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Stanley, Moorhouse & Bottomboat

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About

Stanley, Moorhouse & Bottomboat form a mainly residential sector east of Wakefield city centre. The area mixes short terraces, semi-detached homes and later estate housing, served by local shops, a primary school and community facilities. Bus routes link the neighbourhood with the city and nearby employment centres, and small shopping parades provide everyday services. Street patterns include tight terraces and through-roads that carry commuter traffic, while local allotments and small greens punctuate the built area.

Industry shaped the place: place names and some street layouts reflect the former coal and rail activity that once ran through the ward, and several converted plots now host pocket parks and play areas. Local groups run seasonal events from the community centre, and paths through the green corridors are used by residents for short walks. Housing renewal and small-scale development have changed parts of the ward, but everyday life remains focused on schools, shops and local services.

Area overview

On average Stanley, Moorhouse & Bottomboat has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 92 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 12.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Stanley, Moorhouse & Bottomboat is £51,783 per year. There are 4 schools in Stanley, Moorhouse & Bottomboat: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Stanley, Moorhouse & Bottomboat is home to around 6,928 people, with a population density of about 748.9 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
92
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
12.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Stanley, Moorhouse & Bottomboat Population
6,928
Population density
748.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
48.64(+12%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.4(-17%)
Vehicle crime
10.68(+91%)
Other theft
8.8(+32%)
Public order
7.07(-21%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,079
87.75%
Other White
184
2.66%
Indian
144
2.08%
Pakistani
93
1.34%
African
72
1.04%
Total population: 6,928

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,816
32.1%
Level 3 (A level)
1,013
17.91%
No qualifications
1,003
17.73%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
815
14.41%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
522
9.23%
Total 16+ residents: 5,657

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,151
37.84%
Owns outright
976
32.08%
Private landlord or letting agency
404
13.28%
Social rents from council
298
9.8%
Other social rented
126
4.14%
Total households: 3,042

Property prices in Stanley, Moorhouse & Bottomboat

Based on 139 recent sales, the median property price is £260,000 in Stanley, Moorhouse & Bottomboat area, with individual transactions ranging from £38,000 up to £600,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Stanley, Moorhouse & Bottomboat 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, Moorhouse & Bottomboat over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached55£379,995
Flats5£133,000
Semi-Detached42£250,000
Terraced37£170,000

10 years median price trend in Stanley, Moorhouse & Bottomboat

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Stanley, Moorhouse & Bottomboat.

All postcodes in Stanley, Moorhouse & Bottomboat

WF34NB

Stanley and Outwood East

WF34FX

Stables Court

WF14FW

Fountains Close

WF14GA

Bolton Mews

WF34PG

Oak Avenue

WF14FN

Beecher Drive

WF14JH

St Annes Drive

WF34EU

Lee Moor Lane

WF34HL

Lake Lock Drive

WF34PX

Gainsborough Way

WF34BE

Moorhouse View

WF34FH

Sanderson Way

WF34NG

Parkside Lane

WF14AL

Aberford Road

WF34AR

Bottom Boat Road

WF34BN

Barker Street

WF34JA

Long Causeway

WF34JX

Ash Street

WF34AN

St Peters Crescent

WF34AS

Colley Gardens

WF34JQ

Mount Road

WF14FS

Midgley Court

WF34FT

Parkside Farm Close

WF34PE

Elm Avenue

WF34BP

Moorhouse Grove

WF34JW

Wesley Hall Court

LS268HD

Castle Gate

WF14FR

Shaw Court

WF14GH

Stanley Hall Close

WF34AQ

Aberford Road

WF34GP

Elm Crescent

WF34HP

Lake Lock Road

WF34LA

Riverdale Road

LS268HE

Patrick Green

WF14JJ

Royal Troon Drive

WF34DE

Aberford Road

WF34GL

Tree Top Close

WF34JY

Ash Grove

WF34NP

Aberford Road

WF34NQ

Finkin Avenue

WF34PQ

Aberford Road

WF34AJ

Aberford Road

WF34FQ

Firth Way

WF34HF

Aberford Road

WF34HN

Lake Lock Drive

WF34LE

Riverdale Drive

WF34LH

Ferry Lane

WF14FP

Haywood Road

WF14GR

Burkwood Mews

WF14JN

St Andrews Close

WF34AF

Aberford Road

WF34AY

Bottom Boat Road

LS268HQ

Low Royds Green

WF34GY

Heron Way

WF34NA

Stanley and Outwood East

WF34JD

Long Causeway

WF34NY

Ash Crescent

WF14GG

Stanley Hall Drive

WF34AU

Bottom Boat Road

WF34FR

Stanley Parkway

WF34GR

Ferrymans Court

WF14FQ

Heselden Drive

WF34DQ

Beech Avenue

WF34NT

Aberford Road

WF34JU

Ferry Lane

WF34LD

Riverdale Close

WF34PT

Noon Close

WF14TU

Wakefield East

WF34GE

Tranquillity Court

WF34JT

Montcalm Crescent

WF14FE

Novale Way

WF34AA

Aberford Road

WF34AG

Aberford Road

WF34GJ

Tree Top Drive

WF34LY

Ferry Lane

WF34PH

Gainsborough Way

WF34ES

Lee Moor Lane

WF34JF

Canal Walk

WF34LU

Ward Lane

WF14FG

Pinderhill Avenue

WF34BB

Moorhouse Grove

WF34FL

Scarlett Close

WF34QB

St Swithins Grove

WF34LR

Winter Fields Way

WF34QR

St Swithins Drive

WF34DW

Rooks Nest Road

WF34FP

Firth Grove

WF34FY

Beamshaw Way

WF34ND

Clarke Hall Road

WF34PL

Longfellow Grove

WF34QT

Strawberry Mews

LS269FT

Stanley and Outwood East

WF34DT

Newlands Walk

WF34HZ

Lake Lock Road

WF34JB

Long Causeway

WF34AD

Aberford Road

WF34AH

Aberford Road

WF34BW

Charlesworth Place

WF34HY

Intake Close

WF14AD

Bar Lane

Data Sources

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