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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

WF20RQ

Caledonia Court

WF12NT

Winterbourne View

WF20SH

Batley Road

WF20QW

Bradford Road

WF20PD

Silcoates Lane

WF12FT

Timperley Close

WF20QT

Bradford Road

WF20PB

Silcoates Lane

WF20AG

Batley Road

WF20JQ

Towlerton Lane

WF20LZ

Coleridge Crescent

WF20BS

Childs Road

WF20JR

Wrenthorpe Road

WF20PN

Lindale Lane

WF12NE

Victoria Street

WF20NA

Woodside Drive

WF20PS

Sunnyhill Crescent

WF20GW

Crown Gardens

WF12EG

Westminster Avenue

WF20JE

Southfield Close

WF33TE

Virginia Gardens

WF20BH

Lindale Mount

WF20BX

Highfield Rise

WF12GR

Ruby View

WF20LD

Woodside

WF12DL

Rowan Tree Court

WF59TG

Albert Drive

WF12BX

The Paddock

WF12FG

Malvern Court

WF20RP

Nooking

WF20XJ

South Park Way

WF20GU

Kirkhamgate Villas

WF12LU

Leeds Road

WF12AP

Bradford Road

WF20LW

Imperial Avenue

WF20RJ

Brandy Carr Road

WF12NQ

Park Avenue

WF12EX

Westminster Drive

WF20XE

Kenmore Road

WF20TH

Westways

WF12LD

Kingsley Garth

WF33JW

Lingwell Gate Lane

WF20LA

Orchard Croft

WF12AU

Bradford Road

WF33TA

Virginia Drive

WF12HA

Jasmine Mews

WF20BZ

Sunny Hill Close

WF20BU

Lindale Grove

WF20RA

Bradford Road

WF12FX

Red Hall Avenue

WF20TW

Greenfield Close

WF12BD

Ruskin Avenue

WF12HL

Delft Road

WF20QY

Trevor Terrace

WF12HN

Delft Court

WF12FN

Rohaan Close

WF12BA

Bradford Road

WF20UL

Geary Close

WF59TL

Bellway Court

WF12AH

Bradford Road

WF12UN

Red Hall Court

WF20TL

Valley Drive

WF20WA

Gloucester Court

WF12JY

Monkwood Road

WF12DR

The Kilns

WF20PX

Wrenthorpe Lane

WF20FQ

Saffron Court

WF20HP

Wrenthorpe Road

WF12GH

Feller View

WF20LE

Woodside

WF20UJ

Silcoates Court

WF12NA

Victoria Way

WF12NF

Bramley Crescent

WF20PR

Sunnyhill Crescent

WF12LJ

Charles Avenue

WF20RB

Bradford Road

WF33HR

Lingwell Court

WF12FH

Eton Walk

WF20AN

Batley Road

WF20PJ

Wrenthorpe Lane

WF20ST

Patterson Court

WF12JQ

Leeds Road

WF12NP

The Avenue

WF59TT

Westgate Court

WF20FJ

Sunny Hill Gardens

WF20AJ

Batley Road

WF20FX

Wren Green Close

WF12JF

Moxon Grove

WF12PW

Annie Street

WF12GP

Ruby Street

WF20ND

Valley Crescent

WF20RE

Brandy Carr Road

WF20RS

Brandy Carr Road

WF33GZ

Bingham Place

WF20TP

Allan Haigh Close

WF12PH

Ledger Lane

WF20RU

Pippins Green Avenue

WF12PR

Lo Grove

WF20FF

Foxglove Folly

WF12LQ

Potovens Lane

Data Sources

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