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WF2 0HZ

Wrenthorpe and Outwood West

Wakefield

England / Yorkshire and The Humber / Wakefield / Wrenthorpe & Kirkhamgate / Wrenthorpe and Outwood West / WF2 0HZ

Overview

Postcode WF2 0HZ 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 113.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Wrenthorpe & Kirkhamgate is £47,100 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.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
114
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
33.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

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.

Crime level

8/10

Wrenthorpe & Kirkhamgate has a high crime rate, with approximately 113.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.

Social housing

33.6%

Approximately 33.6% 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.

Income level

9/10

The average income of residents in Wrenthorpe & Kirkhamgate is £47,100 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WF2 0HZ.

Flood risk

No risk

Wrenthorpe & Kirkhamgate near WF2 0HZ 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 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

DistanceNameSize
0.3 miWrenthorpe Park & Alverthorpe MeadowsLarge

Area Profile

Population
225
Population density
1,411.6 per km²

Demographics

British
206
91.15%
Other White
5
2.21%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
5
2.21%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
4
1.77%
African
4
1.77%
Total population: 226

Housing

Owns outright
39
33.62%
Owns with a mortgage
26
22.41%
Social rents from council
20
17.24%
Other social rented
19
16.38%
Private landlord or letting agency
10
8.62%
Total households: 116

Property prices in Wrenthorpe and Outwood West

Based on 206 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 per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached79£362,950
Flats5£132,000
Semi-Detached95£234,603
Terraced27£190,000

10 years price trend in Wrenthorpe and Outwood West

Schools

In the WF2 0HZ postcode area, located within Wrenthorpe & Kirkhamgate, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryWrenthorpe AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miNot applicablePinderfields Hospital PRUPupil referral unit

Good

0.3 miNot applicableHall Cliffe Primary SchoolOther independent special school

Outstanding

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.