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WF2 0SG

Wrenthorpe and Outwood West

Wakefield

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

Overview

Postcode WF2 0SG 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 Wrenthorpe & Kirkhamgate area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 58.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Wrenthorpe & Kirkhamgate is £47,100 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
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
59
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
23%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

5/10

Wrenthorpe & Kirkhamgate has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,320 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 44% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Wrenthorpe & Kirkhamgate has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 58.7 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.

Social housing

23%

Approximately 23.0% 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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 140 ft away from WF2 0SG.

Flood risk

No risk

Wrenthorpe & Kirkhamgate near WF2 0SG 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

Area Profile

Population
243
Population density
3,704.3 per km²

Demographics

British
227
93.42%
Other White
5
2.06%
Pakistani
4
1.65%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
3
1.23%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
3
1.23%
Total population: 243

Housing

Owns outright
28
24.78%
Owns with a mortgage
28
24.78%
Private landlord or letting agency
22
19.47%
Social rents from council
21
18.58%
Shared ownership
8
7.08%
Total households: 113

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 0SG postcode area, located within Wrenthorpe & Kirkhamgate, 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: 01/10/2025.