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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

WF20PQ

Wrenthorpe Lane

WF20QU

Lawns Lane

WF20TG

Danella Crescent

WF20UR

Silcoates Drive

WF20XR

Kenmore Road

WF12NG

King George Street

WF20DT

Winchester Close

WF20FU

Wren Green Way

WF12BT

Windsor Road

WF12GS

Snowfield Avenue

WF20BN

Canning Avenue

WF20FE

Gentian Court

WF20GZ

Lindale Lane

WF20NW

Jerry Clay Lane

WF12AH

Bradford Road

WF12DZ

Noble Road

WF12FT

Timperley Close

WF12NT

Winterbourne View

WF12UW

Springhills View

WF20BQ

West View Terrace

WF20PR

Sunnyhill Crescent

WF20RW

Lindale Garth

WF20XQ

Brindley Way

WF12BN

Ruskin Court

WF12UL

Red Hall Avenue

WF20GR

Sutton View

WF20NG

Lyndale Drive

WF20NT

Johns Crescent

WF20PZ

Queens Drive

WF20AX

St Pauls Walk

WF20FG

Orchid View

WF20JF

Bunkers Hill

WF20JY

Trough Well Lane

WF33GZ

Bingham Place

WF12JN

Belvedere Court

WF12LB

Kingsley Close

WF12LD

Kingsley Garth

WF12LN

Edward Drive

WF12PD

Potovens Lane

WF12PN

Leeds Road

WF20GT

Victoria Mews

WF20HP

Wrenthorpe Road

WF20HZ

Valley Drive

WF20TA

Bankfield Court

WF20UU

Tudor Lawns

WF20XW

Telford Way

WF12BB

Broomhall Avenue

WF12ET

Westminster Gardens

WF12FN

Rohaan Close

WF12JJ

Willow Green

WF12NH

Elstone View

WF12UB

Snow Hill Close

WF20RJ

Brandy Carr Road

WF59TT

Westgate Court

WF12UA

Snow Hill Rise

WF20AL

Batley Road

WF20PS

Sunnyhill Crescent

WF12BJ

Barnes Avenue

WF12FZ

Ledger Fold Rise

WF12JP

Willow Park

WF12UN

Red Hall Court

WF20PJ

Wrenthorpe Lane

WF20PY

Queens Drive

WF29FB

Green Lane

WF12BG

Ruskin Avenue

WF12DR

The Kilns

WF12FP

Prince Albert Road

WF12NF

Bramley Crescent

WF12PA

Lingwell Gate Crescent

WF20BH

Lindale Mount

WF20HU

Duke Of York Street

WF33JA

Lingwell Nook Lane

WF12FS

Reeds Way

WF20GQ

Rhubarb Hill

WF59TL

Bellway Court

WF12AT

Bradford Road

WF12EQ

Sovereign Road

WF12ES

Noble Road

WF12FX

Red Hall Avenue

WF12HP

Old Hall Close

WF12PL

Annie Street

WF20BY

The Mount

WF20NX

Silcoates Lane

WF20XF

Kenmore Road

WF12JY

Monkwood Road

WF12UJ

Herriot Way

WF20AP

Batley Road

WF20LH

The Orchard

WF33JP

Grandstand Road

WF20BW

Childs Road

WF20HX

Duke Of York Street

WF12FL

Paisley Close

WF20NA

Woodside Drive

WF20SL

Allison Terrace

WF20TF

Westways Close

WF33HR

Lingwell Court

WF12AX

Broomhall Avenue

WF12FE

Eton Walk

WF12JX

Monkwood Road

WF12JZ

Church Lane

Data Sources

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