Postcode WF1 2EG 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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 47.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Wrenthorpe & Kirkhamgate is £54,000 per year. The nearest station is Outwood located about 0.8 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Wrenthorpe & Kirkhamgate has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,062 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 24% least deprived areas in England.
Wrenthorpe & Kirkhamgate has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 47.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 19.4% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 284 ft away from WF1 2EG.
Wrenthorpe & Kirkhamgate near WF1 2EG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Outwood located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Outwood | N/A | Walking directions to Outwood |
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 2EG postcode area, located within Wrenthorpe & Kirkhamgate, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF1 2EG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | Bradford Road, Wakefield, WF2 0QH | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
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.