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WF2 0NF

Jerry Clay Lane

Wrenthorpe and Outwood West

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Overview

Postcode WF2 0NF 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 very low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 39 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 65% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Wrenthorpe & Kirkhamgate is £54,000 per year. The nearest station is Outwood, about 1.3 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Wrenthorpe Park & Alverthorpe Meadows.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
39
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
1.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

1/10

Wrenthorpe & Kirkhamgate has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 30,603 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 7% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Wrenthorpe & Kirkhamgate has a low crime rate, with approximately 39 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.8%

Approximately 1.8% 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

8/10

The average income per household in Wrenthorpe & Kirkhamgate is £54,000 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

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

Flood risk

Low

Wrenthorpe & Kirkhamgate near WF2 0NF has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Outwood located about 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WF2 0NF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miWrenthorpe Park & Alverthorpe MeadowsLargeWalking directions to Wrenthorpe Park & Alverthorpe Meadows

Area Profile

Population
247
Population density
4,767.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
25.99(+197%)
Violence and sexual offences
23.83(-46%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.61(-58%)
Anti-social behaviour
2.89(-80%)
Other crime
2.89(-13%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
237
96.34%
Other White
6
2.44%
Other Asian
1
0.41%
White and Asian (mixed)
1
0.41%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
1
0.41%
Total population: 246

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
57
27.8%
Level 3 (A level)
41
20%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
34
16.59%
No qualifications
29
14.15%
Apprenticeship
19
9.27%
Total 16+ residents: 205

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
55
50%
Owns with a mortgage
40
36.36%
Private landlord or letting agency
9
8.18%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.64%
Social rents from council
1
0.91%
Total households: 110

Property prices in Wrenthorpe and Outwood West

Median price£265,000
Price per sq ft£279
Sales (last 12 months)201
Typical range (middle 50%)£210K – £347K

Based on 201 recent sales, the median property price is £265,000 (about £279 per square foot) in Wrenthorpe and Outwood West area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,750 up to £560,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Wrenthorpe and Outwood West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached82£360,000£304
Semi-Detached87£240,000£269
Terraced23£175,000£214
Flats9£115,000£203

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Wrenthorpe and Outwood West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wrenthorpe and Outwood West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£259,473£136,995£161,000£121,500
2017£268,195£117,995£164,950£136,000
2018£284,995£86,000£175,000£147,750
2019£270,000£98,000£176,700£150,000
2020£314,950£119,975£185,000£138,000
2021£328,975£97,500£195,000£163,975
2022£338,000£110,000£226,000£173,000
2023£345,000£135,000£215,750£175,000
2024£344,000£125,000£220,000£172,500
2025£350,000£109,250£245,000£180,000
2026£400,000£130,000£225,000£198,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wrenthorpe and Outwood West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Wrenthorpe and Outwood West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£231£190£188£158
2017£232£186£200£166
2018£235£142£192£188
2019£230£180£202£179
2020£239£173£204£165
2021£260£177£226£197
2022£291£189£254£206
2023£300£215£247£229
2024£299£196£252£217
2025£304£196£265£204
2026£308£201£262£182
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Wrenthorpe and Outwood West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Wrenthorpe and Outwood West in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 44 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WF2 0NF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WF2 0NF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
03 Nov 20254, Jerry Clay Lane, Wakefield, WF2 0NFTerracedFreehold£167,500
12 Feb 2025103, Lyndale Drive, Wakefield, WF2 0NGDetachedFreehold£435,000
27 Feb 202621, Jerry Clay Lane, Wakefield, WF2 0NSDetachedFreehold£520,000
20 Mar 20257, Southfield Close, Wakefield, WF2 0JESemi-DetachedFreehold£245,000
13 Jan 202620, Wrenthorpe Lane, Wakefield, WF2 0QASemi-DetachedFreehold£242,000

Schools

In the WF2 0NF postcode area, located within Wrenthorpe & Kirkhamgate, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WF2 0NF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableHall Cliffe Primary SchoolOther independent special school

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimaryJerry Clay AcademyAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimaryWrenthorpe AcademyAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF2 0NF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WF2 0NF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miSunnyhill Stores76a Wrenthorpe Lane, Wakefield, WF2 0PTWalking directions to Sunnyhill Stores
0.5 miTesco ExpressBradford Road, Wakefield, WF2 0QHWalking directions to Tesco Express

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 WF2 0NF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Brendan James Fraser

Wrenthorpe and Outwood West - 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
ParishWakefield, unparished areaE43000299
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Wrenthorpe & KirkhamgateE02002451
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wakefield 014CE01011888
Police ForceWest Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WF2 0NF

Is WF2 0NF (Wrenthorpe & Kirkhamgate) safe?

The area around WF2 0NF records about 39 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 shoplifting.

What is the average house price near WF2 0NF?

The median sale price around WF2 0NF in Wrenthorpe & Kirkhamgate is £265,000 (about £279 per square foot) based on 201 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WF2 0NF?

There are 9 schools close to WF2 0NF, including Hall Cliffe Primary School (Outstanding), Jerry Clay Academy (Outstanding) and Wrenthorpe Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around WF2 0NF?

WF2 0NF scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 30,603 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WF2 0NF (Wrenthorpe & Kirkhamgate) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Wakefield and Rothwell covering WF2 0NF is Simon Lightwood (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Brendan James Fraser (Labour Party).

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.