Postcode WF2 0HX 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 Wrenthorpe & Kirkhamgate area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 92.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Wrenthorpe & Kirkhamgate is £54,000 per year. The nearest station is Wakefield Westgate located about 1.2 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Wrenthorpe Park & Alverthorpe Meadows.
Wrenthorpe & Kirkhamgate has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,023 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 37% most deprived areas in England.
Wrenthorpe & Kirkhamgate has a high crime rate, with approximately 92.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 48.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 13.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Wrenthorpe & Kirkhamgate is £54,000 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 294 ft away from WF2 0HX.
Wrenthorpe & Kirkhamgate near WF2 0HX 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 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Wrenthorpe Park & Alverthorpe Meadows | Large | Walking directions to Wrenthorpe Park & Alverthorpe Meadows |
Based on 207 recent sales, the median property price is £259,950 in Wrenthorpe and Outwood West area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £560,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 83 | £350,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 90 | £243,500 |
| Terraced | 25 | £175,000 |
| Flats | 9 | £110,000 |
10 year median price trend in Wrenthorpe and Outwood West
In the WF2 0HX postcode area, located within Wrenthorpe & Kirkhamgate, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
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 WF2 0HX, 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
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/06/2026.