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Wrenthorpe and Outwood West

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About

Wrenthorpe and Outwood West is a residential ward on the western edge of the Wakefield metropolitan district. The area is characterised by a mix of housing, including post-war estates and more recent developments. It contains local amenities such as schools, shops, and community facilities serving its population. The M1 motorway forms a significant part of its western boundary, influencing the area's layout and connectivity.

The ward includes the distinct communities of Wrenthorpe and Outwood, with Outwood itself spanning the border into Leeds. A notable local landmark is the historic Wrenthorpe Methodist Church. Green spaces are present, including parts of the Outwood Trail, which follows a former railway line. The area functions primarily as a commuter base, with road links providing access to Wakefield city centre, Leeds, and the wider motorway network.

Area overview

On average Wrenthorpe and Outwood West has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 80 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Wrenthorpe and Outwood West is £50,645 per year. There are 9 schools in Wrenthorpe and Outwood West: 5 primary (3 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good). Wrenthorpe and Outwood West is home to around 17,215 people, with a population density of about 1,590.8 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
80
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
11.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Wrenthorpe and Outwood West Population
17,215
Population density
1,590.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
45.37(+3%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.12(-1%)
Public order
7.09(-20%)
Shoplifting
6.56(-25%)
Other theft
6.39(-4%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
15,599
90.61%
Other White
345
2%
Indian
231
1.34%
Pakistani
193
1.12%
African
165
0.96%
Total population: 17,215

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
4,211
29.78%
No qualifications
2,640
18.67%
Level 3 (A level)
2,393
16.93%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
2,076
14.68%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,426
10.09%
Total 16+ residents: 14,138

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
2,742
37.58%
Owns outright
2,693
36.91%
Social rents from council
618
8.47%
Private landlord or letting agency
562
7.7%
Other social rented
467
6.4%
Total households: 7,296

Property prices in Wrenthorpe and Outwood West

Based on 207 recent sales, the median property price is £259,950 in Wrenthorpe and Outwood West area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £560,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Wrenthorpe and 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 Wrenthorpe and Outwood West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached83£350,000
Semi-Detached90£243,500
Terraced25£175,000
Flats9£110,000

10 years median price trend in Wrenthorpe and Outwood West

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wrenthorpe and Outwood West.

All postcodes in Wrenthorpe and Outwood West

WF20LX

Bradford Road

WF20SP

Batley Road

WF12AZ

Broomhall Avenue

WF20BP

Childs Road

WF20FT

Leafield Drive

WF12AJ

Fox Lane

WF20XR

Kenmore Road

WF20BG

Cross Pipes Road

WF20RX

Pippins Green Avenue

WF12PQ

Ledger Lane

WF20FS

Leafield Gardens

WF20PA

Silcoates Lane

WF20FB

Hazel Bank

WF12UL

Red Hall Avenue

WF12JL

Leeds Road

WF12GG

Bottle Kiln Rise

WF20PZ

Queens Drive

WF12UJ

Herriot Way

WF12DF

Red Hall Crescent

WF20XG

Brunel Road

WF12BS

Windsor Crescent

WF20JP

The Green

WF20GL

Wrenthorpe Close

WF12ES

Noble Road

WF20JH

Cricketers Approach

WF20TF

Westways Close

WF20LS

Sycamore Avenue

WF59EE

Mothers Way

WF20TE

Westways

WF20GP

Rhubarb Hill

WF12PD

Potovens Lane

WF20SQ

Rishworth Close

WF20BT

St Pauls Drive

WF20UU

Tudor Lawns

WF20SF

Westfield Place

WF20HX

Duke Of York Street

WF20SN

New Row

WF33JS

Lingwell Gate Lane

WF20QJ

Appleshawn Crescent

WF12BW

Bradford Road

WF20BL

Marion Grove

WF20PF

Wrenthorpe Lane

WF20FU

Wren Green Way

WF20TJ

Greenfield Mount

WF20BB

Highfield Drive

WF12EZ

Millfield Place

WF20RZ

Batley Road

WF12NG

King George Street

WF59TP

Silkwood Court

WF29AA

Wellington Street

WF20NE

Wrenthorpe Lane

WF20BJ

Marion Avenue

WF20LT

Melbourne Avenue

WF12GU

Sintering Close

WF20JU

Ashley Close

WF20NX

Silcoates Lane

WF12PS

Leeds Road

WF20XW

Telford Way

WF20DT

Winchester Close

WF12GQ

St Georges Place

WF12JZ

Church Lane

WF20AP

Batley Road

WF20HR

Wrenthorpe Road

WF20FD

Larkspur Way

WF33JZ

Kenmore Road

WF20QD

Bradford Road

WF12AN

Bradford Road

WF33TD

Virginia Court

WF12PU

Red Hall Lane

WF20RG

Brandy Carr Road

WF12JP

Willow Park

WF12DZ

Noble Road

WF12AW

Bradford Road

WF20QP

Carr Gate Mount

WF12LR

George Street

WF20XH

Stephenson Way

WF20GT

Victoria Mews

WF20JL

School Lane

WF20PE

Silcoates Lane

WF20PH

Wrenthorpe Lane

WF12AR

Whitegates Close

WF59TR

Mothers Way

WF12LN

Edward Drive

WF20GN

Southview Drive

WF12HH

Celadon Avenue

WF20QL

Bradford Road

WF20QX

Lawns Lane

WF12FW

Prince Albert Court

WF20RW

Lindale Garth

WF20QH

Bradford Road

WF12FJ

Whitaker Drive

WF20NF

Jerry Clay Lane

WF20UY

St Clair Green

WF20NZ

The Mount

WF20XF

Kenmore Road

WF59TJ

Fryers Way

WF12LY

Chandlers Close

WF12FA

Millfield Drive

WF12JE

Potters Close

WF12HP

Old Hall Close

Data Sources

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