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WF2 0RZ

Wrenthorpe and Outwood West

Wakefield

England / Yorkshire and The Humber / Wakefield / Alverthorpe & Flanshaw / Wrenthorpe and Outwood West / WF2 0RZ

Overview

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 very high crime levels, with around 120.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Alverthorpe & Flanshaw is £39,800 per year. The nearest station is Outwood located about 2.0 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
120
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
10.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

4/10

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.

Crime level

9/10

Alverthorpe & Flanshaw has a very high crime rate, with approximately 120.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.

Social housing

10.3%

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.

Income level

6/10

The average income of residents in Alverthorpe & Flanshaw is £39,800 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 159 ft away from WF2 0RZ.

Flood risk

No risk

Alverthorpe & Flanshaw near WF2 0RZ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Outwood located about 2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Property prices in Wrenthorpe and Outwood West

Based on 215 recent sales, the median property price is £248,000 in Wrenthorpe and Outwood West area, with individual transactions ranging from £88,000 up to £860,000.

By property type (last year):
TypeSalesMedian
Detached74£373,475
Flats5£117,500
Semi-Detached100£233,827
Terraced36£187,750

10 years price trend in Wrenthorpe and Outwood West

Schools

In the WF2 0RZ postcode area, located within Alverthorpe & Flanshaw, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryOutwood Primary Academy KirkhamgateAcademy sponsor led

Outstanding

0.9 miPrimaryJerry Clay AcademyAcademy converter

Outstanding

Local amenities

DistanceNameAddress
0.1 miVillage Stores214 Batley Road, Wakefield, WF2 0SH

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.