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Stanley and Outwood East

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About

Stanley and Outwood East ward lies in the northeastern part of the Wakefield metropolitan district. The area is primarily residential, characterised by a mix of housing types including terraced homes and modern developments. It contains local amenities such as schools, shops, and community centres serving the neighbourhoods. The ward's landscape includes several green spaces and parks for local recreation.

A notable landmark is the historic Stanley Ferry Aqueduct, an important piece of canal engineering. The area is bordered by the Wakefield to Leeds railway line, providing a transport link. Industrial heritage from coal mining has historically shaped the local economy, though the land use is now more varied. The ward functions as a settled residential community within the wider district.

Area overview

On average Stanley and Outwood East has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 112 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Stanley and Outwood East is £51,148 per year. There are 7 schools in Stanley and Outwood East: 5 primary (1 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Stanley and Outwood East is home to around 16,806 people, with a population density of about 1,237.7 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
112
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
9.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Stanley and Outwood East Population
16,806
Population density
1,237.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
62.12(+43%)
Public order
11.19(+25%)
Other theft
9.46(+42%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.22(-33%)
Shoplifting
9.1(+5%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
14,890
88.63%
Other White
455
2.71%
Indian
298
1.77%
Pakistani
239
1.42%
African
157
0.93%
Total population: 16,800

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
4,342
31.51%
Level 3 (A level)
2,441
17.71%
No qualifications
2,397
17.39%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,992
14.46%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,343
9.75%
Total 16+ residents: 13,780

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
2,782
38.33%
Owns outright
2,633
36.28%
Private landlord or letting agency
898
12.37%
Social rents from council
509
7.01%
Other social rented
238
3.28%
Total households: 7,258

Property prices in Stanley and Outwood East

Based on 240 recent sales, the median property price is £245,548 in Stanley and Outwood East area, with individual transactions ranging from £38,000 up to £660,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Stanley and Outwood East 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 Stanley and Outwood East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached81£360,000
Flats5£133,000
Semi-Detached90£245,000
Terraced64£173,250

10 years median price trend in Stanley and Outwood East

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Stanley and Outwood East.

All postcodes in Stanley and Outwood East

WF14AW

Aberford Road

WF34DP

Rooks Nest Road

WF34EP

Lee Moor Road

WF34HU

Lake Lock Road

WF34NJ

Finkin Lane

WF13DS

Jubilee Crescent

WF14AN

Aberford Road

WF14FF

Pilkington Close

WF33GA

Springfield Close

WF34ET

Moorland Place

WF34QE

Chaucer Avenue

WF12DU

Leeds Road

WF12LZ

Gateways

WF34AZ

Aberford Road

WF34DR

Baker Lane

WF34JJ

Lake Lock Grove

WF34LB

Riverdale Road

WF34LJ

Greenwood Way

WF34PR

Firth Close

LS268BF

Castle Gate

WF13EH

Attlee Grove

WF13RA

Stumps Close

WF13TH

Brackenwood Road

WF34AB

Water Lane

WF34ER

Fenton Road

WF34HA

Stonecroft

WF34JR

Ferry Lane

WF34PZ

Elgar Walk

LS268HH

Patrick Green

WF13TE

Meadow Garth

WF14FB

Casey Court

WF33JY

Winden Grove

WF34EF

Lee Moor Road

WF34GT

St Swithins Mews

WF34HW

Lake Lock Road

WF62JA

Boundary Lane

WF12QD

Leeds Road

WF13DJ

Bolus Close

WF13EJ

Mountbatten Crescent

WF13QJ

Trent Bridge Way

WF34AX

Bottom Boat Road

WF34DG

Spa Fold

WF34EY

Coney Warren Lane

WF34HE

Aberford Road

WF34NF

Aberford Road

WF34QP

Pelagos Drive

WF13FE

Harrison Close

WF14GJ

Haywood Drive

WF33FU

Park View

WF33LX

Johns Avenue

WF34GZ

Balk Avenue

WF34HR

Church Road

WF34PW

Croxall Drive

WF34FA

Stanley and Outwood East

Data Sources

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