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WF3 3NX

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Ardsley & Robin Hood

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Detailed insights for WF3 3NX

Overview

Postcode WF3 3NX is located in a major urban area, within the Ardsley & Robin Hood ward of Leeds in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Robin Hood, Lofthouse & Middleton Lane area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 57.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 49% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Robin Hood, Lofthouse & Middleton Lane is £57,578 per year. The nearest station is Outwood, about 0.9 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Lofthouse Colliery Nature Park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
57
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

5/10

Robin Hood, Lofthouse & Middleton Lane has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,289 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 47% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Robin Hood, Lofthouse & Middleton Lane has an average crime rate, with approximately 57.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Robin Hood, Lofthouse & Middleton Lane is £57,578 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 17 ft away from WF3 3NX.

Flood risk

No risk

Robin Hood, Lofthouse & Middleton Lane near WF3 3NX 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WF3 3NX
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Outwood

N/A

Walking directions to Outwood

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WF3 3NX
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miLofthouse Colliery Nature ParkLargeWalking directions to Lofthouse Colliery Nature Park
0.2 miLofthouse Millenium GreenSmallWalking directions to Lofthouse Millenium Green

Area Profile

Population
257
Population density
1,378.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
37.41(-15%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.34(-56%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.07(-41%)
Burglary
3.8(-25%)
Public order
3.17(-64%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
239
93%
Other White
5
1.95%
White and Asian (mixed)
3
1.17%
Chinese
2
0.78%
Pakistani
2
0.78%
Total population: 257

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
54
24.77%
No qualifications
43
19.72%
Level 3 (A level)
41
18.81%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
31
14.22%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
25
11.47%
Total 16+ residents: 218

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
48
44.04%
Owns with a mortgage
46
42.2%
Private landlord or letting agency
15
13.76%
Total households: 109

Property prices in Ardsley & Robin Hood

Median price£239,000
Price per sq ft£283
Sales (last 12 months)351
Typical range (middle 50%)£185K – £309K

Based on 351 recent sales, the median property price is £239,000 (about £283 per square foot) in Ardsley & Robin Hood area, with individual transactions ranging from £51,250 up to £740,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Ardsley & Robin Hood over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached111£365,000£332
Semi-Detached132£236,500£296
Terraced87£185,000£209
Flats21£129,950£187

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Ardsley & Robin Hood

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ardsley & Robin Hood.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£228,500£89,995£148,500£117,500
2017£252,500£89,995£152,500£124,950
2018£263,500£95,001£155,000£127,750
2019£257,000£95,000£165,000£128,500
2020£295,000£110,000£180,000£135,000
2021£306,498£107,750£192,500£153,000
2022£331,000£120,000£209,995£170,000
2023£352,921£119,000£220,000£170,000
2024£369,995£110,000£215,250£173,000
2025£376,000£126,750£233,750£182,498
2026£360,000£132,000£233,750£184,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ardsley & Robin Hood.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ardsley & Robin Hood.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£219£131£169£154
2017£218£131£190£144
2018£223£143£186£152
2019£230£147£207£159
2020£244£155£214£167
2021£276£166£231£178
2022£304£177£258£200
2023£316£176£250£202
2024£316£181£258£215
2025£332£190£283£210
2026£313£187£298£210
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ardsley & Robin Hood.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Ardsley & Robin Hood in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 8 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WF3 3NX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WF3 3NX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
26 Jun 20266, The Poplars, Wakefield, WF3 3NXTerracedFreehold£165,000
24 Jul 20255, Westgate Close, Wakefield, WF3 3NWSemi-DetachedFreehold£125,000
25 Apr 202550, Westgate Lane, Wakefield, WF3 3NNDetachedFreehold£295,000
12 Nov 2025127, Leeds Road, Wakefield, WF3 3NDDetachedFreehold£740,000
22 Dec 20257, Westgate Court, Wakefield, WF3 3NLSemi-DetachedFreehold£217,000

Schools

In the WF3 3NX postcode area, located within Robin Hood, Lofthouse & Middleton Lane, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WF3 3NX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miSecondaryRodillian AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.8 miPrimaryOutwood Primary Academy Lofthouse GateAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.8 miPrimaryRobin Hood Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WF3 3NX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miNisa Local253 Leeds Road, Wakefield, WF3 3LWWalking directions to Nisa Local

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Leeds district.

Band A£1,522
Band B£1,776
Band C£2,030
Band D£2,284
Band E£2,791
Band F£3,299
Band G£3,806
Band H£4,567

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 3NX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Robert Stephen Jagger

Ardsley & Robin Hood - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Mark Sewards

Leeds South West and Morley - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

DistrictLeedsE08000035
Parliamentary ConstituencyLeeds South West and MorleyE14001324
ParishLeeds, unparished areaE43000294
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Robin Hood, Lofthouse & Middleton LaneE02002434
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Leeds 105DE01011500
Police ForceWest Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WF3 3NX

Is WF3 3NX (Robin Hood, Lofthouse & Middleton Lane) safe?

The area around WF3 3NX records about 57 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near WF3 3NX?

The median sale price around WF3 3NX in Robin Hood, Lofthouse & Middleton Lane is £239,000 (about £283 per square foot) based on 351 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WF3 3NX?

There are 3 schools close to WF3 3NX, including Rodillian Academy (Good), Outwood Primary Academy Lofthouse Gate (Outstanding) and Robin Hood Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WF3 3NX?

The closest station to WF3 3NX is Outwood, about 1,389 m away.

How deprived is the area around WF3 3NX?

WF3 3NX scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,289 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WF3 3NX (Robin Hood, Lofthouse & Middleton Lane) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Leeds South West and Morley covering WF3 3NX is Mark Sewards (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Robert Stephen Jagger (Reform UK).