Postcode WF2 0RZ is located in a rural village, 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 83.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Alverthorpe & Flanshaw is £46,338 per year. The nearest station is Outwood located about 2.0 miles away. There are 2 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 83.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 10.3% 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 per household in Alverthorpe & Flanshaw is £46,338 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 159 ft away from WF2 0RZ.
Alverthorpe & Flanshaw near WF2 0RZ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Outwood located about 2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 201 recent sales, the median property price is £248,000 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 | 71 | £360,000 |
| Flats | 6 | £110,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 94 | £234,975 |
| Terraced | 30 | £182,500 |
10 year median price trend in Wrenthorpe and Outwood West
In the WF2 0RZ postcode area, located within Alverthorpe & Flanshaw, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF2 0RZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Village Stores | 214 Batley Road, Wakefield, WF2 0SH | Walking directions to Village Stores |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.