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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

WF12PL

Annie Street

WF12PA

Lingwell Gate Crescent

WF20NT

Johns Crescent

WF20UT

Lawns Court

WF20NJ

Furness Avenue

WF12PZ

Ledger Lane

WF12ZJ

Hoult Court

WF12HF

Wrenthorpe and Outwood West

WF20RN

Lindale Garth

WF12PN

Leeds Road

WF20NG

Lyndale Drive

WF20JT

Bowling Lane

WF20LG

Woodside Avenue

WF20FH

Juniper Close

WF20UN

Gelder Court

WF20TN

Greenfield Way

WF20XN

Stephenson Way

WF29AY

Wellington Street

WF29FB

Green Lane

WF20TA

Bankfield Court

WF12UZ

Snow Hill Way

WF12NZ

Potovens Lane

WF12BG

Ruskin Avenue

WF12ER

Duke Way

WF20LY

Bradford Road

WF20SW

Edward Court

WF20HY

Wrenthorpe Road

WF12NR

Ledger Place

WF20SJ

West View

WF12LB

Kingsley Close

WF20PU

Sunnyhill Croft

WF12BL

Bradford Road

WF12FR

Ruby Street

WF20NU

Fern Croft

WF20AX

St Pauls Walk

WF12FP

Prince Albert Road

WF12BP

Bowling Avenue

WF20DS

Harewood Drive

WF12LH

George Street

WF20JY

Trough Well Lane

WF12BN

Ruskin Court

WF20LF

Trough Well Lane

WF20JJ

School Lane

WF20GY

Blossom Chase

WF12LL

Edward Drive

WF20SG

Westfield Crescent

WF12JS

Church Lane

WF20PT

Wrenthorpe Lane

WF20HT

Coronation Street

WF20FE

Gentian Court

WF12HD

Ruby Close

WF12JT

Church Lane

WF12NS

Ledger Lane

WF12JN

Belvedere Court

WF20LB

Trough Well Lane

WF12AX

Broomhall Avenue

WF20TR

Billingham Close

WF20UP

Silcoates Avenue

WF20JA

Valley Crescent

WF20NS

Jerry Clay Lane

WF20FW

Leafield Court

WF12UR

Whitaker Drive

WF59AP

Park Mill Lane

WF20FY

Wren Green Avenue

WF12GL

Limestone Road

WF20RF

Brandy Carr Road

WF20XQ

Brindley Way

WF20AF

Honeysuckle Close

WF12JD

Leeds Road

WF20LH

The Orchard

WF20GQ

Rhubarb Hill

WF12LP

Andrew Crescent

WF20NP

Jerry Clay Lane

WF12NY

Lingwell Gate Drive

WF12JX

Monkwood Road

WF12BH

Barnes Avenue

WF12PF

Potovens Lane

WF20SZ

Greenlay Drive

WF33JA

Lingwell Nook Lane

WF20QQ

Mount Avenue

WF20RT

Hawthorne Close

WF20JF

Bunkers Hill

WF20NW

Jerry Clay Lane

WF20BW

Childs Road

WF12ZE

Cawood Close

WF20FG

Orchid View

WF20JN

Wrenthorpe Road

WF20JZ

Lyndale Drive

WF12JU

Church Lane Avenue

WF33JR

Lingwell Gate Lane

WF20BE

Light Lane

WF12PB

Railway Terrace

WF20TB

Bankfield Drive

WF20SY

Bradford Road

WF12ET

Westminster Gardens

WF20AW

Batley Road

WF20PQ

Wrenthorpe Lane

WF12LG

Clayton Rise

WF12LX

Vicarage Close

WF12FZ

Ledger Fold Rise

Data Sources

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