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Wrenthorpe & Kirkhamgate

About

Wrenthorpe & Kirkhamgate is a residential area located southwest of Wakefield city center. The area consists of a mix of housing, including detached homes, semis, and terraced properties, with some newer developments alongside older houses. Local amenities include convenience stores, pubs, and a primary school, catering to daily needs. The area is well-connected by road, with the A638 providing easy access to Wakefield and neighboring towns.

Green spaces like Wrenthorpe Park offer recreational opportunities, while the nearby M1 motorway ensures quick links to Leeds and Sheffield. The area has a quiet, suburban feel, with a mix of families and long-term residents. Public transport options include bus services to Wakefield city center and surrounding areas. The nearby Kirkhamgate Industrial Estate provides employment opportunities, adding to the area's practical appeal.

Area overview

On average Wrenthorpe & Kirkhamgate has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 59 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 10.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Wrenthorpe & Kirkhamgate is £47,100 per year. There are 7 schools in Wrenthorpe & Kirkhamgate: 3 primary (2 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate

4/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

4/10

Income level

9/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Wrenthorpe & Kirkhamgate Population

7,954

Population density

1,402.2 per km²

Demographics

British

7,391

92.91%

Other White

152

1.91%

Pakistani

0.91%

Indian

0.72%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.59%

Total population: 7,955

Housing

Owns outright

1,451

41.89%

Owns with a mortgage

1,214

35.05%

Social rents from council

251

7.25%

Private landlord or letting agency

241

6.96%

Other social rented

213

6.15%

Total households: 3,464

Property prices in Wrenthorpe & Kirkhamgate

Based on 100 recent sales, the median property price is £245,000 in Wrenthorpe & Kirkhamgate area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £860,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 & Kirkhamgate over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	33	£371,950	£229,000	£320,000	£435,000	£554,000
Flats	5	£105,000	£100,400	£102,000	£117,500	£119,500
Semi-Detached	48	£235,000	£158,250	£196,500	£253,750	£307,250
Terraced	14	£176,000	£113,875	£158,250	£195,250	£213,200

10 years median price trend in Wrenthorpe & Kirkhamgate

All postcodes in Wrenthorpe & Kirkhamgate

WF20WA

Gloucester Court

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.

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