Postcode WF2 9AB 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 Alverthorpe & Flanshaw area. It has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 92.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Alverthorpe & Flanshaw is £39,800 per year. The nearest station is Wakefield Westgate located about 1.1 miles away. There are 6 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Wrenthorpe Park & Alverthorpe Meadows.
Alverthorpe & Flanshaw has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,356 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 41% most deprived areas in England.
Alverthorpe & Flanshaw has a high crime rate, with approximately 92.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 12.0% 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 of residents in Alverthorpe & Flanshaw is £39,800 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WF2 9AB.
Alverthorpe & Flanshaw near WF2 9AB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Wakefield Westgate located about 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Wrenthorpe Park & Alverthorpe Meadows | Large | Walking directions to Wrenthorpe Park & Alverthorpe Meadows |
Based on 217 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 distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 77 | £370,000 |
| Flats | 7 | £117,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 100 | £235,000 |
| Terraced | 33 | £181,500 |
10 year median price trend in Wrenthorpe and Outwood West
In the WF2 9AB postcode area, located within Alverthorpe & Flanshaw, there are 6 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF2 9AB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Mill View Stores | 27 Flanshaw Lane, Wakefield, WF2 9JH | Walking directions to Mill View Stores |
| 0.1 mi | NAV Mini Market | 154 Batley Road, Wakefield, WF2 0AE | Walking directions to NAV Mini Market |
| 0.2 mi | Aldi | 82 Batley Road, Wakefield, WF2 0AE | Walking directions to Aldi |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.