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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

WF12FX

Red Hall Avenue

WF13EY

Binks Street

WF12JQ

Leeds Road

WF33JT

Pleasant View

WF12FS

Reeds Way

WF12AH

Bradford Road

WF33SD

Ridings Close

WF12GQ

St Georges Place

WF12JZ

Church Lane

WF12NL

Queen Elizabeth Street

WF12JS

Church Lane

WF12AN

Bradford Road

WF12AZ

Broomhall Avenue

WF12BB

Broomhall Avenue

WF12PH

Ledger Lane

WF12LZ

Gateways

WF12ZE

Cawood Close

WF12NT

Winterbourne View

WF12PT

Red Hall Lane

WF12JY

Monkwood Road

WF12UB

Snow Hill Close

WF13DY

Kingswell Avenue

WF12JE

Potters Close

WF12FT

Timperley Close

WF12AX

Broomhall Avenue

WF13HN

Grey Street

WF12LR

George Street

WF12UL

Red Hall Avenue

WF12ZJ

Hoult Court

WF12LP

Andrew Crescent

WF12JP

Willow Park

WF12JB

Leeds Road

WF12FU

Ruby Court

WF12PR

Lo Grove

WF12PD

Potovens Lane

WF33SE

Ridings Lane

WF12PB

Railway Terrace

WF12DT

Leeds Road

WF12EQ

Sovereign Road

WF33HG

Pollard Street

WF12GG

Bottle Kiln Rise

WF12LY

Chandlers Close

WF12AY

Broomhall Crescent

WF33JP

Grandstand Road

WF12LB

Kingsley Close

WF12PQ

Ledger Lane

WF12FP

Prince Albert Road

WF12ND

Leeds Road

WF33TE

Virginia Gardens

WF12LL

Edward Drive

WF12SZ

The Old Gardens

WF12GJ

Portland Road

WF12PG

Newstead Avenue

WF12EN

Brandon Court

WF12JX

Monkwood Road

WF12LU

Leeds Road

WF12DU

Leeds Road

WF33UZ

Springbank Mews

WF12JR

Outwood Park Court

WF12JD

Leeds Road

WF12FY

Potovens Close

WF33SF

Coniston Court

WF12PU

Red Hall Lane

WF12GP

Ruby Street

WF12AU

Bradford Road

WF12PW

Annie Street

WF12GL

Limestone Road

WF13DZ

Rooks Nest Road

WF12GR

Ruby View

WF12NW

The Avenue

WF12DF

Red Hall Crescent

WF12HF

Wrenthorpe and Outwood West

WF13TE

Meadow Garth

WF13HD

Moxon Way

WF12UH

Bramble Court

WF12UN

Red Hall Court

WF12PA

Lingwell Gate Crescent

WF12LD

Kingsley Garth

WF12LF

Potovens Lane

WF12ES

Noble Road

WF12JH

Leeds Road

WF12UW

Springhills View

WF12GU

Sintering Close

WF12ZF

Fraser Way

WF12DZ

Noble Road

WF13DJ

Bolus Close

WF12LJ

Charles Avenue

WF12NH

Elstone View

WF13EZ

Coach Road

WF13DP

Wilson Drive

WF12DL

Rowan Tree Court

WF12ZH

Milthorp Carr Road

WF12JN

Belvedere Court

WF13HL

Grey Court

WF33JR

Lingwell Gate Lane

WF12NJ

Margaret Street

WF12BJ

Barnes Avenue

WF12FR

Ruby Street

WF12JJ

Willow Green

WF12GH

Feller View

Data Sources

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