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WF2 9NF

Wellesley Green

Wrenthorpe and Outwood West

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Detailed insights for WF2 9NF

Overview

Postcode WF2 9NF 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 high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 72.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 36% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Alverthorpe & Flanshaw is £46,338 per year. The nearest station is Wakefield Westgate, about 1 miles away. There are 5 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Wrenthorpe Park & Alverthorpe Meadows.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
73
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
26.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

Alverthorpe & Flanshaw has a high 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.

Crime level

7/10

Alverthorpe & Flanshaw has a high crime rate, with approximately 72.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

26.9%

Approximately 26.9% 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

5/10

The average income per household in Alverthorpe & Flanshaw is £46,338 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WF2 9NF.

Flood risk

No risk

Alverthorpe & Flanshaw near WF2 9NF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Wakefield Westgate located about 1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WF2 9NF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miWrenthorpe Park & Alverthorpe MeadowsLargeWalking directions to Wrenthorpe Park & Alverthorpe Meadows

Area Profile

Population
491
Population density
3,901.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
44.9(+2%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.29(-14%)
Public order
6.95(-21%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.34(-38%)
Other theft
3.74(-44%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
437
88.46%
Other White
18
3.64%
Other Asian
11
2.23%
White and Asian (mixed)
8
1.62%
African
7
1.42%
Total population: 494

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
97
23.54%
No qualifications
89
21.6%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
72
17.48%
Level 3 (A level)
70
16.99%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
49
11.89%
Total 16+ residents: 412

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
90
37.82%
Private landlord or letting agency
52
21.85%
Social rents from council
49
20.59%
Owns outright
24
10.08%
Other social rented
15
6.3%
Total households: 238

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 46 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WF2 9NF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WF2 9NF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
01 Aug 2025Wellesley House, Wellesley Green, Wakefield, WF2 9NFDetachedFreehold£247,000
14 Oct 20253, Silkstone House, Flanshaw Lane, Wakefield, WF2 9JHTerracedFreehold£160,000
18 Aug 20256, Silkstone House, Flanshaw Lane, Wakefield, WF2 9JHOtherFreehold£180,000
04 Sept 20255, Wellington Street, Wakefield, WF2 9AATerracedFreehold£150,000
15 Jul 20256, Imperial Close, Wakefield, WF2 9PFSemi-DetachedFreehold£270,000

Schools

In the WF2 9NF postcode area, located within Alverthorpe & Flanshaw, there are 5 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WF2 9NF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryWakefield Flanshaw Junior and Infant SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryAlverthorpe St Paul's CofE (VA) School 3-11yrsVoluntary aided school

Good

0.5 miNot applicableSilcoates SchoolOther independent school

N/A

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF2 9NF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WF2 9NF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miMill View Stores27 Flanshaw Lane, Wakefield, WF2 9JHWalking directions to Mill View Stores
0.1 miNAV Mini Market154 Batley Road, Wakefield, WF2 0AEWalking directions to NAV Mini Market
0.2 miAldi82 Batley Road, Wakefield, WF2 0AEWalking directions to Aldi
0.4 miThirlmere Stores46 Thirlmere Road, Wakefield, WF2 9ERWalking directions to Thirlmere Stores

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 9NF, 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)Alverthorpe & FlanshawE02002459
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wakefield 022BE01011892
Police ForceWest Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WF2 9NF

Is WF2 9NF (Alverthorpe & Flanshaw) safe?

The area around WF2 9NF records about 73 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near WF2 9NF?

The median sale price around WF2 9NF in Alverthorpe & Flanshaw is £265,000 (about £279 per square foot) based on 201 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WF2 9NF?

There are 7 schools close to WF2 9NF, including Wakefield Flanshaw Junior and Infant School (Good), Alverthorpe St Paul's CofE (VA) School 3-11yrs (Good) and Silcoates School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around WF2 9NF?

WF2 9NF scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,356 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WF2 9NF (Alverthorpe & Flanshaw) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Wakefield and Rothwell covering WF2 9NF 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.