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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

WF20AG

Batley Road

WF20LZ

Coleridge Crescent

WF20NH

Furness Drive

WF20RL

Lindale Lane

WF59TH

Goldsmith Avenue

WF12HD

Ruby Close

WF12PG

Newstead Avenue

WF20PP

Engine Fold

WF20FS

Leafield Gardens

WF20LL

The Orchard

WF20LQ

Batley Road

WF20LW

Imperial Avenue

WF20NU

Fern Croft

WF20TL

Valley Drive

WF12FR

Ruby Street

WF12LJ

Charles Avenue

WF12NL

Queen Elizabeth Street

WF12PZ

Ledger Lane

WF20QT

Bradford Road

WF20QQ

Mount Avenue

WF20JL

School Lane

WF20JT

Bowling Lane

WF20LE

Woodside

WF20RY

Kirkham Avenue

WF29AY

Wellington Street

WF12DF

Red Hall Crescent

WF12ZJ

Hoult Court

WF20BT

St Pauls Drive

WF20NF

Jerry Clay Lane

WF33TA

Virginia Drive

WF20AN

Batley Road

WF20GJ

Wrenthorpe and Outwood West

WF20ND

Valley Crescent

WF12BH

Barnes Avenue

WF12AY

Broomhall Crescent

WF12GJ

Portland Road

WF12NZ

Potovens Lane

WF12UQ

Butterfield Way

WF20PH

Wrenthorpe Lane

WF20FX

Wren Green Close

WF20TB

Bankfield Drive

WF20UN

Gelder Court

WF20UQ

Geary Drive

WF29AA

Wellington Street

WF33JW

Lingwell Gate Lane

WF59TP

Silkwood Court

WF12LX

Vicarage Close

WF12NS

Ledger Lane

WF12FG

Malvern Court

WF12PJ

Princess Street

WF12ZE

Cawood Close

WF20BU

Lindale Grove

WF20SX

Dunn Close

WF12GA

Ruby Street

WF12JF

Moxon Grove

WF20AH

Batley Road

WF20GN

Southview Drive

WF20HS

Coronation Street

WF20PN

Lindale Lane

WF20UL

Geary Close

WF20UP

Silcoates Avenue

WF12AJ

Fox Lane

WF20LR

Wrenthorpe Road

WF20TJ

Greenfield Mount

WF12AS

Bradford Road

WF12NX

Lingwell Gate Lane

WF20BX

Highfield Rise

WF20DS

Harewood Drive

WF20GP

Rhubarb Hill

WF20GY

Blossom Chase

WF20JR

Wrenthorpe Road

WF20ST

Patterson Court

WF20UW

Gelder Croft

WF12BX

The Paddock

WF12HH

Wrenthorpe and Outwood West

WF20FT

Leafield Drive

WF20FW

Leafield Court

WF20GU

Kirkhamgate Villas

WF20NJ

Furness Avenue

WF33JT

Pleasant View

WF12GN

Sintering Crescent

WF12JG

Hedley Crescent

WF12PF

Potovens Lane

WF20JG

Wrenthorpe Road

WF20NP

Jerry Clay Lane

WF20PF

Wrenthorpe Lane

WF20RQ

Caledonia Court

WF20SF

Westfield Place

WF20XH

Stephenson Way

WF33JX

Lingwell Gate Lane

WF12BL

Bradford Road

WF12ER

Duke Way

WF12FF

Millfield View

WF12FY

Potovens Close

WF12JT

Church Lane

WF12PH

Ledger Lane

WF12SZ

The Old Gardens

WF20GW

Crown Gardens

WF20JS

Wrenthorpe Road

WF20NB

Valley Crescent

Data Sources

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