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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

WF12PE

Potovens Lane

WF12HN

Delft Court

WF33EP

Lingwell Nook Crest

WF12PS

Leeds Road

WF33SJ

Ridings Way

WF12GS

Snowfield Avenue

WF13DU

Wilson Court

WF12NE

Victoria Street

Data Sources

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