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WF3 4GW

Wild Geese Drive

Stanley and Outwood East

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Overview

Postcode WF3 4GW 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 Wakefield Kirkgate, about 1.7 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
127
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
46.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
No noise

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

46.7%

Approximately 46.7% 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

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WF3 4GW.

Flood risk

Low

Stanley, Moorhouse & Bottomboat near WF3 4GW has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Wakefield Kirkgate located about 1.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
137
Population density
215.2 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
129
94.16%
Indian
4
2.92%
Irish
2
1.46%
Other White
2
1.46%
Total population: 137

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
47
35.61%
Level 4+ (Degree)
26
19.7%
Level 3 (A level)
22
16.67%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
16
12.12%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
16
12.12%
Total 16+ residents: 132

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
24
26.67%
Owns outright
22
24.44%
Other social rented
18
20%
Owns with a mortgage
13
14.44%
Private landlord or letting agency
9
10%
Total households: 90

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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WF3 4GW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WF3 4GW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
20 May 20252, Wild Geese Drive, Wakefield, WF3 4GWDetachedFreehold£397,695
06 Feb 20253, Wild Geese Drive, Wakefield, WF3 4GWDetachedFreehold£474,995
25 Apr 2025136, Ferry Lane, Wakefield, WF3 4LHTerracedFreehold£175,000
11 Apr 2025138, Ferry Lane, Wakefield, WF3 4LHTerracedFreehold£230,000
07 Aug 20252, St Swithins Drive, Wakefield, WF3 4QRSemi-DetachedFreehold£310,000

Schools

In the WF3 4GW postcode area, located within Stanley, Moorhouse & Bottomboat, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WF3 4GW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.5 miPrimaryStanley Grove Primary and Nursery AcademyAcademy converter

N/A

0.7 miNot applicableMeadowcroft SchoolOther independent special school

Good

0.9 miSecondaryOutwood Academy City FieldsAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF3 4GW

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WF3 4GW
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miFerrylane Local30 Ferry Lane, Wakefield, WF3 4JUWalking directions to Ferrylane Local
0.5 miSparAberford Road, Wakefield, WF3 4NFWalking 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 4GW, 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 Introduced2023-08-01

Frequently asked questions about WF3 4GW

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

The area around WF3 4GW 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 4GW?

The median sale price around WF3 4GW 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 4GW?

There are 5 schools close to WF3 4GW, including Stanley Grove Primary and Nursery Academy, Meadowcroft School (Good) and Outwood Academy City Fields (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around WF3 4GW?

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

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