Postcode WF3 3GZ 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 Outwood West area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 42.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Outwood West is £48,276 per year. The nearest station is Outwood located about 0.1 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is Lofthouse Colliery Nature Park.
Outwood West has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,064 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 30% least deprived areas in England.
Outwood West has a low crime rate, with approximately 42.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 4.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 16.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Outwood West is £48,276 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 189 ft away from WF3 3GZ.
Outwood West near WF3 3GZ 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 0.1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Outwood | N/A | Walking directions to Outwood |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Lofthouse Colliery Nature Park | Large | Walking directions to Lofthouse Colliery Nature Park |
| 0.3 mi | Outwood Park | Large | Walking directions to Outwood Park |
| 0.3 mi | Riding's Way Park | Small | Walking directions to Riding's Way Park |
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 WF3 3GZ postcode area, located within Outwood West, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF3 3GZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Spar | Potovens Lane, Wakefield, WF1 2LE | Walking directions to Spar |
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.