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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

WF20NL

Wrenthorpe Lane

WF29PF

Imperial Close

WF20PY

Queens Drive

WF20QE

Jerry Clay Drive

WF12FU

Ruby Court

WF12UB

Snow Hill Close

WF20QA

Wrenthorpe Lane

WF12PE

Potovens Lane

WF20SU

Morrell Crescent

WF12FB

Malvern Mews

WF20AH

Batley Road

WF12BB

Broomhall Avenue

WF12FL

Paisley Close

WF20JS

Wrenthorpe Road

WF20TS

Charles Cotton Close

WF12NB

Victoria Way

WF12NJ

Margaret Street

WF12UH

Bramble Court

WF20RY

Kirkham Avenue

WF12SZ

The Old Gardens

WF20AQ

Harebell Avenue

WF12BU

Wrenthorpe Road

WF20HZ

Valley Drive

WF33UZ

Springbank Mews

WF20LQ

Batley Road

WF20GJ

Wrenthorpe and Outwood West

WF12LE

Potovens Lane

WF59TH

Goldsmith Avenue

WF20AL

Batley Road

WF12PG

Newstead Avenue

WF20UQ

Geary Drive

WF12NN

Victoria Street

WF12BQ

Ruskin Avenue

WF20LL

The Orchard

WF12JH

Leeds Road

WF20JX

Dean Close

WF20QS

Carr Gate Drive

WF20QU

Lawns Lane

WF20JD

Valley Drive

WF12JG

Hedley Crescent

WF20LP

Wrenthorpe Road

WF20BN

Canning Avenue

WF12GA

Ruby Street

WF20SX

Dunn Close

WF33JT

Pleasant View

WF33JP

Grandstand Road

WF20PP

Engine Fold

WF12PP

Ashbury Chase

WF20QG

Potovens Lane

WF12UF

Paragon Avenue

WF12BJ

Barnes Avenue

WF12NX

Lingwell Gate Lane

WF20TD

Westways Rise

WF20LJ

Orchard Close

WF20HS

Coronation Street

WF20LN

Trough Well Lane

WF20UR

Silcoates Drive

WF12FQ

Stockbridge Way

WF20BQ

West View Terrace

WF12LA

Kingsley Avenue

WF12ND

Leeds Road

WF12JR

Outwood Park Court

WF20RL

Lindale Lane

WF20SL

Allison Terrace

WF12GN

Sintering Crescent

WF12GS

Snowfield Avenue

WF12FD

Malvern Mews

WF12AT

Bradford Road

WF20SS

Thompson Drive

WF20WG

Pipers Close

WF20JB

Valley Crescent

WF12JJ

Willow Green

WF20UW

Gelder Croft

WF20TQ

Danella Grove

WF20NY

Silcoates Lane

WF20NB

Valley Crescent

WF20UG

Melbourne Mews

WF12JW

Mullite Road

WF12GJ

Portland Road

WF12AY

Broomhall Crescent

WF20NH

Furness Drive

WF20HU

Duke Of York Street

WF59TQ

Daughter's Court

WF12LF

Potovens Lane

WF12FY

Potovens Close

WF12UA

Snow Hill Rise

WF12PT

Red Hall Lane

WF20GZ

Lindale Lane

WF20GS

Whitwell Close

WF33JX

Lingwell Gate Lane

WF20RH

Beck Bottom

WF12UY

Red Hall Court

WF20LR

Wrenthorpe Road

WF20QR

Carr Gate Crescent

WF12FF

Millfield View

WF20NQ

Jerry Clay Lane

WF20JW

Rodger Lane

WF20PG

Batley Road

WF12LW

Ryecroft Close

WF20BY

The Mount

Data Sources

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