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WF1 2ZH

Milthorp Carr Road

Wakefield North

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Detailed insights for WF1 2ZH

Overview

Postcode WF1 2ZH is located in a major urban area, within the Wakefield North 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 Wakefield Westgate, about 0.9 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is The Green.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
75
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
2.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

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

2.9%

Approximately 2.9% 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

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 201 ft away from WF1 2ZH.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

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

Nearby public transport stations for WF1 2ZH
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Wakefield Westgate

N/A

Walking directions to Wakefield Westgate

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WF1 2ZH
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miThe GreenSmallWalking directions to The Green

Area Profile

Population
587
Population density
4,522.3 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
452
77%
Pakistani
27
4.6%
African
26
4.43%
Other White
17
2.9%
Indian
15
2.56%
Total population: 587

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
193
45.2%
Level 3 (A level)
88
20.61%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
48
11.24%
No qualifications
41
9.6%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
31
7.26%
Total 16+ residents: 427

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
165
78.95%
Owns outright
26
12.44%
Private landlord or letting agency
9
4.31%
Other social rented
6
2.87%
Shared ownership
2
0.96%
Total households: 209

Property prices in Wakefield North

Median price£180,000
Price per sq ft£211
Sales (last 12 months)171
Typical range (middle 50%)£129K – £242K

Based on 171 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 (about £211 per square foot) in Wakefield North area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £777,500.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Wakefield North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached24£315,000£291
Semi-Detached52£210,000£237
Terraced67£160,000£197
Flats28£110,000£176

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Wakefield North

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wakefield North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£249,995£85,000£159,995£105,000
2017£237,500£94,000£140,000£133,000
2018£272,500£97,500£160,000£149,498
2019£265,000£87,500£167,000£128,750
2020£245,000£102,500£165,000£131,000
2021£292,500£90,000£182,500£140,000
2022£322,500£120,000£187,500£150,000
2023£342,500£108,205£196,000£155,000
2024£278,500£103,500£169,000£150,000
2025£295,000£115,000£200,000£157,150
2026£325,000£52,500£230,000£151,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wakefield North.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Wakefield North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£205£151£188£137
2017£207£145£162£158
2018£213£167£166£180
2019£228£151£174£144
2020£226£142£195£158
2021£242£159£198£168
2022£272£192£215£182
2023£264£211£207£175
2024£298£187£209£181
2025£288£176£227£188
2026£280£81£271£219
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Wakefield North.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Wakefield North in the last year.

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WF1 2ZH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
09 Oct 202530, Lancaster Avenue, Wakefield, WF1 2ZGDetachedFreehold£340,000
03 Feb 202523, Lancaster Avenue, Wakefield, WF1 2ZGDetachedFreehold£325,000
01 Aug 202519, Fraser Way, Wakefield, WF1 2ZFDetachedFreehold£375,000
11 Aug 202555, Ruby Street, Wakefield, WF1 2GADetachedFreehold£320,000
07 Feb 202559, Ruby Street, Wakefield, WF1 2GASemi-DetachedFreehold£250,000

Schools

In the WF1 2ZH postcode area, located within Outwood West, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WF1 2ZH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryNewton Hill Community SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryWakefield St Johns Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior and Infant SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.6 miNot applicableQueen Elizabeth Grammar SchoolOther independent school

N/A

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WF1 2ZH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miThe Food Warehouse2 Snow Hill Way, Wakefield, WF1 2UZWalking directions to The Food Warehouse
0.1 miSparSnowfield Avenue, Wakefield, WF1 2GSWalking directions to Spar
0.1 miAldi1 Snow Hill Way, Wakefield, WF1 2UZWalking directions to Aldi
0.3 miOne Stop47-51 Bradford Road, Wakefield, WF1 2AAWalking directions to One Stop
0.3 miPenny on the movePaisley Close, Wakefield, WF1 2JQWalking directions to Penny on the move

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 2ZH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Elizabeth Rhodes

Wakefield North - 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
WardWakefield NorthE05001460
ParishWakefield, unparished areaE43000299
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Outwood WestE02002445
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wakefield 008BE01011887
Police ForceWest Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced2018-02-01

Frequently asked questions about WF1 2ZH

Is WF1 2ZH (Outwood West) safe?

The area around WF1 2ZH 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 2ZH?

The median sale price around WF1 2ZH in Outwood West is £180,000 (about £211 per square foot) based on 171 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WF1 2ZH?

There are 17 schools close to WF1 2ZH, including Newton Hill Community School (Good), Wakefield St Johns Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior and Infant School (Good) and Queen Elizabeth Grammar School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WF1 2ZH?

The closest station to WF1 2ZH is Wakefield Westgate, about 1,391 m away.

How deprived is the area around WF1 2ZH?

WF1 2ZH 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 2ZH (Outwood West) in Parliament and on the local council?

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