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WF1 2JP

Willow Park

Wrenthorpe and Outwood West

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Overview

Postcode WF1 2JP 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 74.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 34% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Outwood West is £48,276 per year. The nearest station is Outwood, about 0.9 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
75
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

1/10

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.

Crime level

7/10

Outwood West has a high crime rate, with approximately 74.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

5%

Approximately 5.0% 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.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Outwood West is £48,276 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 224 ft away from WF1 2JP.

Flood risk

No risk

Outwood West near WF1 2JP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Outwood located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WF1 2JP
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Outwood

N/A

Walking directions to Outwood

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
432
Population density
4,044.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
43.93(-1%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.72(+17%)
Shoplifting
12.44(+42%)
Vehicle crime
7.78(+38%)
Public order
5.83(-34%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
392
90.74%
Indian
15
3.47%
African
9
2.08%
Chinese
4
0.93%
Other White
3
0.69%
Total population: 432

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
123
35.76%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
61
17.73%
Level 3 (A level)
57
16.57%
No qualifications
39
11.34%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
28
8.14%
Total 16+ residents: 344

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
88
49.16%
Owns outright
74
41.34%
Other social rented
6
3.35%
Private landlord or letting agency
4
2.23%
Social rents from council
3
1.68%
Total households: 179

Property prices in Wrenthorpe and Outwood West

Median price£265,000
Price per sq ft£279
Sales (last 12 months)201
Typical range (middle 50%)£210K – £347K

Based on 201 recent sales, the median property price is £265,000 (about £279 per square foot) in Wrenthorpe and Outwood West area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,750 up to £560,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Wrenthorpe and Outwood West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached82£360,000£304
Semi-Detached87£240,000£269
Terraced23£175,000£214
Flats9£115,000£203

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Wrenthorpe and Outwood West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wrenthorpe and Outwood West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£259,473£136,995£161,000£121,500
2017£268,195£117,995£164,950£136,000
2018£284,995£86,000£175,000£147,750
2019£270,000£98,000£176,700£150,000
2020£314,950£119,975£185,000£138,000
2021£328,975£97,500£195,000£163,975
2022£338,000£110,000£226,000£173,000
2023£345,000£135,000£215,750£175,000
2024£344,000£125,000£220,000£172,500
2025£350,000£109,250£245,000£180,000
2026£400,000£130,000£225,000£198,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wrenthorpe and Outwood West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Wrenthorpe and Outwood West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£231£190£188£158
2017£232£186£200£166
2018£235£142£192£188
2019£230£180£202£179
2020£239£173£204£165
2021£260£177£226£197
2022£291£189£254£206
2023£300£215£247£229
2024£299£196£252£217
2025£304£196£265£204
2026£308£201£262£182
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Wrenthorpe and Outwood West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Wrenthorpe and Outwood West in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WF1 2JP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WF1 2JP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
17 Oct 202514, Willow Park, Wakefield, WF1 2JPDetachedFreehold£270,000
10 Jul 20258, Willow Park, Wakefield, WF1 2JPDetachedFreehold£335,000
14 Mar 2025321, Leeds Road, Wakefield, WF1 2JHTerracedFreehold£199,000
30 May 2025322, Leeds Road, Wakefield, WF1 2HYTerracedFreehold£158,000
06 Jun 202510, Hedley Crescent, Wakefield, WF1 2JGSemi-DetachedFreehold£285,000

Schools

In the WF1 2JP postcode area, located within Outwood West, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WF1 2JP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryNewton Hill Community SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miSecondaryOutwood Grange AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Outstanding

0.5 miPrimaryRooks Nest AcademyAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF1 2JP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WF1 2JP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miNewton Hill Convenience StoreLeeds Road, Wakefield, WF1 2JAWalking directions to Newton Hill Convenience Store
0.2 miPenny on the movePaisley Close, Wakefield, WF1 2JQWalking directions to Penny on the move
0.3 miAldi1 Snow Hill Way, Wakefield, WF1 2UZWalking directions to Aldi
0.3 miThe Food Warehouse2 Snow Hill Way, Wakefield, WF1 2UZWalking directions to The Food Warehouse
0.4 miSparSnowfield Avenue, Wakefield, WF1 2GSWalking directions to Spar

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Wakefield district (2025-26).

Band A£1,457
Band B£1,700
Band C£1,943
Band D£2,186
Band E£2,672
Band F£3,157
Band G£3,643
Band H£4,372

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for WF1 2JP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Brendan James Fraser

Wrenthorpe and Outwood West - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Simon Lightwood

Wakefield and Rothwell - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

DistrictWakefieldE08000036
Parliamentary ConstituencyWakefield and RothwellE14001560
ParishWakefield, unparished areaE43000299
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Outwood WestE02002445
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wakefield 008BE01011887
Police ForceWest Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced1985-04-01

Frequently asked questions about WF1 2JP

Is WF1 2JP (Outwood West) safe?

The area around WF1 2JP records about 75 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across Yorkshire and The Humber as a whole the rate is about 113 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order.

What is the average house price near WF1 2JP?

The median sale price around WF1 2JP in Outwood West is £265,000 (about £279 per square foot) based on 201 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WF1 2JP?

There are 9 schools close to WF1 2JP, including Newton Hill Community School (Good), Outwood Grange Academy (Outstanding) and Rooks Nest Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WF1 2JP?

The closest station to WF1 2JP is Outwood, about 1,521 m away.

How deprived is the area around WF1 2JP?

WF1 2JP scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 26,407 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WF1 2JP (Outwood West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Wakefield and Rothwell covering WF1 2JP is Simon Lightwood (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Brendan James Fraser (Labour Party).

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.