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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 81 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
81
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
44.09(+1%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.42(-3%)
Public order
7.78(-13%)
Shoplifting
7.26(-16%)
Other theft
6.91(+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 201 recent sales, the median property price is £248,000 in Wrenthorpe and Outwood West area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £860,000.

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
Detached71£360,000
Flats6£110,000
Semi-Detached94£234,975
Terraced30£182,500

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

WF12AW

Bradford Road

WF12UH

Bramble Court

WF20PA

Silcoates Lane

WF20LX

Bradford Road

WF12GH

Feller View

WF12AP

Bradford Road

WF12AU

Bradford Road

WF20AF

Honeysuckle Close

WF20SG

Westfield Crescent

WF59AP

Park Mill Lane

WF20FY

Wren Green Avenue

WF20PD

Silcoates Lane

WF20QG

Potovens Lane

WF20RU

Pippins Green Avenue

WF20SZ

Greenlay Drive

WF12BQ

Ruskin Avenue

WF20NQ

Jerry Clay Lane

WF20NS

Jerry Clay Lane

WF20PB

Silcoates Lane

WF20QB

Wrenthorpe Lane

WF20SW

Edward Court

WF20UT

Lawns Court

WF20XN

Stephenson Way

WF12HA

Jasmine Mews

WF12DL

Rowan Tree Court

WF20JU

Ashley Close

WF20QD

Bradford Road

WF20QW

Bradford Road

WF20SN

New Row

WF20SY

Bradford Road

WF12GU

Sintering Close

WF12JQ

Leeds Road

WF12PS

Leeds Road

WF20GS

Whitwell Close

WF20LB

Trough Well Lane

WF20LJ

Orchard Close

WF20PX

Wrenthorpe Lane

WF33TB

Virginia Close

WF59TJ

Fryers Way

WF12FB

Malvern Mews

WF20QS

Carr Gate Drive

WF12NY

Lingwell Gate Drive

WF20SJ

West View

WF20TR

Billingham Close

WF12BD

Ruskin Avenue

WF12JL

Leeds Road

WF12ND

Leeds Road

WF20BB

Highfield Drive

WF20BP

Childs Road

WF20BZ

Sunny Hill Close

WF20JH

Cricketers Approach

WF20NE

Wrenthorpe Lane

WF20SQ

Rishworth Close

WF12HL

Delft Road

WF12FA

Millfield Drive

WF12FJ

Whitaker Drive

WF20UH

Waites Croft

WF29AB

Green Lane

WF12AZ

Broomhall Avenue

WF12LF

Potovens Lane

WF12LS

Philip Garth

WF12PW

Annie Street

WF20RP

Nooking

WF20TD

Westways Rise

WF12AR

Whitegates Close

WF12LU

Leeds Road

WF12PQ

Ledger Lane

WF12PU

Red Hall Lane

WF20QA

Wrenthorpe Lane

WF12PP

Ashbury Chase

WF20BJ

Marion Avenue

WF20FA

Scholars Chase

WF20TW

Greenfield Close

WF12NR

Ledger Place

WF20FF

Foxglove Folly

WF20RA

Bradford Road

WF12JE

Potters Close

WF12JS

Church Lane

WF12NJ

Margaret Street

WF20BL

Marion Grove

WF20FD

Larkspur Way

WF20LF

Trough Well Lane

WF20LG

Woodside Avenue

WF20JP

The Green

WF20LP

Wrenthorpe Road

WF20SS

Thompson Drive

WF59EE

Mothers Way

WF12NA

Victoria Way

WF12PB

Railway Terrace

WF12PE

Potovens Lane

WF20AW

Batley Road

WF20FB

Hazel Bank

WF20JW

Rodger Lane

WF20NR

Keren Grove

WF20PG

Batley Road

WF20QJ

Appleshawn Crescent

WF20SH

Batley Road

WF20TS

Charles Cotton Close

WF12JH

Leeds Road

WF20HT

Coronation Street

Data Sources

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