Postcode WF1 2PE 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 very high crime levels, with around 102.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Outwood West is £48,276 per year. The nearest station is Outwood located about 0.3 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Outwood Park.
Outwood West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,136 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 22% most deprived areas in England.
Outwood West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 102.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 74.0% 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 per household in Outwood West is £48,276 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 124 ft away from WF1 2PE.
Outwood West near WF1 2PE 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 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Outwood | N/A | Walking directions to Outwood |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Outwood Park | Large | Walking directions to Outwood Park |
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 2PE postcode area, located within Outwood West, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF1 2PE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Spar | Potovens Lane, Wakefield, WF1 2LE | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | 526 Leeds Road, Wakefield, WF1 2DX | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | TK Veg, Food & Wine | 538 Leeds Road, Wakefield, WF1 2DX | Walking directions to TK Veg, Food & Wine |
| 0.5 mi | Premier | 623 Leeds Road, Wakefield, WF1 2LU | Walking directions to Premier |
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.