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Wrenthorpe and Outwood West

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 low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 80 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 29% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. 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 6 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

Deprivation level

4/10

Income level

7/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Wrenthorpe and Outwood West Population

17,215

Population density

1,590.8 per km²

Crime

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

British

15,599

90.61%

Other White

345

Indian

231

1.34%

Pakistani

193

1.12%

African

165

0.96%

Total population: 17,215

Economics

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

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

Median price£265,000

Price per sq ft£279

Sales (last 12 months)201

Typical range (middle 50%)£210K – £347K

Based on 201 recent sales, the median property price is £265,000 (about £279 per square foot) in Wrenthorpe and Outwood West area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,750 up to £560,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Wrenthorpe and Outwood West over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	£/sq ft	P5	P25	P75	P95
Detached	82	£360,000	£304	£247,150	£320,000	£410,000	£509,450
Semi-Detached	87	£240,000	£269	£170,000	£205,750	£265,500	£320,000
Terraced	23	£175,000	£214	£120,500	£156,250	£212,500	£252,500
Flats	9	£115,000	£203	£102,000	£108,500	£120,000	£131,000

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Wrenthorpe and Outwood West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wrenthorpe and Outwood West.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£259,473	£136,995	£161,000	£121,500
2017	£268,195	£117,995	£164,950	£136,000
2018	£284,995	£86,000	£175,000	£147,750
2019	£270,000	£98,000	£176,700	£150,000
2020	£314,950	£119,975	£185,000	£138,000
2021	£328,975	£97,500	£195,000	£163,975
2022	£338,000	£110,000	£226,000	£173,000
2023	£345,000	£135,000	£215,750	£175,000
2024	£344,000	£125,000	£220,000	£172,500
2025	£350,000	£109,250	£245,000	£180,000
2026	£400,000	£130,000	£225,000	£198,000

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Wrenthorpe and Outwood West.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£231	£190	£188	£158
2017	£232	£186	£200	£166
2018	£235	£142	£192	£188
2019	£230	£180	£202	£179
2020	£239	£173	£204	£165
2021	£260	£177	£226	£197
2022	£291	£189	£254	£206
2023	£300	£215	£247	£229
2024	£299	£196	£252	£217
2025	£304	£196	£265	£204
2026	£308	£201	£262	£182

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail