF12HH

Wrenthorpe and Outwood West

WF13HJ

Grey Close

WF33JT

Pleasant View

WF12GN

Sintering Crescent

WF12JG

Hedley Crescent

WF33JX

Lingwell Gate Lane

WF12ER

Duke Way

WF12FY

Potovens Close

WF12JT

Church Lane

WF12PH

Ledger Lane

WF12SZ

The Old Gardens

WF33JJ

Ridings Court

WF33SJ

Ridings Way

WF12NG

King George Street

WF13TW

Holly Court

WF12GS

Snowfield Avenue

WF33SE

Ridings Lane

WF33SF

Coniston Court

WF12AH

Bradford Road

WF12DZ

Noble Road

WF12FT

Timperley Close

WF12NT

Winterbourne View

WF12UW

Springhills View

WF12LT

Leeds Road

WF12UL

Red Hall Avenue

WF33GZ

Bingham Place

WF12JN

Belvedere Court

WF12LB

Kingsley Close

WF12LD

Kingsley Garth

WF12LN

Edward Drive

WF12PD

Potovens Lane

WF12PN

Leeds Road

WF12BB

Broomhall Avenue

WF12FN

Rohaan Close

WF12JJ

Willow Green

WF12NH

Elstone View

WF12UB

Snow Hill Close

WF13EU

Bevin Close

WF13HQ

Grey Street

WF12UA

Snow Hill Rise

WF12BJ

Barnes Avenue

WF12FZ

Ledger Fold Rise

WF12JP

Willow Park

WF12UN

Red Hall Court

WF12FP

Prince Albert Road

WF12NF

Bramley Crescent

WF12PA

Lingwell Gate Crescent

WF33JA

Lingwell Nook Lane

WF33SL

Wallace Gardens

WF12FS

Reeds Way

WF12EQ

Sovereign Road

WF12ES

Noble Road

WF12FX

Red Hall Avenue

WF12HP

Old Hall Close

WF12PL

Annie Street

WF13DR

Jubilee Avenue

WF12JY

Monkwood Road

WF12UJ

Herriot Way

WF33JP

Grandstand Road

WF13DS

Jubilee Crescent

WF12DU

Leeds Road

WF12FL

Paisley Close

WF12LZ

Gateways

WF33HR

Lingwell Court

WF12AX

Broomhall Avenue

WF12JX

Monkwood Road

WF12JZ

Church Lane

WF12LY

Chandlers Close

WF12LP

Andrew Crescent

WF12PT

Red Hall Lane

WF13TE

Meadow Garth

Data Sources

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