Postcode WF1 2BS 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 115.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Wrenthorpe & Kirkhamgate is £47,100 per year. The nearest station is Wakefield Westgate located about 1.1 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 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 115.2 reported incidents per 1,000 residents 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 of residents in Wrenthorpe & Kirkhamgate is £47,100 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 165 ft away from WF1 2BS.
Wrenthorpe & Kirkhamgate near WF1 2BS 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 2BS postcode area, located within Wrenthorpe & Kirkhamgate, there are 7 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.