Postcode WF5 9TJ is located in a major urban area, within the Wrenthorpe and Outwood West ward of Wakefield in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Alverthorpe & Flanshaw area. It has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 83.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Alverthorpe & Flanshaw is £46,338 per year. The nearest station is Wakefield Westgate located about 1.7 miles away. There are 6 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Alverthorpe & Flanshaw has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,859 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 30% least deprived areas in England.
Alverthorpe & Flanshaw has a high crime rate, with approximately 83.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 24.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Alverthorpe & Flanshaw is £46,338 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 294 ft away from WF5 9TJ.
Alverthorpe & Flanshaw near WF5 9TJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Wakefield Westgate located about 1.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 208 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 in Wrenthorpe and Outwood West area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £860,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 77 | £370,000 |
| Flats | 6 | £110,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 94 | £234,975 |
| Terraced | 31 | £182,500 |
10 year median price trend in Wrenthorpe and Outwood West
In the WF5 9TJ postcode area, located within Alverthorpe & Flanshaw, there are 6 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF5 9TJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Shell Select | Wakefield Road, Flushdyke, Ossett, WF5 9AD | Walking directions to Shell Select |
| 0.1 mi | Londis | Wakefield Road, Flushdyke, Ossett, WF5 9AD | Walking directions to Londis |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.