Postcode WF2 0AW 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 Alverthorpe & Flanshaw area. It has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 117.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Alverthorpe & Flanshaw is £39,800 per year. The nearest station is Wakefield Westgate located about 1.6 miles away. There are 5 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Alverthorpe & Flanshaw has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,859 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 30% least deprived areas in England.
Alverthorpe & Flanshaw has a high crime rate, with approximately 117.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 6.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 24.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Alverthorpe & Flanshaw is £39,800 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 4 ft away from WF2 0AW.
Alverthorpe & Flanshaw near WF2 0AW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Wakefield Westgate located about 1.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 217 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 distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 77 | £370,000 |
| Flats | 7 | £117,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 100 | £235,000 |
| Terraced | 33 | £181,500 |
10 year median price trend in Wrenthorpe and Outwood West
In the WF2 0AW postcode area, located within Alverthorpe & Flanshaw, there are 5 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF2 0AW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Sunnyhill Stores | 76a Wrenthorpe Lane, Wakefield, WF2 0PT | Walking directions to Sunnyhill Stores |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.