Postcode WF1 2AS 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 Wrenthorpe & Kirkhamgate area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 86.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Wrenthorpe & Kirkhamgate is £54,000 per year. The nearest station is Wakefield Westgate located about 1.0 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.
Wrenthorpe & Kirkhamgate has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,023 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 37% most deprived areas in England.
Wrenthorpe & Kirkhamgate has a high crime rate, with approximately 86.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 5.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 13.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Wrenthorpe & Kirkhamgate is £54,000 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 83 ft away from WF1 2AS.
Wrenthorpe & Kirkhamgate near WF1 2AS has high flood risk (more than 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Wakefield Westgate located about 1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mi | Wakefield Westgate | N/A | Walking directions to Wakefield Westgate |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Wrenthorpe Park & Alverthorpe Meadows | Large | Walking directions to Wrenthorpe Park & Alverthorpe Meadows |
| 0.5 mi | The Green | Small | Walking directions to The Green |
Based on 201 recent sales, the median property price is £248,000 in Wrenthorpe and Outwood West 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)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 71 | £360,000 |
| Flats | 6 | £110,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 94 | £234,975 |
| Terraced | 30 | £182,500 |
10 year median price trend in Wrenthorpe and Outwood West
In the WF1 2AS postcode area, located within Wrenthorpe & Kirkhamgate, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF1 2AS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | The Food Warehouse | 2 Snow Hill Way, Wakefield, WF1 2UZ | Walking directions to The Food Warehouse |
| 0.4 mi | Aldi | 1 Snow Hill Way, Wakefield, WF1 2UZ | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.4 mi | One Stop | 47-51 Bradford Road, Wakefield, WF1 2AA | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.5 mi | Asda On The Move | Snowfield Avenue, Wakefield, WF1 2GS | Walking directions to Asda On The Move |
Annual council tax rates for Wakefield district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.