Postcode WF3 3SH is located in a major urban area, within the Stanley and Outwood East 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 0.2 miles away. There are 3 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the 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 38.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.0% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from WF3 3SH.
Outwood West near WF3 3SH 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 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Outwood | N/A | Walking directions to Outwood |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Lofthouse Colliery Nature Park | Large | Walking directions to Lofthouse Colliery Nature Park |
| 0.5 mi | Outwood Park | Large | Walking directions to Outwood Park |
| 0.1 mi | Riding's Way Park | Small | Walking directions to Riding's Way Park |
Based on 274 recent sales, the median property price is £244,000 (about £264 per square foot) in Stanley and Outwood East area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £870,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 90 | £350,000 | £297 |
| Semi-Detached | 98 | £237,500 | £264 |
| Terraced | 76 | £171,250 | £217 |
| Flats | 10 | £129,975 | £207 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £265,000 | £106,000 | £150,000 | £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 | £350,000 | £129,975 | £242,500 | £175,000 |
| 2026 | £344,000 | £98,000 | £203,000 | £153,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £226 | £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 | £302 | £207 | £261 | £220 |
| 2026 | £288 | £205 | £255 | £217 |
There were 39 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WF3 3SH.
In the WF3 3SH postcode area, located within Outwood West, there are 3 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF3 3SH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Spar | Potovens Lane, Wakefield, WF1 2LE | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.3 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 |
| 0.5 mi | TK Veg, Food & Wine | 538 Leeds Road, Wakefield, WF1 2DX | Walking directions to TK Veg, Food & Wine |
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.
Elected local representatives for WF3 3SH, 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 3SH 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.
The median sale price around WF3 3SH in Outwood West is £244,000 (about £264 per square foot) based on 274 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 5 schools close to WF3 3SH, including Outwood Primary Academy Ledger Lane (Outstanding), Rooks Nest Academy (Good) and Outwood Primary Academy Lofthouse Gate (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to WF3 3SH is Outwood, about 399 m away.
WF3 3SH 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).
The Member of Parliament for Wakefield and Rothwell covering WF3 3SH 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).
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.