Postcode WF1 2LJ 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 high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 105.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Outwood West is £42,900 per year. The nearest station is Outwood located about 0.3 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Outwood Park.
Outwood West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,112 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 40% most deprived areas in England.
Outwood West has a high crime rate, with approximately 105.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 23.0% 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.
The average income of residents in Outwood West is £42,900 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from WF1 2LJ.
Outwood West near WF1 2LJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 206 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 in Wrenthorpe and Outwood West area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £860,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 79 | £362,950 |
| Flats | 5 | £132,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 95 | £234,603 |
| Terraced | 27 | £190,000 |
10 years price trend in Wrenthorpe and Outwood West
In the WF1 2LJ postcode area, located within Outwood West, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.