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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

WF20TE

Westways

WF20TN

Greenfield Way

WF20WG

Pipers Close

WF59TG

Albert Drive

WF12FH

Eton Walk

WF12UZ

Snow Hill Way

WF20BE

Light Lane

WF20BS

Childs Road

WF20JE

Southfield Close

WF20LD

Woodside

WF12BW

Bradford Road

WF12FU

Ruby Court

WF20HY

Wrenthorpe Road

WF20LT

Melbourne Avenue

WF20RH

Beck Bottom

WF20TH

Westways

WF12BA

Bradford Road

WF12EG

Westminster Avenue

WF12GL

Limestone Road

WF20JJ

School Lane

WF20QL

Bradford Road

WF20QP

Carr Gate Mount

WF20TP

Allan Haigh Close

WF20TQ

Danella Grove

WF33JL

Lingwell Gate Lane

WF12JR

Outwood Park Court

WF12LR

George Street

WF20FJ

Sunny Hill Gardens

WF20RB

Bradford Road

WF20SR

Gawthorpe Lane

WF33JS

Lingwell Gate Lane

WF59TR

Mothers Way

WF12JU

Church Lane Avenue

WF12LH

George Street

WF12LW

Ryecroft Close

WF12NU

Lingwell Gate Lane

WF20JZ

Lyndale Drive

WF33TD

Virginia Court

WF12BP

Bowling Avenue

WF12FW

Prince Albert Court

WF20FH

Juniper Close

WF20FQ

Saffron Court

WF20HR

Wrenthorpe Road

WF20PT

Wrenthorpe Lane

WF20QR

Carr Gate Crescent

WF20SP

Batley Road

WF20UG

Melbourne Mews

WF29NF

Wellesley Green

WF12LE

Potovens Lane

WF20JX

Dean Close

WF20NL

Wrenthorpe Lane

WF20QY

Trevor Terrace

WF12FQ

Stockbridge Way

WF12LQ

Potovens Lane

WF12NQ

Park Avenue

WF20JB

Valley Crescent

WF20NY

Silcoates Lane

WF20NZ

The Mount

WF33JR

Lingwell Gate Lane

WF20JQ

Towlerton Lane

WF20XG

Brunel Road

WF33JZ

Kenmore Road

WF12HF

Wrenthorpe and Outwood West

WF12LG

Clayton Rise

WF20RG

Brandy Carr Road

WF20XJ

South Park Way

WF12HN

Delft Court

WF12UF

Paragon Avenue

WF20JD

Valley Drive

WF20JN

Wrenthorpe Road

WF20QN

Grandstand Road

WF20RS

Brandy Carr Road

WF20RT

Hawthorne Close

WF20XE

Kenmore Road

WF33TE

Virginia Gardens

WF59TQ

Daughter's Court

WF12EX

Westminster Drive

WF12JW

Mullite Road

WF12NP

The Avenue

WF12NW

The Avenue

WF12UY

Red Hall Court

WF20LS

Sycamore Avenue

WF20RR

Brandy Carr Road

WF20SU

Morrell Crescent

WF20UJ

Silcoates Court

WF12LL

Edward Drive

WF12UR

Whitaker Drive

WF20JA

Valley Crescent

WF20PE

Silcoates Lane

WF20RF

Brandy Carr Road

WF20RX

Pippins Green Avenue

WF12BU

Wrenthorpe Road

WF12JD

Leeds Road

WF12NE

Victoria Street

WF20GL

Wrenthorpe Close

WF20QH

Bradford Road

WF20UY

St Clair Green

WF12NB

Victoria Way

WF12NN

Victoria Street

WF12PR

Lo Grove

Data Sources

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