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WF3 4DG

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Stanley and Outwood East

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Overview

Postcode WF3 4DG 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 Stanley, Moorhouse & Bottomboat area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 127 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.1× the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Stanley, Moorhouse & Bottomboat is £51,783 per year. The nearest station is Outwood, about 1.4 miles away. There are 4 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
127
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
33.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

6/10

Stanley, Moorhouse & Bottomboat has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,243 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 31% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Stanley, Moorhouse & Bottomboat has a very high crime rate, with approximately 127 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

33.9%

Approximately 33.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 13.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Stanley, Moorhouse & Bottomboat is £51,783 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 309 ft away from WF3 4DG.

Flood risk

No risk

Stanley, Moorhouse & Bottomboat near WF3 4DG 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 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
296
Population density
1,664.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
72.86(+65%)
Vehicle crime
15.4(+174%)
Other theft
8.33(+25%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.33(-3%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.66(-53%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
256
86.49%
Other White
18
6.08%
White and Black African (mixed)
5
1.69%
Arab
5
1.69%
Indian
3
1.01%
Total population: 296

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
69
28.99%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
49
20.59%
Level 4+ (Degree)
40
16.81%
Level 3 (A level)
32
13.45%
Apprenticeship
21
8.82%
Total 16+ residents: 238

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
34
28.1%
Owns outright
32
26.45%
Social rents from council
31
25.62%
Private landlord or letting agency
13
10.74%
Other social rented
10
8.26%
Total households: 121

Property prices in Stanley and Outwood East

Median price£244,000
Price per sq ft£264
Sales (last 12 months)274
Typical range (middle 50%)£177K – £315K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Stanley and Outwood East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached90£350,000£297
Semi-Detached98£237,500£264
Terraced76£171,250£217
Flats10£129,975£207

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Stanley and Outwood East

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Stanley and Outwood East.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Stanley and Outwood East.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Stanley and Outwood East.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Stanley and Outwood East.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Stanley and Outwood East in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 14 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WF3 4DG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WF3 4DG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
17 Nov 202586, Lime Pit Lane, Wakefield, WF3 4DFSemi-DetachedFreehold£260,000
09 Dec 20256, Sandy Grove Park, Wakefield, WF3 4FGFlatsLeasehold£175,000
29 Apr 2026291, Aberford Road, Wakefield, WF3 4NUDetachedFreehold£367,000
16 Apr 202638, Ash Crescent, Wakefield, WF3 4NYSemi-DetachedFreehold£230,000
03 Oct 20252, Ash Crescent, Wakefield, WF3 4NXSemi-DetachedFreehold£190,000

Schools

In the WF3 4DG postcode area, located within Stanley, Moorhouse & Bottomboat, there are 4 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WF3 4DG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryStanley Grove Primary and Nursery AcademyAcademy converter

N/A

0.4 miPrimaryStanley St Peters Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

0.7 miPrimaryOutwood Primary Academy Lofthouse GateAcademy converter

Outstanding

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF3 4DG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WF3 4DG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miStanley Local184-186 Rook's Nest Road, Wakefield, WF3 4DWWalking directions to Stanley Local
0.4 miCo-op Food64 Lake Lock Road, Wakefield, WF3 4HSWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.5 miFerrylane Local30 Ferry Lane, Wakefield, WF3 4JUWalking directions to Ferrylane Local

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 4DG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Matthew Morley

Stanley and Outwood East - 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)Stanley, Moorhouse & BottomboatE02002444
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wakefield 007BE01011876
Police ForceWest Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WF3 4DG

Is WF3 4DG (Stanley, Moorhouse & Bottomboat) safe?

The area around WF3 4DG records about 127 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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, vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near WF3 4DG?

The median sale price around WF3 4DG in Stanley, Moorhouse & Bottomboat is £244,000 (about £264 per square foot) based on 274 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WF3 4DG?

There are 6 schools close to WF3 4DG, including Stanley Grove Primary and Nursery Academy, Stanley St Peters Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School (Good) and Outwood Primary Academy Lofthouse Gate (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around WF3 4DG?

WF3 4DG scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,243 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WF3 4DG (Stanley, Moorhouse & Bottomboat) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Wakefield and Rothwell covering WF3 4DG 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).

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.