Postcode WF3 3JD is located in a major urban area, within the Stanley and Outwood East area of Wakefield in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Outwood East area. It has very low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 47.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 58% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Outwood East is £54,101 per year. The median sale price in Stanley and Outwood East is £250,398 (around £272 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £187,375 and £325,000. The nearest station is Outwood, about 0.4 miles away. There are 3 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Lofthouse Colliery Nature Park.
Outwood East has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 27,210 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 17% least deprived areas in England.
Outwood East has an average crime rate, with approximately 47.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 5.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Outwood East is £54,101 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 14 ft away from WF3 3JD.
Outwood East near WF3 3JD 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 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 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 |
| 0.2 mi | Riding's Way Park | Small | Walking directions to Riding's Way Park |
Based on 292 recent sales, the median property price is £250,398 (about £272 per square foot) in Stanley and Outwood East area, with individual transactions ranging from £52,000 up to £870,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 104 | £350,000 | £295 |
| Semi-Detached | 104 | £236,500 | £259 |
| Terraced | 71 | £180,000 | £227 |
| Flats | 13 | £126,000 | £210 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £270,000 | £106,000 | £154,750 | £122,500 |
| 2017 | £289,950 | £103,000 | £156,250 | £120,000 |
| 2018 | £286,975 | £108,000 | £170,000 | £127,000 |
| 2019 | £292,473 | £115,250 | £165,000 | £147,000 |
| 2020 | £299,995 | £105,000 | £179,248 | £138,000 |
| 2021 | £325,000 | £112,500 | £194,995 | £150,000 |
| 2022 | £330,000 | £125,500 | £227,748 | £165,000 |
| 2023 | £362,869 | £135,000 | £234,998 | £160,000 |
| 2024 | £365,000 | £130,000 | £238,000 | £163,000 |
| 2025 | £352,500 | £129,950 | £240,000 | £175,000 |
| 2026 | £346,250 | £125,000 | £235,000 | £180,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £231 | £161 | £188 | £162 |
| 2017 | £238 | £148 | £195 | £153 |
| 2018 | £245 | £156 | £205 | £160 |
| 2019 | £244 | £165 | £191 | £176 |
| 2020 | £252 | £160 | £207 | £173 |
| 2021 | £263 | £169 | £219 | £191 |
| 2022 | £279 | £180 | £262 | £199 |
| 2023 | £283 | £182 | £261 | £201 |
| 2024 | £294 | £184 | £262 | £202 |
| 2025 | £301 | £207 | £260 | £223 |
| 2026 | £293 | £216 | £264 | £223 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WF3 3JD.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Dec 2025 | 20, Ridings Close, Wakefield, WF3 3SD | Detached | Freehold | £260,000 | |
| 10 Sept 2026 | 1, Lingwell Nook Lane, Wakefield, WF3 3HZ | Detached | Freehold | £350,000 | |
| 01 Jul 2026 | 59, Potovens Lane, Wakefield, WF3 3JF | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £170,000 | |
| 11 Jun 2026 | 65, Potovens Lane, Wakefield, WF3 3JF | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £239,950 | |
| 10 Jul 2026 | 8, Ridings Lane, Wakefield, WF3 3SE | Detached | Freehold | £265,000 |
In the WF3 3JD postcode area, located within Outwood East, there are 3 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Outwood Primary Academy Lofthouse Gate | Academy converter | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 19 Apr 2023. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Outwood Primary Academy Ledger Lane | Academy converter | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 2 Apr 2019. | |
| 0.6 mi | Primary | Rooks Nest Academy | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 13 Mar 2023. |
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WF3 3JD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | 1 Broadmeadows, Wakefield, WF1 3TR | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.4 mi | Premier | 623 Leeds Road, Wakefield, WF1 2LU | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.4 mi | Sahotas | 42 Canal Lane, Wakefield, WF3 3HW | Walking directions to Sahotas |
| 0.4 mi | Spar | Potovens Lane, Wakefield, WF1 2LE | Walking directions to Spar |
Annual council tax rates for Wakefield district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for WF3 3JD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Matthew Morley
Stanley and Outwood East - Elected 2 May 2024
Simon Lightwood
Wakefield and Rothwell - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around WF3 3JD records about 48 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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, other theft and public order.
The median sale price around WF3 3JD in Stanley and Outwood East is £250,398 (about £272 per square foot) based on 292 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 5 schools close to WF3 3JD, including Outwood Primary Academy Lofthouse Gate (Outstanding), Outwood Primary Academy Ledger Lane (Outstanding) and Rooks Nest Academy (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to WF3 3JD is Outwood, about 660 m away.
WF3 3JD scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 27,210 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Wakefield and Rothwell covering WF3 3JD is Simon Lightwood (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Matthew Morley (Labour Party).