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Wrenthorpe & Kirkhamgate

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About

Wrenthorpe and Kirkhamgate lie on the northern edge of Wakefield, with a mix of housing, small shops and local pubs clustered around village lanes. The area grew from farmland and small-scale industry, and traces of that past remain in the layout of terraced streets and disused pit lanes that have been repurposed as public footpaths. Community life centres on primary schools, sports clubs and allotments, while fields and belts of woodland step away from the built area and link into longer rural walks.

Local routes are used by walkers and cyclists, and the line of a former mineral railway can still be followed along several rights of way, providing a recurring reminder of the area’s industrial past. Day-to-day needs are met by a handful of parades and services within easy reach of homes, and regular bus links connect the neighbourhood with Wakefield city centre and neighbouring suburbs. The mix of green space and short urban journeys shapes how residents use the area.

Area overview

On average Wrenthorpe & Kirkhamgate has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 62 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 per household in Wrenthorpe & Kirkhamgate is £54,000 per year. There are 7 schools in Wrenthorpe & Kirkhamgate: 3 primary (2 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good). Wrenthorpe & Kirkhamgate is home to around 7,954 people, with a population density of about 1,402.2 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
62
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
10%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Wrenthorpe & Kirkhamgate Population
7,954
Population density
1,402.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
35.83(-19%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.55(-33%)
Shoplifting
4.65(-47%)
Other crime
4.65(+39%)
Vehicle crime
4.53(-20%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

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

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,073
31.12%
No qualifications
1,257
18.87%
Level 3 (A level)
1,102
16.54%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
910
13.66%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
678
10.18%
Total 16+ residents: 6,661

Housing

Housing tenure

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 101 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 in Wrenthorpe & Kirkhamgate 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 & Kirkhamgate 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 & Kirkhamgate over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced10£174,000
Detached36£375,975
Flats9£110,000
Semi-Detached46£243,500

10 years median price trend in Wrenthorpe & Kirkhamgate

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wrenthorpe & Kirkhamgate.

All postcodes in Wrenthorpe & Kirkhamgate

WF20NH

Furness Drive

Data Sources

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