Postcode WF1 2AJ is located in a major urban area, within the Wrenthorpe and Outwood West ward of Wakefield in the Yorkshire and The Humber region , and forms part of the Outwood West area. It has very low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 87.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Outwood West is £42,900 per year. The nearest station is Wakefield Westgate located about 0.9 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Wrenthorpe Park & Alverthorpe Meadows.
Outwood West has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 26,407 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 20% least deprived areas in England.
Outwood West has a high crime rate, with approximately 87.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 16.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 16.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Outwood West is £42,900 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 62 ft away from WF1 2AJ.
Outwood West near WF1 2AJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 215 recent sales, the median property price is £248,000 in Wrenthorpe and Outwood West area, with individual transactions ranging from £88,000 up to £860,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 74 | £373,475 |
| Flats | 5 | £117,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 100 | £233,827 |
| Terraced | 36 | £187,750 |
10 years price trend in Wrenthorpe and Outwood West
In the WF1 2AJ postcode area, located within Outwood West, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.