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WF3 3HR

Lingwell Court

Wrenthorpe and Outwood West

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Overview

Postcode WF3 3HR 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 low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 38.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 66% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Outwood West is £48,276 per year. The nearest station is Outwood, about 0 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Lofthouse Colliery Nature Park.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
39
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
1.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

3/10

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.

Crime level

4/10

Outwood West has a low crime rate, with approximately 38.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.5%

Approximately 1.5% 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.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Outwood West is £48,276 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 66 ft away from WF3 3HR.

Flood risk

No risk

Outwood West near WF3 3HR 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 0 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WF3 3HR
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0 mi

Outwood

N/A

Walking directions to Outwood

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WF3 3HR
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miLofthouse Colliery Nature ParkLargeWalking directions to Lofthouse Colliery Nature Park
0.4 miOutwood ParkLargeWalking directions to Outwood Park
0.3 miRiding's Way ParkSmallWalking directions to Riding's Way Park

Area Profile

Population
280
Population density
1,783.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
17.59(+23%)
Violence and sexual offences
16.24(-63%)
Vehicle crime
6.09(+8%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.74(-45%)
Other theft
4.06(-39%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
260
93.86%
Indian
3
1.08%
Other Asian
3
1.08%
Other White
3
1.08%
White and Asian (mixed)
2
0.72%
Total population: 277

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
61
25.96%
No qualifications
48
20.43%
Level 3 (A level)
41
17.45%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
38
16.17%
Apprenticeship
20
8.51%
Total 16+ residents: 235

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
64
47.06%
Owns with a mortgage
44
32.35%
Private landlord or letting agency
20
14.71%
Other forms of private rent
6
4.41%
Social rents from council
2
1.47%
Total households: 136

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 21 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WF3 3HR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WF3 3HR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
26 Sept 20252, Bingham Place, Wakefield, WF3 3GZDetachedFreehold£555,000
12 Jun 202541, Lingwell Gate Lane, Wakefield, WF3 3JLSemi-DetachedFreehold£250,000
31 Jan 202511, Lingwell Gate Crescent, Wakefield, WF1 2PASemi-DetachedFreehold£250,000
23 Jan 20263, Bramble Court, Wakefield, WF1 2UHDetachedFreehold£411,000
02 Jun 20258, Lingwell Gate Drive, Wakefield, WF1 2NYSemi-DetachedFreehold£280,000

Schools

In the WF3 3HR postcode area, located within Outwood West, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WF3 3HR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.5 miPrimaryOutwood Primary Academy Ledger LaneAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.6 miSecondaryOutwood Grange AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Outstanding

0.7 miPrimaryRooks Nest AcademyAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF3 3HR

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WF3 3HR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miSparPotovens Lane, Wakefield, WF1 2LEWalking directions to Spar

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 WF3 3HR, 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)Outwood WestE02002445
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wakefield 008CE01011893
Police ForceWest Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced1991-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WF3 3HR

Is WF3 3HR (Outwood West) safe?

The area around WF3 3HR records about 39 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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, anti-social behaviour and public order.

What is the average house price near WF3 3HR?

The median sale price around WF3 3HR in Outwood West is £265,000 (about £279 per square foot) based on 201 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WF3 3HR?

There are 4 schools close to WF3 3HR, including Outwood Primary Academy Ledger Lane (Outstanding), Outwood Grange Academy (Outstanding) and Rooks Nest Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WF3 3HR?

The closest station to WF3 3HR is Outwood, about 62 m away.

How deprived is the area around WF3 3HR?

WF3 3HR scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 23,064 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WF3 3HR (Outwood West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Wakefield and Rothwell covering WF3 3HR 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.