Postcode WF1 2LU 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 average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 75 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 0.5 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Outwood Park.
Outwood West has an average 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 75 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.5% 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 per household in Outwood West is £48,276 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 21 ft away from WF1 2LU.
Outwood West near WF1 2LU 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 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Outwood | N/A | Walking directions to Outwood |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Outwood Park | Large | Walking directions to Outwood Park |
| 0.4 mi | Riding's Way Park | Small | Walking directions to Riding's Way Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 82 | £360,000 | £304 |
| Semi-Detached | 87 | £240,000 | £269 |
| Terraced | 23 | £175,000 | £214 |
| Flats | 9 | £115,000 | £203 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WF1 2LU.
In the WF1 2LU postcode area, located within Outwood West, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF1 2LU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Premier | 623 Leeds Road, Wakefield, WF1 2LU | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | 1 Broadmeadows, Wakefield, WF1 3TR | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.2 mi | TK Veg, Food & Wine | 538 Leeds Road, Wakefield, WF1 2DX | Walking directions to TK Veg, Food & Wine |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 526 Leeds Road, Wakefield, WF1 2DX | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Spar | Potovens Lane, Wakefield, WF1 2LE | Walking directions to Spar |
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.
Elected local representatives for WF1 2LU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Brendan James Fraser
Wrenthorpe and Outwood West - Elected 2 May 2024
Simon Lightwood
Wakefield and Rothwell - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around WF1 2LU 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.
The median sale price around WF1 2LU in Outwood West is £265,000 (about £279 per square foot) based on 201 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 6 schools close to WF1 2LU, including Outwood Primary Academy Ledger Lane (Outstanding), Rooks Nest Academy (Good) and Outwood Primary Academy Lofthouse Gate (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to WF1 2LU is Outwood, about 757 m away.
WF1 2LU scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,112 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Wakefield and Rothwell covering WF1 2LU 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).
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.