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Wrenthorpe & Kirkhamgate

England / Yorkshire and The Humber / Wakefield / 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
59
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
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
72
0.91%
Indian
57
0.72%
White and Asian (mixed)
47
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 94 recent sales, the median property price is £237,500 in Wrenthorpe & Kirkhamgate area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £860,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached30£380,000
Flats2£109,750
Semi-Detached49£229,000
Terraced13£183,500

10 years price trend in Wrenthorpe & Kirkhamgate

All postcodes in Wrenthorpe & Kirkhamgate

WF20WA

Gloucester Court

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.